April - September Inverness. The estate has been the home of the Clan Rose since 1290 but the present castle wasn't built until 1460. It was visited by Bonnie Prince Charlie on the eve of the Battle of Culloden and also played host to Burns and Dickens. The gardens are open from May to October and guided tours of the castle are held on Wednesdays. The castle also has a Christian centre offering accomodation.
Charges are for the tours only.
May - October, Guided tours on Wednesdays only Near Croy. This castle, built in the late 13th or early 14th century consists of a rectangular hall and a round tower. Today the stonework is almost complete to roof height and corbelling from the overhanging paraphets survive at the east end. The castle belonged to the de Raits and later to the Macintosh's and to the Campbell's of Cawdor. Although ruined, it is accesible to the public.