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Most castles charge between £8
& £16 per adult to visit. Some
offer entry to the gardens at reduced
cost.
Click on Post-Codes for Maps,
Directions & Reviews. Large Map showing the
Castles.
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Balmoral
Castle, by Aberdeen
The foundation stone for Balmoral Castle
was laid by Queen Victoria September 28th
1853. Balmoral is situated in a secluded
location on the south bank of the River
Dee, mid way between Ballater and Braemar
approximately 50 miles west of Aberdeen.
Postcode: AB35
5TB.
www.balmoralcastle.com
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Blair Castle,
Blair Atholl, Perthshire
Blair Castle, the ancient seat of the
Dukes and Earls of Atholl. The castle
enjoys one of Scotland’s finest
settings in the heart of Highland
Perthshire. Situated 35 miles north of
Perth, 7 miles north of Pitlochry.
Postcode: PH18
5TL.
www.blair-castle.co.uk
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Castle of Mey,
by John O'Groats
Having acquired the most northerly castle
on the British mainland, The Queen Mother
renovated and restored it and created the
beautiful gardens you see today. For
almost half a century she spent many
happy summers. Situated 6 miles west of
John O'Groats. Postcode: KW14
8XH.
www.castleofmey.org.uk
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Dean Castle,
Kilmarnock/ Ayrshire
Robert the Bruce awarded these lands to
the Boyds who married into royalty when
the sister of James III wed a Boyd. The
local authaurities now maintain the
estate and castle, free tours available
most days. Postcode: KA3
1XB.
www.deancastle.com
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Dunrobin
Castle, situated about 52 miles
north of Inverness
Dunrobin Castle has been called home to
the Earls and Dukes of Sutherland since
the 13th century and was first mentioned
as a stronghold of the family in 1401.
The castle can be visited 1st April to
15th October, entry price about
£8.50 per adult. Postcode: KW10
6SF.
www.dunrobincastle.co.uk
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Drumlanrig
Castle, by
Thornhill/Dumfriesshire
Drumlanrig Castle is an historic Scottish
castle steeped in history and filled with
treasures. The Estate and Gardens is one
of the principal visitor attractions in
South Scotland. Situated about 17 miles
north of Dumfries. Postcode: DG3
4AQ.
www.drumlanrig.com
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Eilean Donan
Castle, West Highlands on the road
to the Isle of Skye
Eilean Donan Castle is one of the most
iconic images of Scotland recognised
around the world. Situated on an island
at the point where three great sea lochs
meet, and surrounded by some majestic
scenery, it is little wonder the castle
is now one of the most visited
attractions in the Scottish highlands.
Postcode: IV40 8DX.
Photo by Guillaume
Piolle.
www.eileandonancastle.com
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Floors Castle,
by Kelso/Borders
The impressive Floors Castle was built by
William Adam for the 1st Duke of
Roxburghe in 1721. Situated 1 mile west
of Kelso. Postcode: TD5
7SF.
www.roxburghe.net/floorscastle
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Glamis Castle,
by Dundee
Glamis was the childhood home of Her
Majesty Queen Elizabeth (Queen Mother),
birthplace of Her Royal Highness Princess
Margaret and legendary setting for
Shakespeare's famous play 'Macbeth'.
Glamis Castle is situated about 12 miles
north of Dundee. Postcode: DD8 1RJ.
www.glamis-castle.co.uk
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