4 castles that you should see and visit on a route through Scotland

Surely you identify the image of Scotland with that of his castles, which is logical since it can be said that it is land of castles.

Therefore, in a car trip through scotland You cannot miss a visit to some of its castles.

Some are large fortifications with a large complex of buildings, which you see in cities like Edinburgh.

Others are small castles or large fortified mansions that maintain the atmosphere of the era in which they were built.

And others are the remains of what used to be a castle, whose surrounding gardens or outstanding location give them a special charm.

I don't know how many castles you can find in the lands of Scotland, but I am going to highlight four castles that I know and that are well worth putting on your route and visiting.

Edinburgh castle

In the Scottish capital there is the largest castle that you can see in that city. region of Great Britain.

Actually the edinburgh castle It is a large fortification with two lines of walls in which a large number of buildings and interesting corners are grouped.

Located at the highest part of the hill where the old medieval city extends, during your visit to the castle you can walk along its walls or climb defensive towers, like the Argyle from where you have spectacular views of Edinburgh.

During your tour you will be able to see corners such as Grand Canyon Mons Meg or the chapel of Saint Margaret, built in 1103, and the oldest building in the city.

And, above all, in the crown square you will be able to see the Big room and the crown jewels in the old royal palace in edinburgh.

Stirling Castle

Stirling is a small and historic town located 70 kilometers west of Edinburgh. And it also has a big castle.

In the upper area of ​​the hill where the city extends is where the great fortification is located, which in some way may remind you of the aforementioned edinburgh castle.

The fortifications where the castle is located date back to the 1216th century, and in XNUMX it became a royal residence.

On your visit to the castle you will see that the current buildings are Renaissance style, since they are from the 16th and 17th centuries.

Surrounded by gardens, from the walls of the stirling castle You have good panoramic views of the city as well as the surrounding fields, where important battles have taken place in the history of Scotland.

From them, in the distance, you can also see the Wallace monument, famous leader of the fight for Scottish independence.

On your visit to the castle the most notable corners that you will see are the Great Hall and Royal Chapel.

Urquhart Castle

Surely in your car route through Scotland you will plan to go to the enigmatic Lake Ness.

The most notable corner of this natural enclave are the remains of the Urquhart Castle, which you will find on the shores of the famous lake, with corners with a certain charm.

This fortification was built in the 1692th century, but now only the remains remain after the great fire it suffered in XNUMX caused by the English so that it was taken by the Jacobites.

During your visit of Urquhart Castle You will be able to see an interesting multimedia presentation that tells you the story of it and its destruction.

Eilean Donan Castle

Surely you have the image of a “typical Scottish castle” in your mind. When you see the Eilean Donan castle I'm sure you'll recognize it as such.

I will tell you that it is my favorite castle in Scotland.

To see it you must go to the Isle of Skye, and you will find it before crossing the bridge that will take you to it from the small town of Kyle for Lochalsh.

On the seashore, to enter this charming Scottish castle you must cross a small bridge.

Built at the beginning of the 13th century, the Eilean Donan castle It has been the protagonist of several films, which you will understand when you visit it because its interior will take you to the Middle Ages.

I tell you that you trip through the castles of Scotland It will always remain in your memory.