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Loch An Eilein Castle

“The Wolf’s territory stretched from Moray to the Pentland Firth – with much of its people to feel the full force of this “avarious and cruel” figure” by sir John Scott Keltie, 1875 Getting there This castle is located in loch an Eilein which is part of the Rothiemurchus estate outside Aviemore. just before youContinue reading “Loch An Eilein Castle”

Doune Castle

“your mother was a hamster, and your father smelt of elderberries!” Monty Python and the Holy Grail, 1975 Getting there Head along the M9 towards Dunblane near Stirling, turn off the roundabout to the beautiful village of Doune and then keep your eyes peeled for a small sign on a really really sharp bend. (andContinue reading “Doune Castle”

Dunfermline Abbey and Palace

“Here I mounted the cutting stool, or stool of repentance ; while Burns from the pulpit addressed to me a ludicrous reproof and exhortation “ John Adair -1787 Getting there take the M90 over the Queensferry crossing (north bound) follow the signs for Dunfermline and then the brown signs to the abbey. There is noContinue reading “Dunfermline Abbey and Palace”

Blackness Castle

“it’s one of the ruins that Cromwell knocked about a bit” Harry Bedford and Terry Sullivan Getting there located on the shores of the beautiful coastal village of Blackness, this castle is convenient for Edinburgh and Falkirk. just off the M9 along a rural road towards the Firth of forth, when you arrive in BlacknessContinue reading “Blackness Castle”

Midhope Castle

“If I’m killed now, Sassenach, Lallybroch is yours.” Outlander, Diana Gabeldon Getting there Follow the M9 east bound and the signs for Hopetoun House. Don’t be surprised when you start heading down a narrow road with lots of twists and turns. The castle is hidden down a turn off for Hopetoun sawmill. The only wayContinue reading “Midhope Castle”

Linlithgow Palace

Linlithgow palace is one of the most important buildings to survive from late medieval Scotland. — Historic Scotland – Alba Aosmhor Getting There Linlithgow is located in West Lothian in the central belt of Scotland. Its easy to get to by road, just take the M9. This castle is also really easy to get toContinue reading “Linlithgow Palace”

My Castle ‘Bagging’ Journey

“Did not strong connections draw me elsewhere, I believe Scotland would be the country I would choose to end my days in.” Benjamin Franklin My name is Brodie and I have lived in central Scotland all my life. My parents wanted me to get a hobby, so here I am. I know many people whoContinue reading “My Castle ‘Bagging’ Journey”