The intimidating outer wall of the strategically located Dunstaffnage Castle north of Oban, on a site defended for up to 1,500 years overlooking what was once the most important junction on the sea-lanes off the west coast of Scotland. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/oban/dunstaffnage/index.html
Dunstanburgh Castle
Once the largest castle in the county, it was built between 1313 and 1325 and was originally owned by Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, nephew of King Edward II.
In 1362, Dunstanborough passed into the hands of John of Ghent, the fourth son of King Edward III, who rebuilt the castle on a large scale. During the War of the Red and White Roses, Lancaster Castle was fired upon and destroyed. #castle#nature#northumberland#history#ruin#photography#photo
A real superstar amongst Scottish castles, this is Ballindalloch Castle on Speyside. Its origins date back to a Z-plan defensive tower house that was built here, probably in 1546, and it's been home to one family ever since. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/ballindalloch/castle/index.html
The Grant Tower at Urquhart Castle beside Loch Ness. A great castle in a wonderful location, and one of the best sites on the loch for Nessie spotters. The castle was possibly built on the site of a much earlier Pictish fortification. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/drumnadrochit/urquhart/index.html
Dunglass Castle on the shore of the Clyde Estuary near Bowling to the west of Glasgow. Originally built in 1380 for the Barony of Colhouquon. By the 1700s it lay in ruins. In 1899, the house in the background was bought by the parents of the Glasgow Style artists Margaret and Frances MacDonald. The interior was later re-modelled by Margaret's husband, Charles Rennie MacKintosh.
The remains of Knock Castle on the Isle of Skye, with the Sound of Sleat and Knoydart in the background. The castle was built in the early 1400s on a headland that had been fortified since the Iron Age. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/skye/knockcastle/index.html
Crathes Castle in Aberdeenshire, a Disney-esque beauty with a remarkably well preserved and original interior, surrounded by amazing gardens and grounds. Building started in the 1550s and it was completed in 1596. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/crathes/crathescastle/index.html