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1. Balmoral Castle ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Blair Castle ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Braemar Castle

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4. Brodie Castle

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5. Caerlaverock Castle

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6. Castle Campbell

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7. Castle Menzies

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8. Cawdor Castle

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9. Culzean Castle

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10. Drum Castle

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11. Duart Castle

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12. Dunnottar Castle

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13. Dunrobin Castle

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14. Edinburgh Castle

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15. Eilean Donan

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16. Glamis Castle

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17. Inveraray Castle

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18. Inverlochy Old Castle

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19. Castle of Mey

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20. Ravenscraig Castle

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21. Sinclair Castle

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22. Skipness Castle

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23. St Andrews Castle

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24. Stirling Castle

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25. Urquhart Castle

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

No matter where in the country you are, castles are an integral part of the Scottish landscape. Experts believe that Scotland was once home to more than 3000 castles, and although some of them are long gone, there are more than enough remaining to keep visitors occupied. Visitors have their choice of moody ruins perched on clifftops, rugged fortresses in the Highlands, and the well-decorated homes of Earls and Dukes. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a medieval artifact buff, or someone who simply appreciates the beauty of the rugged Scottish landscape, you're sure to find a castle here that will captivate and inspire you.

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