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Shores of the River Tay, Fife, Scotland
Sleeps 30 guests in 17 rooms. Self-catered from £5000 per night.
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Birkhill Castle is located in the Kingdom of Fife, overlooking the Firth of Tay, and has been the home of the Earls of Dundee since the 18th century. Stunning views over the estate and the River Tay estuary beyond make this a magical setting for an array of events and occasions. See more
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).
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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
North Middleton, nr Edinburgh, Scotland
Sleeps 28 guests in 13 rooms. From £10,000 per night (includes breakfast, dinner quoted separately).
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Built in 1430, Borthwick Castle is located in a pastoral valley, just 12 miles from Edinburgh. Once the refuge of Mary Queen of Scots and the Earl of Bothwell and besieged by Oliver Cromwell in 1650, its Medieval ambience has been retained to this very day. Guests can enjoy one of 10 unique luxurious bedrooms in the castle and 2 rooms within the castle grounds. The castle's Great Hall, with large fireplace at one end, offers a superb setting for dinner. See more
Ayrshire, Scotland
Sleeps 18 guests in 10 rooms (optional accommodation for a further 22 guests). Self-catered from £5000 per night.
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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
Auchleven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Sleeps 16 guests in 8 rooms (optional accommodation for a further 6 guests). Self-catered from £2640 for 3 nights.
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Luxury self-catering castle standing on a ten-acre estate in rural Aberdeenshire. The castle's 8 bedrooms comfortably sleep 16 adults and up to 2 additional children, the smaller East Wing (sleeping upto 6) and the larger West Wing (sleeping upto 12) can also be booked separately. A great venue for family gatherings, reunions and birthday celebrations. See more
Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Sleeps 6 guests in 3 rooms. Self-catered from £868 for 3 nights.
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Lochhouse Tower is an historic, luxurious self catering property sleeping up to 6 guests. Located in Moffat, in the heart of southern Scotland. See more
