High on a volcanic rock overlooking Bannockburn, Stirling Castle was a mighty fortress and luxurious royal residence. Easter 2011 sees the reopening of the Renaissance palace which was the childhood home of Mary, Queen of Scots. Visitors can also see the royal kitchens, Chapel Royal and Scotland’s largest medieval Great Hall…
Picturesque ruins of 13th century moated stronghold originally owned by the Comyns. Visited by Edward I in 1304 and by Mary Queen of Scots in 1562. Occupied by Cumberland in 1746…
A 16th century tower house converted into a barracks for Hanoverian troops in 1748. Corgarff Castle is surrounded by a distinctive star-shaped perimeter wall dating back to the 18th century…
A completely preserved time capsule of the distiller’s craft. Wander at will through this fine old Victorian distillery then enjoy a dram. Visitor centre, shop and audio-visual theatre…
Once one of the most beautiful Scottish cathedrals, known as the Lantern of the North. This magnificent ruin has many outstanding features including one of the country’s finest octagonal chapter houses. See the bishop’s home at Spynie Palace, 2m N. of the town…
Known also as Strathbogie Castle, this glorious ruin stands in a beautiful setting on the banks of the River Deveron. Famed for its fine heraldic sculpture and inscribed stone friezes…
Though ruined, the best example in Scotland of a 13th century castle with a curtain wall, four round towers, hall and chapel of that date. The seat of the Earls of Mar, it was dismantled after the first Jacobite rising in 1715…
The nave and towers of the Cathedral remain in use as a church, and the ruined transepts are in care. In the south transept is the fine altar tomb of Bishop Dunbar (1514-32)…
Spynie Palace was the residence of the Bishops of Moray from the 14th century to 1686. The site is dominated by the massive tower built by Bishop David Stewart (1461-77) and affords spectacular views across Spynie Loch…
Tolquhon was built for the Forbes family. The early 15th century tower was enlarged between 1584 and 1589 with a large mansion around the courtyard. Noted for its highly ornamented gatehouse and pleasance…
