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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…

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…

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…

St Blanes Church

St Blanes Church

This 12th century Romanesque chapel stands on…

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…

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…

Balvenie Castle

Balvenie Castle

Picturesque ruins of 13th century moated stronghold originally owned by the Comyns. Visited by Edward I in 1304 and…

Brodie Castle

Brodie Castle

The lime harled building is a typical ‘Z’ plan tower…

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…

Corgarff Castle

Corgarff Castle

A 16th century tower house converted into a barracks for Hanoverian troops in 1748. Corgarff Castle is surrounded…