
Newark Castle
- Port Glasgow
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Castles and Palaces
Newark Castle is in a geographical sense a rather rediscovered treasure - the giant cranes and sheds of the Clyde's great shipyards previously obscur...

Stirling Castle
- Stirling
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Castles and Palaces
Stirling Castle is, without doubt, one of the grandest of all Scottish castles, both in its situation on a commanding rock outcrop and in its archite...

Doune Castle
- Doune
- Outdoor
- Castles and Palaces
Built for the Regent Albany, Doune Castle is a magnificent late 14th century courtyard castle that kids of all ages can get imaginative about. Its mo...

Dundonald Castle
- Yett
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Castles and Palaces
Dundonald Castle is in its own renaissance period having been developed within the last decade into one of the must-visit attractions in Ayrshire. Si...

Kelburn Castle & Country Centre5 out of 5 starstotal reviews(1)
- Fairlie
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Castles and Palaces
At Kelburn Estate and Country Centre whatever the weather there's always something to keep the kids occupied at Kelburn Castle Country Centre, with t...

Castle Campbell
- Dollar
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Castles and Palaces
Castle Campbell is a 15th century fortress that is dramatically situated above Dollar Glen on a high mound with steep ravines on 3 sides. Your first...

Lochleven Castle
- Kinross
- Outdoor
- Tourist Attractions
Lochleven Castle offers a pleasant boat ride over to the castle proper which is steeped in significant history that'll get kids' imaginations running...

Brodick Castle and Country Park
- Brodick
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Castles and Palaces
Brodick Castle and Country Park Situated on the beautiful island of Arran, Brodick Castle's history can be traced back as far as the Vikings. The set...
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Edinburgh Castle4.5 out of 5 starstotal reviews(2)
- Edinburgh
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Castles and Palaces
Edinburgh Castle dominates the city of Edinburgh. Over 1,000 years of history sit on top of the famous Edinburgh rock, and it is easy to see why it h...

Culzean Castle
- Maybole
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Tourist Attractions
What you see at Culzean Castle's 600 acre estate today is a result of many years of careful restoration by the National Trust for Scotland, that has...

Palace of Holyroodhouse5 out of 5 starstotal reviews(1)
- Edinburgh
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Castles and Palaces
The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official Scottish residence of Her Majesty The Queen and stands against the spectacular backdrop of Arthur's Seat...

Drumlanrig Castle
- Thornhill
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Castles and Palaces
If you like delving deep into history, soaking up the finest culture, exploring beautiful countryside or adrenaline-fuelled mountain biking you'll lo...

Huntingtower Castle
- Perth
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Tourist Attractions
Huntingtower Castle gives you a great sense of what castle life was like as it is really well preserved and has two complete tower houses. There is a...

The Black Watch Castle and Museum
- Perth
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Castles and Palaces
The Black Watch Castle and Museum has a large collection of different items, which bring to life the proud military history of this regiment. The cas...

Elcho Castle
- Perth
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Castles and Palaces
Elcho Castle is in great conditions and full of corridors and staircases, nooks and crannies, a great hall and bedchambers to investigate. Unusually,...