Scotland knows how to do castles – its craggy landscapes are perfect for medieval fortresses, and the dramatic backdrops make crumbling ruins look majestic. But it’s the fascinating history of Scotland that really brings the castles to life.
Mainly built for defensive purposes, the castles in Scotland are imposing, sturdy and were made to protect against invasion so they’re incredibly impressive to look at. But what’s more intriguing are the stories behind the castles – Scotland’s history is full of invasion and settling, which has greatly influenced the culture and society of the country. From Romans, Vikings and Clansmen, to Monarchs and Philosopher’s… it’s seen its fair share of rulers, invaders and settlers over the years, and proud Scottish traditions are still alive and kicking today.
Scotland’s castles vary in stature, fame and location, some tower over cities, others sit alone amongst the rolling hills of the Highlands and some even star in major film and TV shows (die-hard Game of Thrones fans may recognise Doune Castle from the pilot episode…). Scotland is also home to the British Royal Family’s Scottish residence, Balmoral Castle.
The thing about these castles is that you can only visit them, which is great, but it just gives you a taste of it. So, what would you say if we said you can actually stay in some castles? A Scottish castle holiday is perfect for history buffs, or people who are just looking for a different kind of holiday home (there’s nothing more extraordinary than a castle holiday, let’s be honest!).
We’ve got an incredible collection of Scottish castles for rent, from forts in Ayrshire and majestic Loch Lomond, to lavish palace-like castles in the Scottish Borders and medieval homes in The Highlands. Whether it’s a wedding, milestone celebration, birthday or you just fancy doing something a bit different this year, a Scottish castle holiday is bound to impress!
And because we’re all about the extraordinary, it doesn’t stop there. We’ve even got Scottish castles with hot tubs, castles that are sustainable, and castles where you can host ceilidh’s, whisky tastings and go fishing in the grounds (just chat to our concierge team and they can help you sort any special extras out!).
Staying in a castle in Scotland is the perfect way to get stuck into the country’s history and bring it to life. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get planning the holiday to trump all other holidays!