Scotland’s Famous Castles

Scotland (Gaelic: Alba) is a country that is part of thethis Castle stands upon an extinct volcano, which had
United Kingdom. Scotland is known for its’ typicalrisen some 340 million years ago. The Edinburgh
Scottish music and sports and has over 790 beautifulCastle has been the center of military activities. It
islands with startling coastlines. The Scottish castlescan be seen against an interesting skyline, where it
are the primary attractions of Scotland and are asits grandly atop the Castle Rock.
symbol of historical moments of this country. ThereAnother popular in Scotland is the Edzell Castle. David
are approximately 3000 Scottish Castles here and areLindsay started the construction of this Castle in the
spread in all parts of the country.year 1520 and later on the Earl of Dalhousie,
The first Castle that I’m going to discuss aboutultimately owned this castle. It is known for a rather
is the Castle Fraser. This Scottish castle is locatedunusual Wall Garden. There is also an association with
near Inverurie and lies in the Aberdeenshire area ofsymbolism with regards to the structure of the
Scotland. This gorgeous Castle served as a backdropgarden.
for some of the scenes that were shot in Bafta. TheBothwell Castle has the reputation of being the
Castle was initially known as the Muchall-in-Mar andlargest Stone Castles in the country. It is located on
has a number of stories attached to it. The Castlea very steep river bank and around shaped tower
Fraser is open for public viewing in the summercharacterizes this magnificent castle. The Bothwell
months only.Castle was constructed by William Moray.
The Edinburgh Castle is the second most popularSo, visit Scotland and catch a glimpse of these
destination in Scotland. It is interesting to note thatinteresting Castles!