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14 beautiful castles to visit in Scotland—from cliffside ruins to royal fortresses

These Scottish castles offer fascinating history, stunning architecture, and sweeping grounds.
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As a local, I've visited many of Scotland's castles. There's one tourists can probably skip — and 4 they shouldn't miss.

Along with world-renowned whiskey and cute Highland cows, Scotland is known for being home to hundreds of impressive castles, fortresses, and palaces. I was born in Edinburgh and have lived in ...
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Edinburgh in 2 minutes: Castle views and museum highlights

Take a quick look at Edinburgh Castle and the National Museum of Scotland in this two‑minute highlight reel.
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A Snob’s Guide to Royal Edinburgh

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." “Edinburgh made a great impression upon us; it is quite beautiful & totally unlike anything I have seen.” ...

'I went to UK city named one of 'best in the world' - one thing was instantly obvious'

I spent a long weekend in the UK city that has been ranked as one of the best in the world for 2026, and there was one ...

Guide dog puppies explore Edinburgh Castle on special training day

Guide dog puppies from Edinburgh, Glasgow and the Scottish Borders trained at Edinburgh Castle, aided by volunteer puppy ...
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The best hotels in Edinburgh to make the most of the city

When choosing where to stay in Edinburgh, it is important to know the distinction between the centre’s very different sides: the Georgian New Town is a realm of leafy boulevards and grand townhouses.