Category Archives: Scottish Castles

Scone Place (pronounced Scoon, rather than Scon!) was one of our very first old abode trips out – way back in April 2018… The palace is nestled between the village of Scone and the River Tay; easily accessible via the A93 and well signposted in the local area. Scone has a rich history, the crowningContinue reading “Scone Palace”

Visited in April 2018, Dunnottar Castle was one of our first forays into old abodes in Scotland. The castle is located a couple of miles to the south of Stonehaven, and just off the A92, which is the road that connects the town, Angus and Dundee (hugging the coast). The castle is also easily accessibleContinue reading “Dunnottar Castle”

Visited in mid-September, 2021, this was the second a two-castle trip in the Blairgowrie area of Perthshire. While the photo below shows where we parked in relation to the castle… …the next one down shows where that is in relation to the nearby Kinloch and A923. Historical recap A few miles north of Kinloch, theContinue reading “Glasclune Castle”

Visited in late August 2021, Taymouth Castle was the shining glory on our tour of old abodes around Kenmore and Aberfeldy. In the centre of Kenmore stands a large stone arch, beyond which is small housing estate, a couple of sizeable car parks and a playing field. Follow that lane further and a gate willContinue reading “Taymouth Castle”

One of at least three ‘Knock’ Castles in Scotland, we visited in early September 2021. The castle can be found up a winding farm track, just up the B976, which is the road between Ballater and Balmoral. Noted on the map is where we parked, but please note we just abandoned the car on aContinue reading “Knock Castle (near Ballater)”

Having lived in Angus for the majority of my life, I had never heard of the diminutive Vayne Castle, near Fern and Forfar. We visited on the very first day of 2021; cracking blue skies and a chilly wind. An excellent way to start of a new year of castling! Vayne Castle is certainly notContinue reading “Vayne Castle”

Visited in May 2021, Dunnideer Castle and Hillfort is located on the outskirts of Insch, Aberdeenshire. Noted on the map below with a yellow pin is the small car park at the bottom of the hill, with space for 4 or 5 cars. This is on Western Road, as you head west (oddly enough) outContinue reading “Dunnideer Castle and Hillfort”

Visited in April 2018, Dunnottar Castle was one of our first forays into old abodes in Scotland. The castle is located a couple of miles to the south of Stonehaven, and just off the A92, which is the road that connects the town, Angus and Dundee (hugging the coast). The castle is also easily accessibleContinue reading “Dunnottar Castle”