Scottish Castles
( Image above is a capture of Dunvegan Castle on Isle of Skye.) Scotland benefits from a rich legacy of historic castles and fortified houses extending to about 700 in total. These are of interest to a wide range of visitors including: Photographers -romantic ruins in the ever changing light conditions. Students of architecture-the medieval through to late Victorian. Students of battles and history. Students of Scotland’s somewhat violent past. Visitors wishing to ‘connect’ with a castle associated with a particular family (e.g.Castle Stalker), clan (e.g. Dunvegan on Isle of Skye) or royal dynasty (e.g. Glamis Castle ) . The earliest stone castles were built in the mid 12th century, commencing after 1124, and began to proliferate in the 13th century, many being constructed with curtain walls.The castles were principally constructed as residences for the elite and as a statement of wealth, status and power. Here are some of Scotland’s more noteworthy castl...