7 Scottish castles that you should visit on tour now

It’s been over a year since our last trip to Balmoral! Balmoral Castle has been the Scottish home of the Royal Family since it was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852, having been first leased in 1848. In the autumn of 1842, two and a half years after her marriage to Prince Albert, Queen Victoria paid her first visit to Scotland. They were so struck with the Highlands that they resolved to return. They bought the estate on the 17th February 1848 and on 8th September 1848 they a

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Castle Stalker in Scotland is one of the best preserved medieval tower houses to survive in western Scotland. It's believed to have been built around 1320. #scotland #visitscotland #highlands #castle #castlesofinstagram #lovescotland #reels #explore #travel #beautifuldestinations #medieval #scotlandlover | Exploring GB

A picturesque Scottish Castle away from the beaten path. Tolquhon Castle's original Tower was built in the early 1400s. Subsequently, Sir William Forbes, 7th Lord of Tolquhon, began a major rebuilding program in 1584 to provide an adequate standard of accommodation for the cultured laird. "AL THIS WARKE EXCEP THE AULD TOWR WAS BEGUN BE WILLIAM FORBES 15 APRIL 1584 AND ENDIT BE HIM 20 OCTOBER 1589" proclaims the datestone of one of the most characteristic châteaux of the Scots Renaissance. This i

Tucked away in the heart of the Scottish Highlands is a gardening masterpiece: the Gordon Castle Walled Garden. This eight-acre walled garden is one of the largest in Britain and a stunning example of modern horticulture blended with historic charm. In the latest episode of Travel Tales: Gardens of the World, travel presenter and journalist Carmen Roberts explores this stunning walled garden, evoking images of secret, enchanting spaces filled with vibrant blooms and rich history. Listen now by s