Discover stunning cliff-top medieval homes, loch-isle fortresses, and right royal palaces.
One of the best perks of being in Scotland is that no matter where you are here, you’re never far from a castle. You can be driving along a winding coastal road, hiking over craggy mountain peaks, or sailing across a fog-sheathed loch, and suddenly you will see the outline of a castle honing into view. With so many magnificent fortresses, palaces, country estates, and dramatic ruins throughout Scotland, it is hard to narrow it down to just 10, but we’ve done our best.