Top 10 Castles in Scotland, United Kingdom

This beautiful Scottish castle is available for long or short breaks in the highlands of Scotland. Ideally situated for all types of holidays. A magnificent setting for a wedding, Forter also has its own chapel. The Pooley family home is convenient for Mount Blair, Glen Isla and Glen Shee. Available for Summer, Winter, Spring and Autumn breaks. Local activities include walking, hunting, shooting, fishing, skiiing and flying. Forter Castle is also perfect for romantic luxury breaks.Surrounded by Glenisla's stunning scenery, Forter Castle was originally built in 1560 and enjoys a history as rich as the countryside in which it sits. Destroyed by the Duke of Argyll in 1640, it has been completely restored using traditional materials.Interior Designer Katharine Pooley has transformed the interior into one of luxury and comfort. Forter boasts all modern amenities and occupies five floors, each reached by a stone spiral staircase. There are 7 luxurious bedrooms sleeping 12-16 comfortably.

Borthwick Castle is a unique, award winning and genuinely historic exclusive use venue, which means it is not a hotel and is unable to offer individual rooms. Located on the A7 Borders route, 15 miles from Edinburgh the Castle can be hired in its entirety for private celebrations, weddings, banquets or meetings with up to 70 dining and 28 sleeping. With private hire comes our dedicated team who will provide you with the warmest welcome, a highly professional service and a friendly personal touch. There are no set rules or menus, we can bring your plans to life - whether that's breakfast in bed, a personal whisky tasting, a fabulous feast in our great hall, golf at some of Scotland's top courses or a tailor-made tour of Edinburgh's historic landmarks.

Carlowrie Castle is a 19th Century mansion house set amidst a 32-acre estate on Edinburgh’s doorstep. Sympathetically restored the house and its grounds create a remarkably lavish retreat that blends rich heritage with modern elegance and luxurious comfort. It is a stunning luxury exclusive-use property and events venue for corporate use, celebrations and special occasions. From the main entrance the vista to the grand hallway opens out to a light-flooded atrium with original flagstone floor and sweeping staircase to the upper level bedrooms. Carlowrie’s public rooms include a lounge, which has an exquisite black and white marble floor; a library with tall ornate bookcases, decorative cornicing and open fireplace. The contemporary interiors, scale and proportion of the rooms provide a dramatic showcase for the owner’s collection of Urban and Pop Art. The newly built Orangery with its hand-laid tumbled parquet floor and picture windows on all sides that romantically diffuse light and air throughout the space, is the perfect backdrop for weddings and special events. Sleeping 18 guests, Carlowrie Castle has seven beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms on the upper level, with bathrooms featuring quarried Italian marble tiling, freestanding nickel and copper baths, walk-in showers and wireless speakers. The bedrooms are fitted with handmade beds and cabinetry and the bedding is equally as plush. On the lower ground sits ‘Carlowrie One’: a deluxe 115m2 two-bedroom, two-bathroom self-contained apartment with private courtyard, wood-burning stove and bespoke kitchen. Guests are able to take advantage of activities such as tennis, yoga, personal training, shooting and a range of spa treatments. The Castle is located eight miles west of Edinburgh and 10 minutes from Edinburgh International Airport.

Castle Stuart is a 17th Century Tower House in the Highlands of Scotland, a 10 minute drive from Inverness.Restored privately from a derelict ruin, the Castle has 8 bedrooms available for overnight accommodation on an exclusive use basis or for individual use.Step back in time and enjoy the history and charm of a bygone era, alongwith the luxury of remote control gas fires/wifi/hot water and heating in your private chambers!Ideal for intimate weddings, a romantic escape, a family retreat, or indeed a birthday or anniversary party with style.

Guthrie Castle is a perfect setting for your special day. The estate, which is offered on an exclusive basis to ensure your privacy and security, really is a fantastic location for wedding receptions, set, as it is, in 156 acres of outstanding natural beauty. The Castle grounds include the stunning Walled garden, a private 9 hole Golf Course with its own private loch. Guthrie Castle can provide wedding packages to suit all guest numbers from Just the Two of You up to 250 guests in our purpose built elegant Pavilion. Overnight accommodation is also available on the estate. Guthrie Castle also accommodates a range of corporate events such as senior management meetings/ conference dinner - dances and team building days. For further information please contact the Castle co-ordinators.

13th century year old private castle hotel overlooking the Sound Of Mull. Beautiful peaceful and remote Highland location. Luxury rooms with four poster beds and high end bathrooms. Ideal base to explore the Ardnamurchan peninsula from. Guests can expect a warm welcome at Mingary Castle and true highland hospitality - With dedicated staff looking after your every need during your stay. Mingary Castle offers a cooked breakfast included in the room rate. The castle also offers lunch and a unique fine dining experience through our multi-course tasting menu prepared by our own chef. Lunch and dining require booking at least 48 hours in advance and may be available to non-residents. Please note: The castle is not open to public, however a tour can be provided when booking lunch or dinner as a non-resident. Please get in touch for more information and our Castle Team will be happy to help.

Located in a magnificent rural idyll, the resort is named after the original 16th Century Brunston Castle. Set in 25 acres of landscaped grounds in the peaceful Girvan Valley, just five miles from Ayrshire's picturesque coastline, Brunston Castle makes the perfect place from which to explore the wonderful west of Scotland and perfect for a golf break.

The Eisenhower Apartment is a small, country house-style hotel, located on the second floor of Culzean Castle, enjoying superb panoramic marine views across the sea to the mountains of Arran. Guests access the accommodation using an original 1920s elevator. Comprising 6 bedrooms, a circular Drawing Room and elegant Dining Room, the Apartment is perhaps one of the most exclusive places to stay anywhere in Scotland.

“I have been privileged to own Duncraig Castle since 2009. For most of the following 11 years I have overseen the monumental project of renovating the entire property. Now complete, I very much look forward to welcoming you to my family home”. Suzanne Hazeldine A spectacular Highland castle built in 1866 located in beautiful wooded grounds in a stunning coastal setting overlooking Plockton, Loch Carron and the Applecross Peninsula. After an extensive renovation, the Castle has been carefully restored and will open again offering Bed and Breakfast accommodation and Wedding Venue. All guest rooms have glorious views and have been carefully designed to ensure you have a fabulous stay. Join us for breakfast by the open fire in Sir Alexander Matheson’s grand dining room or you may prefer to be seated outside on our outdoor patio. The picturesque village of Plockton is three miles from Duncraig Castle. The dramatic Highland setting, framing the rows of pretty cottages and boats at anchor, make Plockton a popular destination for artists, walkers and those just looking to get away from it all. Plockton has a small selection of shops, and also a pub, hotel, restaurant and chip shop that all serve excellent local seafood – Plockton Prawns (langoustines), crab and other seafood is landed daily on the village jetty. Plockton is also a great place for wildlife. Seals and otters are regular visitors to the foreshore below the castle. Pine martins and red squirrels frequent the woodland surrounding the castle. Duncraig Castle is just 13 miles off the North Coast 500 – the iconic Scottish road trip. The pretty village of Applecross is 33 miles from Duncraig Castle and is reached via the spectacular road Bealach na Ba [Pass of the Cattle]. One of the highest roads in Britain, reaching 2,054ft, the road winds into the clouds with tight hairpin bends and breathtaking views. Eileen Donan Castle, 11 miles from Duncraig Castle, is one of Scotland’s premier tourist attractions, an iconic castle featured in numerous photo shoots and films.