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Stay in a Scottish castle

Many people dream of staying in a Scottish castle, and with dozens to choose from that dream can become a reality.

Whether you are looking to hire an entire castle for exclusive use, or would just like to stay in a castle hotel, apartment, or within the grounds of a country estate, there will be something that meets your desires.

Carberry Tower, Midlothian

Carberry Tower, Midlothian

Renting a castle is a great idea for a birthday celebration, a gathering of friends, a family holiday, or a unique venue for a business meeting.

With castles ranging in size from small towers to large palatial mansions, whatever the size of your party there is something to suit.

You can see the location on the map below of castles where it’s possible to stay.

Clicking on a marker will reveal the name of the castle and a link to a page about the accommodation on offer.

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Featured castles


Barony Castle


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Macdonald Houstoun House

Aberdeenshire

Delgatie Castle
Delgatie Castle is a 16th century castle providing bed and breakfast and self-catering acc….
bed and breakfast, self-catering apartments, café
Macdonald Pittodrie House
Macdonald Pittodrie House is one of the finest 4-star hotels in Aberdeenshire. Set within ….
hotel, bar, restaurant
Meldrum House Hotel
In 350 acres of mature woodland and peaceful rolling parkland, this beautiful country hous….
hotel, restaurant bar

Angus

Forter Castle
Forter Castle provides luxury accommodation for 12 in a 16th century castle, restored in 1….
self-catering apartment
Kinnettles Castle
Guests at Kinnettles Castle will find themselves in stunning surroundings with elegant acc….
hotel, bar

Argyll

Barcaldine Castle Bed and Breakfast
Barcaldine Castle offers a truly unique experience. If you are looking for luxurious, roma….
bed and breakfast
Gallanach Estate
Housed in the old staff quarters of Gallanach Castle, this self-catering accommodation sle….
self-catering
Saddell Castle
Saddell Castle is available to rent via the Landmark Trust…..
self-catering
Stonefield Castle Hotel
Stonefield Castle Hotel is located in Tarbert, on the Mull of Kintyre, Scotland. Set withi….
hotel

Ayrshire

Craufurdland Castle
Craufurdland Castle, a castle dating back to the 15th century, features a luxury self-cate….
self-catering apartment
The Eisenhower at Culzean Castle
The Eisenhower at Culzean Castle is a small, country house hotel, located on the second fl….
hotel

Banffshire

Castle of Park
Castle of Park is a romantic 16th century castle set within beautiful gardens. Offering l….
bed and breakfast, café

Berwickshire

Lauderdale Apartment
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self-catering apartment
Old Linthill
Located one mile West of the small fishing port of Eyemouth, Old Linthill is an secluded s….
self-catering
Pavilion Lodge, Duns Castle
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self-catering cottage

Bute

Ascog House
Ascog House is available to rent via the Landmark Trust…..
self-catering

Caithness

Ackergill Tower
Ackergill Tower is a striking 15th-century castle just 17 miles from John O’ Groats. Thi….
hotel, restaurant, bar

Dumfriesshire

Dumcrieff House
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self-catering, castle
Lochhouse Tower
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self-catering, castle

East Lothian

Colstoun House Hotel
Colstoun House Hotel is a boutique country house hotel located just outside Haddington, ar….
hotel
Fa’side Castle
Situated just outside Edinburgh in picturesque East Lothian, this property consists of two….
bed and breakfast, self-catering apartment
Fenton Tower
Fenton Tower offers luxury accommodation in a beautifully-converted castle…..
hotel

Fife

Dairsie Castle
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self-catering
Elie House Apartment 11
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self-catering apartment
Fernie Castle Hotel
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hotel, restaurant, bar
Kilconquhar Castle Estate
Set in 120 acres of scenic Fife countryside, Kilconquhar Castle Estate features a heated i….
hotel, restaurant, self-catering cottages

Inverness-shire

Amhuinnsuidhe Castle
Amhuinnsuidhe Castle is set on the banks of Loch Leosavay, offering a dramatic Hebridean s….
hotel
Bunchrew House Hotel
In 20 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens and woodland, on the shores of the Beauly Firt….
hotel, restaurant, bar
Castle Stuart
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hotel
Inverlochy Castle Hotel
Set amongst the beautiful Scottish West Highlands scenery, 19th-century Inverlochy is an a….
hotel, restaurant, bar

Kinross-shire

Tullibole Castle Longhouse
Within the grounds of Tullibole Castle is the Longhouse, a modernised one-bedroomed self-c….
self-catering cottage

Lanarkshire

Crossbasket Castle
Crossbasket Castle is a luxurious country house hotel located just outside Glasgow, housed….
hotel, restaurant
Sherbrooke Castle Hotel
The Sherbrooke Castle Hotel is a magnificent baronial building, situated on the south side….
hotel, restaurant, bar
Shieldhill Castle Hotel
This 800 year old castle situated in rural Lanarkshire offers elegant rooms in a baronial ….
hotel, restaurant, bar

Midlothian

Borthwick Castle Hotel
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hotel
Carberry Tower
Join us at Carberry Tower where our majestic castle provides the ideal setting to relax an….
hotel, bar, restaurant
Cringletie House
This beautiful country house from 1861, set in 28 acres of wonderful gardens, has 4 Red St….
hotel, restaurant, bar
Dalhousie Castle Hotel
Is there a more memorable way of visiting Scotland than by staying in a luxury Scottish ca….
hotel, restaurant, bar
Rosslyn Castle
Rosslyn Castle is available to rent via the Landmark Trust…..
self-catering

Peeblesshire

Barns Tower
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self-catering
Barony Castle
Barony Castle is a beautiful mansion house built in 1536. Set in 25 acres, it offers a qui….
hotel, restaurant, bar
Castle Venlaw Hotel
Castle Venlaw Hotel in Peebles, Scotland, is a luxury country boutique hotel set in the he….
hotel, restaurant, bar
Drochil Castle Farmhouse
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bed and breakfast
Stobo Castle
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hotel, restaurant
Traquair House
Traquair House is a historic property dating back to the 12th century, and is the oldest c….
bed and breakfast

Perthshire

Dalmunzie Castle
Peace and tranquillity are a feature of life at Dalmunzie with fires & lounges contributin….
hotel, restaurant, bar
Leny Estate, North Wing
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self-catering apartment

Renfrewshire

Castle Levan
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bed and breakfast

Ross and Cromarty

Kincraig Castle Hotel
Kincraig Castle Hotel is set on an elevated position in its own Grounds. The building has ….
hotel
Mansfield Castle Hotel
Mansfield Castle is an imposing Victorian building set in 3.5 acres of picturesque country….
hotel, restaurant, bar
Tulloch Castle Hotel
The Tulloch Castle Hotel is located in Dingwall and local attractions include the Upper Pu….
hotel, restaurant, bar

Selkirkshire

Aikwood Tower
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self-catering

Stirlingshire

Airth Castle Hotel
This resort sits majestically overlooking the River Forth, and the glorious countryside of….
hotel, bar, restaurant
Culcreuch Castle Hotel
Culcreuch Castle is a hotel housed within a 15th century castle and later mansion house. ….
hotel, restaurant, bar
Culcreuch Estate Lodges
The Culcreuch Estate Lodges are situated within the grounds of Culcreuch Castle Hotel, a 1….
self-catering lodges
Gargunnock House
Gargunnock House is available to rent via the Landmark Trust…..
self-catering
Glenskirlie House & Castle
Glenskirlie House and Castle is perfectly-situated in the heart of Scotland. It is near St….
hotel, restaurant, bar

Sutherland

Carbisdale Castle SYHA Hostel
The Castle has a large art collection and a collection of Italian marble statues on displa….
hostel
Dornoch Castle Hotel
A 500-year-old converted Scottish castle, this hotel is set in the centre of Durnoch, oppo….
hotel, restaurant, bar

West Lothian

Macdonald Houstoun House
Set in 22 acres of beautiful woodlands, Macdonald Houstoun House is the perfect country re….
hotel, restaurant, bar

Wigtownshire

Castle of Park
The Castle of Park is available to rent via the Landmark Trust…..
self-catering
Old Place of Monreith
The Old Place of Monreith is available to rent via the Landmark Trust…..
self-catering
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