ancient castles in scotland
Castle Sween, Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute. Owned by: Historic Scotland. Remains of 12th century castle, one of the earliest stone castles built in Scotland. Built by the Clan Suibhne (pronounced Sween), the castle changed hands many times during the medieval period. Free and open access at any reasonable time.
Scottish Castles Photo Library. - Index Page. Click on the links below to access good size photos of over 130 Scottish castles. You can access them individually - or take a tour, as each page is linked to the next. There is also a Windows Media slide show of a selection of these castles which can be accessed either via the Video Index or on YouTube - Castles of Scotland. Aberdour Castle, Fife - near the 12th century St Fillans chapel; Abernethy Round Tower, Angus - King Malcolm III met William the Conqueror here in 1072
Blair Castle, Perthshire. Owned by: Duke of Atholl. Complete medieval castle, remodelled in a Scottish Baronial style in the 19th century. Commanding a strategic position on the main route through the central Scottish Highland, Blair Castle is said to have been started by John Comyn, Lord of Badenoch, around 1269.