With comfortable living spaces, plenty of room to relax, and everything you need for cooking and dining together, castle holidays in Scotland combine historic character with everyday convenience. It’s your holiday, your way—perfect for easy mornings, shared meals, and memorable time together in a place that feels like your own. If you would like to discuss any of the accommodation featured, you can speak to us 7-days-a-week, free of charge.

Kilmartin Castle

Kilmartin, Argyll, Scotland

Sleeps 10 guests in 5 rooms. Self-catered from £2400 for 3 nights.

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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

9.8
Outstanding
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Lickleyhead Castle

Auchleven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Sleeps 16 guests in 8 rooms (optional accommodation for a further 6 guests). Self-catered from £2640 for 3 nights.

Our Experts Say:

Luxury self-catering castle standing on a ten-acre estate in rural Aberdeenshire. The castle's 8 bedrooms comfortably sleep 16 adults and up to 2 additional children, the smaller East Wing (sleeping upto 6) and the larger West Wing (sleeping upto 12) can also be booked separately. A great venue for family gatherings, reunions and birthday celebrations. See more

9.2
Superb
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Lochhouse Tower

Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Sleeps 6 guests in 3 rooms. Self-catered from £868 for 3 nights.

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Lochhouse Tower is an historic, luxurious self catering property sleeping up to 6 guests. Located in Moffat, in the heart of southern Scotland. See more

9.8
Outstanding
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Balvaird Wing at Scone Palace

Perth, Scotland

Sleeps 6 guests in 3 rooms. Self-catered from £1350 for 3 nights.

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The iconic Scone Palace is one of Scotland's most historically significant stately homes. It has been the seat of parliaments and the crowning place of the Kings of Scots. The newly-refurbished Balvaird Wing provides 5-star luxury accommodation for up to eight guests. See more

9.8
Outstanding
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Craigston Castle

Turriff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Sleeps 12 guests in 6 rooms. Self-catered from £3500 for 3 nights.

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Craigston Castle was built by John Urquhart between 1604-1607. This Grade A listed building is still the Urquhart family home to this day. The castle can be hired on a self-catering, exclusive use basis for only 12 weeks a year (usually May to October). See more

9
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Ferniehirst Castle

Jedburgh, Scotland

Sleeps 18 guests in 9 rooms. Self-catered from £2500 per night.

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Steeped in dramatic history, this 15th-century ancestral seat of the Clan Kerr is set amidst captivating forests and lush lawns in the scenic Jed Valley, overlooking the River Jed. Conveniently located close to the Scottish Borders, the beloved home to the Kerr Family offers a unique setting for a self-catered, exclusive group stay, celebratory dinners and intimate events. See more

9.5
Outstanding
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