Scotland Castles
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Lying eight miles from Pitlochry and three from Killiecrankie, Blair Castle opens over 30 rooms to the public while its grounds offer riding, camping and woodland walks. No wonder then that Blair Castle is one of the most popular attractions in Scotland.
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A popular favourite, Castle Campbell occupies an enviable position upon an isolated spur above Dollar. The traditional lowland seat of the Campbell Clan, Dollar Castle dates predominantly to the 15th century.
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One of the best preserved 14th century castles in Scotland, Doune Castle is also one of the few to have a cult following. Pilgrims flock here on quest to see film location of the classic, "Monty Python and the Holy Grail".
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A gorgeous ruin of red sandstone, Edzell Castle is situated just one mile west of Edzell village. Edzell Castle is famous for its beautiful Renaissance garden which blazes with colour in the summer and spring.
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Best known as the childhood home of the late Queen Mother and the birthplace of Princess Margaret, Glamis Castle provided the setting for the murder of King Malcolm in Shakespeare's tragedy, Macbeth. Home to the Earls of Strathmore, Glamis Castle is reputed to be the most haunted castle in Scotland.
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Lying about a half a mile from St Monans, the remains of Newark Castle lie on the Fife Coastal Path. The remains are now unstable and efforts made toward restoring the castle have so far proved unsuccessful.
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The remains of St Andrews Castle lie on a headland overlooking the coast. Protected by the sea on all but one side, St Andrews Castle was a strong fortification intended to protect the interests of the church.
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Perched upon a cliff top protecting the medieval road to the Highlands, Stirling Castle has witnessed some of the most important events in Scotland's history. Second only to Edinburgh Castle in popularity, there is so much to see here that a visit warrants a good half a day.
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