Step into a world of elegance with our hand-picked collection of luxury private castles in Scotland. Each exclusive-use property offers complete privacy, attentive staff, and tailored catering, creating a truly exceptional stay. Our expert team knows every castle personally, and we’re here to help you choose the perfect setting for your celebration, retreat, or escape — at no extra cost.

Blairquhan Castle

Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland

Sleeps 30 guests in 15 rooms (optional accommodation for a further 49 guests). From £8,800 per night (includes breakfast, dinner quoted separately).

Our Experts Say:

The castle is enviably located in the heart of a 2000 acre estate of woodlands, countryside and an idyllic park of about 500 acres laid out from 1800 onwards, and is an exceptional place for a diverse range of groups to enjoy themselves. The castle can be yours exclusively for a variety of functions including private house parties, weddings, conferences and garden tours. See more

9.4
Outstanding
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Borthwick Castle

North Middleton, nr Edinburgh, Scotland

Sleeps 28 guests in 13 rooms. From £10,000 per night (includes breakfast, dinner quoted separately).

Our Experts Say:

Built in 1430, Borthwick Castle is located in a pastoral valley, just 12 miles from Edinburgh. Once the refuge of Mary Queen of Scots and the Earl of Bothwell and besieged by Oliver Cromwell in 1650, its Medieval ambience has been retained to this very day. Guests can enjoy one of 10 unique luxurious bedrooms in the castle and 2 rooms within the castle grounds. The castle's Great Hall, with large fireplace at one end, offers a superb setting for dinner. See more

9.9
Outstanding
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Killochan Castle

Ayrshire, Scotland

The castle sleeps 18 guests in 10 rooms (optional accommodation for a further 22 guests). From £4,500 per night (meals quoted separately).

Our Experts Say:

Nestled in the 143 acres of breath-taking Ayrshire countryside, on the banks of the River Girvan, stands the commanding 14th-century Killochan Castle. Authentic and sensitively restored, Killochan Castle is available on an exclusive-hire basis, ideal for family gatherings, meetings, events, filming locations and golf at some of the UK’s most prestigious courses. See more

9.9
Outstanding
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Rothes Glen

Speyside, Scotland

Sleeps 28 guests in 14 rooms. From £6,520 per night (includes breakfast, dinner quoted separately).

Our Experts Say:

Rothes Glen is a luxury exclusive-use castle in the heart of Speyside, with a picture-perfect location that offers breath-taking views towards the Cairngorms. Whether it's opulence or comfort, luxury feasting or outdoor adventure you are looking for, Rothes Glen is the ideal place to enjoy the very best Scottish hospitality in the heart of whisky country. See more

9.5
Outstanding
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Thirlestane Castle

Lauder, Berwickshire, Scotland

Sleeps 16 guests in 8 rooms. From £4,950 for 3 nights (meals quoted separately).

Our Experts Say:

First built in the 13th century, and then rebuilt in the 16th century as the home of the Maitland family, Thirlestane Castle sits amidst a quiet meadow landscape in lowland Scotland, yet is only 25 miles south of Edinburgh. The South Wing at Thirlestane Castle offers spacious, luxurious accommodation for groups of up to sixteen people. Each room has been finished to a five-star standard with exceptional views of the parkland and estate. See more

9.9
Outstanding
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Blackcraig Castle

Strathardle, Perthshire, Scotland

Sleeps 14 guests in 7 rooms. From £9,975 for 3 nights (includes breakfast, plus piper on arrival, dinner quoted separately).

Our Experts Say:

Located in Strathardle, a lovely river valley to the northwest of Blairgowrie in Perthshire, Blackcraig Castle is packed full of character with its towers, turrets, crows steps, large arch and fascinating stone carvings. With its elegant dining room, atmospheric wood-panelled drawing room and a very light and airy billiards room, it is a great property for family gatherings with a lovely outdoor space and features. You can visit castles, roam the hills and Highland mountain ranges or mosey along the rivers and explore the villages and towns nearby. See more

9.7
Outstanding
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