Loch Leven Castle

May 26, 1999.Reading time 3 minutes.

One of the castles that Mary, Queen of Scots was imprisoned in, built in the middle of Loch Leven

Elcho

May 27, 1999.Reading time 4 minutes.

This somewhat restored z-plan towerhouse stands on the bank of the River Tay

May 27, 1999.Reading time 3 minutes.

It looks like a giant castle tower, but it’s really a 19th century folly built on the foundations of an older castle

May 27, 1999.Reading time 4 minutes.

Huntingtower is an unusual, well-preserved castle, consisting of three different phases of building, including ornate painted ceilings inside

May 28, 1999.Reading time 5 minutes.

An enormous castle complex on a huge peninsula, separated from the mainland by a narrow pass

May 28, 1999.Reading time 3 minutes.

Huntly is considered one of the “noblest baronial mansions” in Scotland, it feels almost modern

May 28, 1999.Reading time 6 minutes.

An extensive 13th century ruined castle.

May 29, 1999.Reading time 4 minutes.

One of the most striking ruins in the highlands, Duffus looks like it is sinking into the soft mound of earth upon which it is built

May 29, 1999.Reading time 3 minutes.

An easy to miss cluster of stone foundations jutting out to sea are all that remain of this 15th century castle

May 29, 1999.Reading time 4 minutes.

One of the few medieval buildings with the remains of original plaster inside