Selection of the fascinating ancient monuments to be found around Scotland
Very tall standing stone on South Uist that dates to neolithic period. The stone rises almost 17 feet into the air which makes it one of the largest standing stones in the isles. Its history is veiled in a typical hebridean mist.
Excavated in the 1980s to its present state. Bronze and iron age on the coast north of Golspie. Large circulcar broch that is well worth a quick explore on a striking site beside the coast.
4000 year old chambered cairn in good condition in Glen Urquhart.
Impressive, well preserved broch that stands almost 7 metres tall with distinctivetiangular lintel about the entrance. On small road south of village of Alltnacaillich
Once substantial township entirely cleared in the Highland Clearances. Eery and tragic evidence of how this event transformed this land and landscape.
The visitor guide to the amazing ring of standing stones at Callanish on Lewis in the Outer Hebrides.
Bronze age circular cemetary beside the battlefield at Culloden and now famous from Outlander series. Probably 4000 years old
Dun Carloway is one of the best-preserved Iron Age Brochs in the whole of Scotland dating back to something like 1st century AD. It is near Callanish and should be visited.
Why are 200 stones aligned in a pattern in this field (and there were probably 600 to start with). What was there purpose? This is the most striking and most mysterious of the stone lines in Caithness. Just off A99 South of Wick and easy to visit. (signposted)
Tower House splendidly remodelled by Robert Adam in 1782. Wedding venue with self-catering apartments. Can be walked around outside
Fake castle built in 1863 by Sir James Matheson (of Jardine Matheson fame) who resettled crofters to take the land.It has undergone a huge refurbishment.
Ruined 13th century castle near Salen on the East coast of Mull in ruinous and dangerous state on headland.
Isolated tower castle on south coast of Mull near Lochbuie overlooking the sea. In ruinous state but still impressive overlooking quiet and isolated sandy beach. Sea Eagles often nest in the hillside above the beach.
C16 castle built from monastery stone for Bishop of Argyll on east coast of Kintyre. You can actually stay in the castle courtesy of Landmark Trust.
C15th Castle near Turriff in excellent condition with long, interesting history. Two bedrooms available for B&B so great opportunity to stay.
Excavated in the 1980s to its present state. Bronze and iron age on the coast north of Golspie. Large circulcar broch that is well worth a quick explore on a striking site beside the coast.
Remote and picturesque castle hidden away in North West Lochaber on its own tidal island.
Lovely pink 16th century castle near Banff that is now a B&B and a very sumptious and historical one with excellent art on the walls.
The visitor guide to the amazing ring of standing stones at Callanish on Lewis in the Outer Hebrides.
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