Edinburgh Castle
EH1 2NG, Edinburgh, Castlehill 
Edinburgh Castle is one of the most popular sights of Scotland. From the side it seems as if the castle, standing on a rock, hovers over the city. It was created as a fortress and used by various military forces. The castle is at the top of the famous Royal Mile
Glamis Castle
DD8 1RJ, Angus, By Forfar, Glamis, Dundee Road 
Glamis Castle has a direct connection to the royal family. Her mother, Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain, spent her childhood here, she gave birth to her first daughter Margarita
Dunvegan Castle
IV55 8WF, Highland, Isle of Skye, Dunvegan 
Name Dunvegan Castle, which is located on the island of Skye, famous for many on the film "Highlander", as the family castle of Duncan MacLeod. The amazing island on the west coast of Scotland is worth visiting, but it's equally interesting to see the 14th century castle
Dannotar Castle
AB39 2TL, Aberdeenshire, Stonehaven 
On the high shore of the North Sea, not far from Aberdeen, stands the most romantic of the Scottish castles, the dilapidated castle of Dannotar. With each period of the country's history, this castle was connected. It's amazing that the ruins of the castle look different, depending on the weather.
Sterling Castle
FK8 1EJ, Stirling, Castle Esplanade 
Sterling Castle, the first mention of which belong to the 12th century, majestically rises on top of an extinct volcano in the region of Sterling. From the architectural and historical point of view, the castle was one of the most significant in Scotland. The steep cliffs surrounding the castle strengthen his position.
In total there are about three thousand castles in Scotland. Unfortunately, not all of them are in good condition, many of the current owners simply do not have sufficient funds to restore and maintain such a grandiose structure. However, in a state close to the ruins, they make an indelible impression.
Each of the castles of Scotland has its own history, imbued with numerous legends. In each castle there live a variety of ghosts: immured boys, untimely dead from the undivided (and sometimes divided) love of a lady, innocently murdered knights. To ghosts in castles are respectfully treated as full-fledged inhabitants.
For example, in the castle of Gladys, the guide will always show which chair you can not sit on in order not to upset the ghost of Lady Janet Douglas, who was burned alive for sorcery. Why not respect the old woman who has paid for her love of herbs and powders life?
In the city of Creef, in Pershshire there is very little - compared to others - the castle of Knock. The modern stage of the castle's life differs sharply from its previous history: today it houses a luxury hotel with design rooms and a spa. Those who want to live for a few days in a real Scottish castle are always numerous, despite the price. He owns this castle «HG Group».
However, it should be noted that this is not the only castle-hotel. Recent years among tourists are very popular is the desire to live in a castle, with many expressing the intention to live authentic conditions, rather than among modern stylization. Also, a popular service is renting rooms for celebrations and weddings.
Another interesting castle is in the vicinity of Aberdeen - Castle Krejts. It is open to visitors all year round, the interiors of the castle give an excellent view of the castle life and life, and in the garden around this castle you can see the traditional landscape design for Scotland.