Castles
Braemar Castle
Kilchurn Castle
Kilchurn Castle
This is a possession of Clan Farguharson. The present Braemar Castle was constructed in 1628. In 1831 Queen Victoria attended the Braemar Gatherings in the Castle Grounds.
Kilchurn Castle
Kilchurn Castle
Kilchurn Castle
This castle was built in the 15th century as the base of the Clan Campbell. After the Campbells moved to Taymouth Castle, Kilchurn was abandoned and in ruins by 1770.
Fyvie Castle
Kilchurn Castle
Fyvie Castle
Fybie was built in 1211. Charles 1st lived here as a child. This castle fell into the possession of five successive families and each of whom added a new tower to the castle.
Doune Castle
New Slains Castle
Fyvie Castle
This castle was built in the 13th century. This was used as a royal hunting lodge. Between 17th and 18th century, during the Jacobite risings, the castle was ruined.
New Slains Castle
New Slains Castle
New Slains Castle
1913, this castle was sold after 300 years of occupation by the Clan Hay, In 1925, the roof was removed to avoid taxes and the building has deteriorated since.
Blair Castle
New Slains Castle
New Slains Castle
Blair castle had been started in 1269, in 1844 Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visited and stayed here. 1966, this castle was placed in the trust, shielding it from inheritance taxes.
Dunnottar Castle
Dunnottar Castle
Dunnottar Castle
Dunnottar is best known as the place where the Honours of Scotland, the Scottish crown jewels, were hidden from the army in the 17th century. This castle is a ruined.
Glamis Castle
Dunnottar Castle
Dunnottar Castle
Glamis castle was the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. Her second daughter Princess Margaret were born here. This castles walls are 1 metre thick.
Cawdor Castle
Dunnottar Castle
Eilean Donan Castle
The castle is built around a 15th century for Calder family, it passed to the Campbells in the 16th century and remains in Campbell ownership. This castle is known for its beautiful gardens.
Eilean Donan Castle
Eilean Donan Castle
Eilean Donan Castle
It stands on a small island where three lochs meet. In 2001, the island had a recorded population of just one person, but there were no "usual residents" at the time of 2011.
Castle Fraser
Eilean Donan Castle
Castle Fraser
Castle was built as the home of the Frasers. In 1897 the last male Fraser of the direct line died childless, his widow sold the castle to Pearson, but Pearson gave it to the National Trust in 1976.
Drum Castle
Eilean Donan Castle
Castle Fraser
Scottish King granted the castle to William (Clan irvine) who was secretary to the king and remained in the possession of Clan Irvine until 1975.
Craigievar Castle
Craigievar Castle
Craigievar Castle
Craigievar Castle is a pinkish harled castle. It was the seat of Clan Sempill for 350 years until 1963. This castle have been the inspiration for Walt Disney's castle motif.
Crathes Castle
Craigievar Castle
Craigievar Castle
Crathes sits on land given to the Burnetts by King in 1323. Construction of the castle was begun in 1553 and completed in 1596. The castle contains a significant collection of portraits.
Balmoral Castle
Craigievar Castle
Ballindalloch Castle
Balmoral has been one of the residences of the Royal family since 1852. prince Albert bought this castle together with its furniture and staff without having seen the property first.
Ballindalloch Castle
Ballindalloch Castle
Ballindalloch Castle
This castle known as the pearl of the north. It has been the family home of Macpherson-Grants since 1546 and it is still occupied by the family. Its open to tourists during the summer months.
Have it your way
Ballindalloch Castle
Have it your way
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