Britain’s most spectacular castles

Discover this dramatic fortress, perched on top of a dormant volcano at the top of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

A striking fairytale castle that hosts anything from Shakespeare plays to wilderness survival skill workshops.

Venture into Stirling Castle’s Palace Vaults, stroll the Queen Anne gardens, and experience the opulence of royal life in the 1500s.

Immerse yourself in Scottish heritage. Eilean Donan sits in an incredible setting: the castle’s stone turrets are surrounded by rugged peaks, and it sits at the meeting point of three west coast lochs – Loch Duich, Loch Long and Loch Alsh.

Visitors to Urquhart Castle have recorded many Loch Ness Monster sightings over the years, and it even features in a 1955 photo of Nessie.

Dunrobin Castle is the most northerly of Scotland's great houses, and the biggest in the Northern Highlands – with an incredible 189 rooms.

This is no ordinary castle – Culzean has its very own beach, country park, Adventure Cove and more.

One for nature lovers, Drummond Castle Gardens offer everything from snowy splendour in winter, to a summertime riot of colour.

The Scottish holiday residence of the British Royal Family. Tour the historic gardens and estate of picturesque Balmoral Castle.

A fusion of modernity, baroque, palladian and gothic, Inveraray Castle was inspired by a sketch from the architect that brought Blenheim Palace and Castle Howard to Britain.

Built in the shape of a triangle, this unique 13th-century fortress sits on the southern coast of Scotland.

The longest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland, this fairy-tale place perches on a rock by a loch.

From outdoor theatre shows to Halloween frights, this historic house knows how to put on a show.

Discover beautiful artworks, storied antiques and decadent decor at the ‘Pearl of the North’.

This hotel spa features a Roman-style sauna, Turkish-inspired steam bath and a menu of decadent treatments.

This 15th-century stronghold is dubbed ‘the ship that never sailed’ thanks to its imposing appearance on the Firth of Forth.

Though the castle itself dates back to the 16th century, this clifftop spot has over 2,000 years of human history to explore.

Visit the official residence of the Royal Family in Northern Ireland.

Love the finer things in life? Discover historic homes and regal palaces for the full panoply of Britain's stately treasures.

From medieval Edinburgh to Georgian Bath, Britain is full of cultural treasures and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Dare you visit our darkest, most haunted corners? From playful poltergeists to headless queens, Britain’s brimming with ghosts.