Castle Archive

Drum Castle – the secret rooms in the tower

This castle is so old that some of its rooms have been forgotten. However, Drum Castle has recently revealed its secrets.

Ardtornish Castle – a small ruin with a big history

Ardtornish Castle von der Lochaline Ferry

On the way to the Isle of Mull or Castlebay on Barra lies an inconspicuous castle ruin on the Sound of Mull. But it tells an exciting story that delves deep into the past of the Scottish Highlands.

Lochbuie – green garden at the yellow hole

The village of Lochbuie in the south of Mull is known as the green garden of the island. It is also home to an impressive castle, the island’s only stone circle and an old, small church.

Mount Stuart House – the most beautiful house in Scotland

Mount Stuart House on the Isle of Bute is uniquely beautiful from the outside. But here, too, it’s the inner values that count. And they are unique.

Dunvegan Castle – ancestral seat of the MacLeods on Skye

These menacing walls make it clear: the Clan MacLeod rules here. Surrounding the fortress is a garden worth seeing.

Armadale Castle and Museum of the Isles – romantic gardens on Skye

Dreamlike gardens, a grim ruin and the history of the MacDonalds all in one spot: Armadale Castle and the Museum of the Isles on Skye offer this.

Eilean Donan Castle – The Highlander Castle

Highlander, James Bond and even Bollywood – Eilean Donan Castle has been a film location for many box-office hits. But this castle in Scotland’s wild west has plenty more stories to tell. On this page: » Location and landscape» Pronunciation and history» A backdrop for these films» Photo tips and camping» Getting there Eilean Donan […]

Glengorm Castle – Sleeping in a Scottish Castle

A whisky in the library, sleeping in a four-poster bed, breakfast with a view of the Atlantic – at Glengorm Castle, guests truly feel like royalty. And it doesn’t even cost that much … Right from arrival, a warm fire crackling in the large entrance hall greets you and puts you in just the right […]