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Blair Castle and Estate

Ayrshire, Scotland

Blair Castle sleeps 34 guests in 17 rooms. Price on application.

Our Experts Say:

900-year-old Blair Castle is a 5-star, luxury exclusive-use venue, surrounded by 220 acres of ancient woodland, parkland and private gardens. Just 20 minutes from Glasgow Airport and Glasgow City, and only 70 minutes from Edinburgh, it is ideally situated for easy air, rail and road access. The castle and estate are available to hire on an exclusive-use basis for family gatherings, corporate events and celebrations. See more

9.5
Outstanding
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Mingary Castle

Kilchoan, Acharacle, Scotland

Sleeps 10 guests in 5 rooms. Price on application.

Our Experts Say:

The long abandoned ruin of Mingary Castle has been painstakingly renovated by a team of highly skilled craftsmen, who have made good the crumbling stonework, long lost roofs and floors buried deep in undergrowth, so once again Mingary can provide its guests with the finest of Highland hospitality. Sitting on the coastal fringes of the 12,000 hectare Ardnamurchan Estate, Mingary is at the heart of some of the finest countryside in the UK; its mountains, moorland, and seawaters are teeming with rare and beautiful flora and fauna. See more

9.7
Outstanding
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Inverlochy Castle

North of Fort William, Scottish Highlands, Scotland

Sleeps 70 guests in 35 rooms. Price on application.

Our Experts Say:

Inverlochy Castle sits nestled amongst the foothills of Scotland's highest mountain - the mighty Ben Nevis - and in some of the most beautiful scenery in Scotland. A 19th century Scottish castle hotel that you will never forget staying in. See more

9
Superb
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Crossbasket Castle

Blantyre, near Glasgow, Scotland

Sleeps 18 guests in 9 rooms (optional accommodation for a further 10 guests). Price on application.

Our Experts Say:

An hour from Edinburgh and less than 30 minutes from Glasgow, Crossbasket is a stunning 17th-century castle transformed into one of Scotland's most luxurious hotel and event venues. There are nine breath-taking en-suite bedrooms, each decorated in a period style and named in honour of a historical custodian of this magnificent castle. An impressive backdrop and versatile facilities also make this Scottish castle hotel the perfect venue for weddings and corporate events. See more

9.6
Outstanding
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Killochan Castle

Ayrshire, Scotland

Sleeps 18 guests in 10 rooms (optional accommodation for a further 22 guests). From £5,000 per night (meals quoted separately).

Our Experts Say:

Nestled in the 143 acres of breath-taking Ayrshire countryside, on the banks of the River Girvan, stands the commanding 14th-century Killochan Castle. Authentic and sensitively restored, Killochan Castle is available on an exclusive-hire basis, ideal for family gatherings, meetings, events, filming locations and golf at some of the UK’s most prestigious courses. See more

9.9
Outstanding
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Blairquhan Castle

Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland

Sleeps 30 guests in 15 rooms (optional accommodation for a further 49 guests). From £8,800 per night (includes breakfast, dinner quoted separately).

Our Experts Say:

The castle is enviably located in the heart of a 2000 acre estate of woodlands, countryside and an idyllic park of about 500 acres laid out from 1800 onwards, and is an exceptional place for a diverse range of groups to enjoy themselves. The castle can be yours exclusively for a variety of functions including private house parties, weddings, conferences and garden tours. See more

9.4
Outstanding
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