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Glenisla, Perthshire, Scotland
Sleeps 16 guests in 7 rooms. Self-catered from £4403 for 3 nights.
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Surrounded by stunning scenery in Glenisla, Forter Castle was built in 1560 and enjoys a history as rich as the countryside in which it sits. All who come to stay at Forter quickly learn to use the castle as their own, and greatly enjoy the warmth of a charming home and the magnificent outdoors that surround it. See more
Kilchoan, Acharacle, Scotland
Sleeps 10 guests in 5 rooms. Price on application.
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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
Turriff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Sleeps 12 guests in 6 rooms. Self-catered from £2500 for 3 nights.
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Craigston Castle was built by John Urquhart between 1604-1607. This Grade A listed building is still the Urquhart family home to this day. The castle can be hired on a self-catering, exclusive use basis for only 12 weeks a year (usually May to October). See more
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
Argyll, Scotland
Sleeps 15 guests in 7 rooms. Self-catered from £3200 per week.
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The private estate of Castle Lachlan extends to 1500 acres consisting of a livestock farm, hill ground woodlands and three miles of coastline, all of which are accessible to guests. This unique self-catering castle has now been divided into two properties, with the superior south facing half available for letting accommodation, with superb views overlooking the shores of Loch Fyne. In addition just 2.5 miles from the castle is Drimdarroch Cottage, available for rent for up to 8 guests. See more
Kilmartin, Argyll, Scotland
Sleeps 10 guests in 5 rooms. Self-catered from £2400 for 3 nights.
Our Experts Say:
After 200 years of abandonment, 500-year-old Kilmartin Castle was expertly restored and beautifully refurbished, and is now open for you to enjoy as a luxury bed and breakfast venue. Inside you'll see Kilmartin Castle combines a traditional Scottish feel with lots of unique touches from owners Simon and Stef. See more
