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Castles to Visit in Scotland this Spring

Spring is lovely time to visit Scotland's castles and stately homes with spectacular displays of spring bulbs in the gardens and wider estate grounds.

Spring is lovely time to visit Scotland's castles and stately homes with spectacular displays of spring bulbs in the gardens and wider estate grounds. These attractions tend to be a bit quieter earlier in the season, so you can enjoy them without the crowds.

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Scone Palace

Scone, Perth

The original home of the Stone of Destiny with over 1000 years of history. Scone Palace is a great day out with lovely grounds, gardens and a maze to explore. 

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Glamis Castle

Glamis, Angus

The family home of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne and the childhood home of HM Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother and the birthplace of Princess Margaret. The gardens surrounding Glamis Castle are beautiful all year round.

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Blair Castle

Blair Atholl, Perthshire

The ancient seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl and home to Europe's last remaining private army, the Atholl Highlanders. More than 30 rooms are on display. In the grounds there is a walled garden and a peaceful wooded grove with some of Britain’s tallest and finest trees.

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Crathes Castle

Banchory, Aberdeenshire

Cared for by the National Trust for Scotland, Crathes Castle is every inch the classic Scottish tower house.  Both the castle and beautiful gardens are well worth a visit.

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Drum Castle

Banchory, Aberdeenshire

The sweep of 700 years of history is stamped into Drum’s battlements, medieval square tower and sprawling extensions. The beautiful garden of Hhistoric roses is divided into quadrants that show how roses have been cultivated from the 17th to the 20th century.

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The Hill House

Helensburgh, Loch Lomond

Cared for by the National Trust for Scotland. Anyone with a passion for design and architecture will love the Hill House, Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s domestic masterpiece on a grand scale.

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Stirling Castle

Stirlingshire

One of Scotland's most historically important sites and was once a favoured residence of the Stewart kings and queens. You can meet the costumed characters in the roles of bodyguards, court officials, maids of honour and servants who will welcome you into 16th century life. 

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Doune Castle

Doune, Stirlingshire

Explore this 14th century courtyard castle in Doune, with a striking 100 ft high gatehouse and one of the best-preserved great halls in Scotland. This was used as a film location for the BBC production of Ivanhoe and Monty Python and the Holy Grail.  

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