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The Chatelaine's Scottish Castles

Accommodation in Scottish Castles & Historic Houses

This page lists:

  • Castles / Houses to hire for Exclusive Use (with staff & catering / house party style)
  • Self catering accommodation in Castles
  • Self catering accommodation in cottages on castle estates
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for Hotel / B&B accommodation
in Scottish Castles

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION LISTINGS:

Lennoxlove photo LENNOXLOVE HOUSE (exclusive use)
Magnificent 14th century historic house set in 460 acres of parkland near Haddington in East Lothian, 20 miles from Edinburgh. Now home of the Duke of Hamilton and the extensive Hamilton Palace art collection.
Available for exclusive hire with full staff & catering. Ideal for weddings, private functions, incentive travel groups, family celebrations, corporate events & team-building. Entertainment and outdoor pursuits can be arranged.
The house includes reception rooms, drawing rooms, dining room, barrel-vaulted great hall and chapel. Overnight accommodation available in 11 guest rooms.
Dundas Castle DUNDAS CASTLE (exclusive use)
The castle is available for exclusive hire and can be booked for a wide variety of events - weddings, receptions, banqueting, corporate entertainment, conferences, team building, film shoots, etc. Set in 500 acre grounds near South Queensferry, only 8 miles from Edinburgh. Scottish Tourist Board 5 Stars. 14 luxury bedrooms, log fires, drawing room, library, Auld Keep with Great Hall and 15th century Stag Chamber. Licensed for religious and civil wedding ceremonies.

Dalnaglar Castle

DALNAGLAR CASTLE (exclusive use)
Exclusive use of the castle. In-house staff. Accommodation in 10 ensuite bedrooms. Minimum group size 8 people. Includes full Scottish breakfast, 4-course evening meal with champagne, wine and spirits. Spectacular setting in 'fairy glen'. 8 miles from Glenshee ski resort. Located between Braemar and Blairgowrie. 30 miles from Perth. Private fishing for salmon and brown trout. Shooting and stalking. Golf. Additional accommodation available in estate cottages.

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APARTMENTS AT PITFOUR CASTLE (self catering)
Choice of 2 elegantly furnished apartments at Pitfour Castle (a grade A listed building dating from the 1780s). Situated in 6 acres of grounds on the edge of St Madoes (a village 6 miles from Perth). Beautifully restored and immaculately maintained accommodation. Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
1 apartment sleeps 2 (1 four poster bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living room).
1 apartment sleeps 4 (1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room).
Available for weekly lets or short breaks (minimum 2 nights). 360 degree virtual tours.

Forter Castle

FORTER CASTLE (self catering)
Historic 16th century castle set in the stunning scenery of Glen Isla. Located close to Glenshee, 35 miles north of Perth. Available on an totally exclusive basis for small groups or families of up to 10. Self catering. Luxury accommodation includes 5 bedrooms, kitchen, great hall/sitting/dining room with open fire, etc. Recently refurbished. Short breaks sometimes available (min 3 nights). Instant online booking and 360 degree virtual tour.

Minard Castle

MINARD CASTLE (self catering)
19th century castle in a peaceful setting beside Loch Fyne between Inveraray (13 miles) and Lochgilphead in Argyll. Choice of 2 self catering properties:

  • The Lodge (sleeps up to 6 people) in the castle grounds.
  • The Castle Mews Apartment (sleeps 4 - 5) on the upper floor in the courtyard behind the castle.

Extensive grounds with walled garden, woodland walks and lots of wildlife. Ideal base for touring, walking, cycle trails, bird watching, riding, fishing, gardens, archaeological sites, etc. Oban 55 miles. B&B also available in the castle.

Gatelodge photo DALMUNZIE ESTATE (self catering)
Choice of 2 historic properties for self catering: Gatelodge North and Gatelodge South - each sleeping 4 in 2 bedrooms. Set on a 6000 acre sporting estate whose facilities include a 9 hole golf course, tennis court, trout fishing, mountain biking, clay pigeon shooting. Game shooting and 4x4 tours of the estate can be arranged. Panoramic views over the hills of Glenshee. Blairgowrie 25 miles. Perth 42 miles. Braemar 15 miles.
castle photo DELGATIE CASTLE (self catering)
Self catering accommodation for 5 people in the Symbister Suite. Located in the north wing of this historic castle (home of the Clan Hay). 3 bedrooms (1 double with four-poster bed, 1 twin, 1 single), plus lounge and a unique kitchen/diner with barrel-vaulted ceiling. Fishing can be arranged on the estate loch. Situated in Aberdeenshire 3 miles from Turriff. 37 miles north-west of Aberdeen. 80 miles from Inverness.

MORE ACCOMMODATION LISTINGS
Castles to hire for Exclusive Use (with staff & catering / house party style):

Ackergill Tower near Wick Ackergill Tower official site: exclusive accommodation
Blairquhan Castle
Blairquhan Castle
Straiton, Maybole, Ayrshire Blairquhan Castle offers accommodation for 6 - 24 people, on an exclusive fully staffed and catered basis. Perfect for luxury family holidays, weddings or corporate events. Set in 2000 acres of beautiful countryside, 15 miles from Ayr. Turnberry and Troon golf courses within easy reach.
Invercauld Castle Braemar, Aberdeenshire Accommodation for 20 (fully staffed and catered). Weddings.
Kincardine Castle Aberdeenshire Accommodation for groups - house parties, corporate functions, meetings & seminars, receptions, gourmet dinners and concerts. Fishing, game shooting & outdoor activities. kincardinecastle.com
Myres Castle
Myres Castle
Auchtermuchty, Fife Accommodation details - available on a fully catered and totally exclusive basis for 2 - 7 day stays for groups of up to 18 guests. 9 luxurious bedrooms.
Wedderburn near Duns, Berwickshire Fully serviced exclusive rental accommodation. Official web site

Self catering accommodation in Castles:

Calgary Castle Isle of Mull Self catering accommodation
Carbisdale Castle between Dornoch and Lairg Youth Hostel accommodation. Official web site. Said to be haunted.
Craighall Castle Near Blairgowrie, Perthshire Scotts Castle Holidays advert
Self-catering apartment for 8 - 10.
Culzean Castle Near Ayr Accommodation in the Eisenhower Apartment
Owned by the National Trust of Scotland.
Weddings can be arranged here by Highland Country Weddings
Dalcross Castle
Dalcross Castle
near Inverness Self catering accommodation in the castle and cottages
Delgatie Castle Aberdeenshire Official web site: self catering apartments in the castle and on the estate.
Clan Hay Centre. Open to the public.
Erchless Castle near Beauly, Inverness Self catering accommodation for 10 - 15 people
Fordyce Castle Between Banff and Elgin Self catering apartment for 4 people, plus 2 self catering cottages
Official web site.
Fyvie Castle Fyvie, Aberdeenshire Self catering apartment
Kinnairdy Castle Aberdeenshire Self catering accommodation for 8 and fishing.
Castle Lachlan near Inveraray Self catering accommodation for 12
Clan MacLachlan web site
Liberton Tower Edinburgh Castles of Scotland Preservation Trust web site includes details of self catering accommodation.
Plane Tower
(also known as Cock-a-Bendy Castle)
Bannockburn, near Stirling Self-catering for 4-8 people in the tower plus up to 8 in the adjacent manor house. Weddings possible.
Skelmorlie Castle Ayrshire Self catering apartment. Clan Montgomery castle.
St Conan's Tower Argyll Self catering apartments
Sundrum Castle near Ayr Self-catering accommodation
Torrisdale Castle Argyll Castle apartments and holiday cottages: Official web site

Self Catering Cottages to rent on Castle Estates:

Name Location Web resources/Comments
Ardverikie Castle Near Aviemore The castle used in the BBC TV series Monarch of the Glen.
Self catering accommodation is available in the grounds: ardverikie.com
Armadale Castle Isle of Skye Choice of 6 cottages in the grounds of Armadale Castle Gardens & Museum of the Isles: clandonald.com
Balmoral Castle Aberdeenshire Cottages to rent on the estate: balmoralcastle.com
Ballindalloch Castle Banffshire Official web site with details of accommodation to rent on the estate.
Blair Castle
Blair Castle
Perthshire Self catering accommodation in estate lodges.
Blair Castle Caravan Park.
Castle info (open to the public).
Available for civil and religious weddings, and receptions.
Blairquhan Castle Ayrshire Self catering accommodation in estate cottages
Cloncaird Castle Ayrshire Cloncaird Castle web site
Self catering cottages available
Duns Castle
Duns Castle photo
Berwickshire Self catering cottages to rent on the estate.
Azalea Cottage (sleeps 4)
The Coach House (sleeps 3)
St Mary's House (sleeps 9-11)
Duntrune Castle near Kilmartin, Argyll Self catering cottages to rent on the estate.
Official web site
Castle Fraser Aberdeenshire Self catering accommodation in the castle grounds
Fingask Castle Perthshire Official web site
Self catering cottages on the estate.
Kames Castle Isle of Bute Official web site Self-catering cottages
Kilravock Castle Near Inverness Budget self catering accommodation available. Official site
Mellerstein House Scottish Borders West Lodge (cottage for 4) in the grounds of Mellerstain House
The National Trust for Scotland has lots of self catering properties on castle estates throughout Scotland

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