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Iona Abbey & Nunnery

Iona Abbey & Nunnery

One of Scotland’s most historic and venerated sites, Iona Abbey is a celebrated Christian centre and the burial place for many Scottish kings. The abbey and nunnery grounds house a superb collection of Christian carved stones and crosses, dating back to 600AD. Includes the Columba Centre and Fionnphort exhibition…

Kilchurn Castle

Kilchurn Castle

A square tower, built by Sir Colin Campbell of Glenorchy c1550. Much enlarged in 1693 it incorporates the first purpose-built barracks in Scotland. The picturesque castle ruins have spectacular views along Loch Awe…

Rothesay Castle

Rothesay Castle

A favourite residence of the Stuart kings, this is a wonderful example of a 13th century circular castle of enclosure with 16th century forework containing the Great Hall. Attacked by Vikings in its earlier days…

St Blanes Church

St Blanes Church

This 12th century Romanesque chapel stands on the site of a 12th century Celtic monastery. A charming, tranquil spot…

Stirling Castle

Stirling Castle

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…

Torosay Castle & Gardens

Torosay Castle & Gardens

Torosay Castle was completed in 1858 by eminent architect David Bryce in the Scottish Baronial style, and remains a much loved family home. There are 12 acres of superb gardens, including three Italianate Terraces and the Statue Walk, and less formal woodland water gardens, rockery, Oriental and Alpine gardens, with a large collection of rare and tender plants, all offset by dramatic mountain and seascapes. The Castle offers family history, portraits, scrapbooks and antiques in an informal and relaxed atmosphere…

Balvenie Castle

Balvenie Castle

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…

Brodie Castle

Brodie Castle

The lime harled building is a typical ‘Z’ plan tower house with ornate corbelled battlements and bartizans, with 17th & 19th century…

Castle Fraser & Garden

Castle Fraser & Garden

Begun in 1575, the two low wings contribute to the scale and magnificence of the towers rising above them, combining to make this the largest and most elaborate of the Scottish castles built on the ‘Z’ plan…

Corgarff Castle

Corgarff Castle

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…