Step inside one of Scotland’s oldest stone castles. Nestled right next to the Glenfiddich Distillery in Dufftown, this impressive 13th-century stronghold features a massive iron yett, an atmospheric courtyard, and an incredible history hosting King Edward I during the brutal Wars of Independence.

Perched high on a lonely hill south of Dufftown, this striking, isolated fortress ruin feels like a true forgotten relic. Discover its haunting atmosphere, trace the massive prehistoric earthworks surrounding the walls, and explore the bloody history of a castle brutally burned to the ground during a fierce 16th-century clan feud.

One of Scotland's finest examples of a motte-and-bailey fortress. Explore the dramatic ruins of this 12th-century stronghold, where the massive stone tower famously split in half and slid down the steep earthen mound centuries ago, creating an incredible, unique ruin to explore.

Huntly Castle

The ancestral palace-fortress of the formidable Gordon family. Standing proudly at the meeting of two rivers, this remarkable stronghold boasts some of the finest Renaissance stone carvings in Britain, deep vaulted dungeons, and grand ruined halls that tell a captivating story of immense wealth, political ambition, and royal defiance.

Hidden deep in the desolate Scottish Borders, this ominous, massive stone fortress boasts a notoriously dark history filled with brutal murders, starvation tortures, and a scandalous royal visit from Mary, Queen of Scots.