- Heritage

Pluscarden Abbey

Valliscaulian, founded 1230…

Provost Skene's House

Built in the 16th century, Provost Skene’s House is one of Aberdeen’s few remaining examples of early burgh architecture. Splendid room settings include a suite of Georgian rooms, an Edwardian nursery, magnificent 17th century plaster ceilings and wood panelling. The house also features an intriguing series of religious paintings in the Painted Gallery and changing fashions in the Costume Gallery…

David Welch Winter Gardens - Duthie Park

One of Europe’s largest indoor gardens with many rare and exotic plants on show from all around the world…

Ballindalloch Castle

Ballindalloch Castle is, first and foremost, a much-loved home, lived in by its original family, the Macpherson-Grants, since 1546. Filled with family memorabilia, including an important collection of 17th century Spanish paintings. Beautiful rock and rose gardens and river walks. The estate is home to the famous Aberdeen-Angus breed of cattle…

Castle Leod

Turreted 15th century tower house of rose-pink stone. Lived in by the Mackenzie family, chiefs of the clan, for 500 years and still very much a home where the family ensure a personal welcome. Magnificent setting below Ben Wyvis and amongst some of the finest trees in Scotland. Private tours, personally conducted by Lord Cromartie, can be arranged by emailing [email protected]…

Castle Of Mey

The holiday home of The Queen Mother in Caithness and the only property in Britain that she owned. She bought the Castle in 1952, saved it from becoming a ruin and developed the gardens. It became her ideal holiday home because of the beautiful surroundings and the privacy she was always given. There is a purpose-built Visitor Centre with shop and tearoom and also an animal centre for children…

The Doune Of Rothiemurchus

The Doune of the Rothiemurchus is the Laird’s family home. The house stands beside the original hill fort or ‘Dun’ which gives rise to the modern name : The Doune. The Doune dates from the 16th Century when it was probably built by the Shaws, and has seen much extension and renovation ever since…

Dunrobin Castle

Dates from the 13th century with additions in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Wonderful furniture, paintings, library, ceremonial robes and memorabilia. Victorian museum in grounds with a fascinating collection including Pictish stones. Set in fine woodlands overlooking the sea. Magnificent formal gardens, one of few remaining French/Scottish formal parterres. Falconry display, telephone to confirm times…

Eilean Donan Castle

A fortified site for eight hundred years, Eilean Donan now represents one of Scotland’s most iconic images. Located at the point where three great sea lochs meet amidst stunning highland scenery on the main road to Skye. Spiritual home of Clan Macrae with century old links to Clan Mackenzie…

Balfour Castle

Built in 1848. Now a small private hotel specialising in house parties, weddings etc. A beautiful island escape…