Looking at Castles in Scotland
February 18th, 2008 Posted in Scotland | No Comments »There are many, many castles in Scotland. There are so many, the most difficult thing is picking out which ones you have the time to see in one trip.
There are over 250 castles and fortified houses in Scotland. So which ones should you visit? One way to go about this is to pick one region of Scotland and visit just the castles that are located in that specific region.
There are 16 regions in Scotland, including Aberdeen, Lothians, Ayrshire, Wigtown, Kirkcudbright and Dumfries, and the Inverness Sea area.
Many of these castles are hundreds of years old. And some are even over a thousand years old. Therefore, there will be different styles to look at and learn about.
Some of these castles even have accommodations within or around the castle grounds, making your historical castle experience even richer.
Or you could even pick a couple of regions to visit, if you want to explore a little further.
In the region of Wigtown, Kirkcudbright and Dumfries you could visit Abbott’s Tower, Threave, Wreath’s Castle, or Feather.
Or in the Inverness Sea region you can stay at the Dalcross Castle while exploring Glengarry Castle, Urquhart, Daviot, and Cluny.
No matter which way you decide to see the castles of Scotland, you’re sure to have a fun and educational time.
