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Kilmartin, Argyll, Scotland
Sleeps 10 guests in 5 rooms. Self-catered from £2400 for 3 nights.
Our Experts Say:
After 200 years of abandonment, 500-year-old Kilmartin Castle was expertly restored and beautifully refurbished, and is now open for you to enjoy as a luxury bed and breakfast venue. Inside you'll see Kilmartin Castle combines a traditional Scottish feel with lots of unique touches from owners Simon and Stef. See more
Argyll, Scotland
Sleeps 15 guests in 7 rooms. Self-catered from £3200 per week.
Our Experts Say:
The private estate of Castle Lachlan extends to 1500 acres consisting of a livestock farm, hill ground woodlands and three miles of coastline, all of which are accessible to guests. This unique self-catering castle has now been divided into two properties, with the superior south facing half available for letting accommodation, with superb views overlooking the shores of Loch Fyne. See more
Ayrshire, Scotland
Blair Castle sleeps 34 guests in 17 rooms. Price on application.
Our Experts Say:
900-year-old Blair Castle is a 5-star, luxury exclusive-use venue, surrounded by 220 acres of ancient woodland, parkland and private gardens. Just 20 minutes from Glasgow Airport and Glasgow City, and only 70 minutes from Edinburgh, it is ideally situated for easy air, rail and road access. The castle and estate are available to hire on an exclusive-use basis for family gatherings, corporate events and celebrations. See more
Kilchoan, Acharacle, Scotland
Sleeps 10 guests in 5 rooms. Price on application.
Our Experts Say:
The long abandoned ruin of Mingary Castle has been painstakingly renovated by a team of highly skilled craftsmen, who have made good the crumbling stonework, long lost roofs and floors buried deep in undergrowth, so once again Mingary can provide its guests with the finest of Highland hospitality. Sitting on the coastal fringes of the 12,000 hectare Ardnamurchan Estate, Mingary is at the heart of some of the finest countryside in the UK; its mountains, moorland, and seawaters are teeming with rare and beautiful flora and fauna. See more
Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
Sleeps 16 guests in 6 rooms. Self-catered from £3025 per week.
Our Experts Say:
The castle dates from 1245, one of the oldest in Ayrshire and is situated within a small country estate with scenic views, yet just 35 minutes from Glasgow. Original oil paintings, antique furniture, log fires and warm colours make this a cosy, peaceful retreat for a weekend break or longer. Bedrooms at the castle are certain to impress with the largest bedroom actually being the castle’s original dining hall with a vaulted ceiling. Woodland walks, bicycle trails and an abundance of wildlife will delight the visitor. See more
North of Fort William, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Sleeps 70 guests in 35 rooms. Price on application.
Our Experts Say:
Inverlochy Castle sits nestled amongst the foothills of Scotland's highest mountain - the mighty Ben Nevis - and in some of the most beautiful scenery in Scotland. A 19th century Scottish castle hotel that you will never forget staying in. See more
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