Scotland - The country of Bagpipes, Kilts and Whisky. But that's not what Scotland is, at least not all that Scotland is. Scotland is a country of wild rough nature and astonoshing beauty , rich on history, friendly people, mountains, glens, lochs, flora and fauna. Come with me on a journey exploring this special place, valueing its unique atmosphere, getting to know its inhabitants and unique history. Scotland, a country like no other, seen from the eyes of a non native, feeling home there.
Castles
Castles

Roslin Castle

Also spelled: Rosslyn CastleLocation: near Roslin village, Midlothian, Lowlands of Scotlandkind of castle: 14th century stone castletoday: partly ruined, partly habitablepublic transport: buses from Edinburgh …

Hermitage Castle

Location: Newcastleton, Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scottish Borders, Scotlandkind of castle: stone tower house/keep (earlier: motte and bailey, wooden)today: partially ruined and seasonally open to publicpublic transport: …

Gilnockie Tower

Location: near Canonbie, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotlandkind of castle: 16th century tower housetoday: visitor centre, Clan Armstrong Museum; all opened to publicpublic transport: buses from …

Scone Palace

Location: Scone north of Perth city centre, Perthshire, Scotlandkind of castle: gothic revival styled historic housetoday: open to publicpublic transport: buses from Perth City Centrescheduled …