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Spectacular Scottish castles and estates for sale

Country Life

A look at the finest castles, country houses and estates for sale in Scotland today.

Moniaive, Dumfriesshire — £1,350,000

A unique opportunity to acquire one of Scotland’s most distinctive country homes, Glenluiart House is an elegant A-listed Arts and Crafts villa.

Set in 8 acres, it sits on an elevated position on the hillside with uninterrupted open aspects over the Galloway countryside.

It also has a thriving holiday-let business included, with four B-listed cottages on the estate.

For sale with Savills. See more pictures of this property.

Bogside, Fife — £3,950,000

Brankstone Grange Castle is a devilishly pretty Scots Baronial castle in the heart of a 34 acre estate that’s just 27 miles from Edinburgh.

Belived to date from around 1864, the baronial mansion totals almost 11,000sq ft of space in a stunning setting near the Ochil Hills

However, in recent years, it’s undergone a full refurb — all the history you could ask for, with all the modern trimmings you need

For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures of this property.

Ardgay, Sutherland — £5,000,000

29 acres, 19 bedrooms and 41,000sq ft of accommodation. Carbisdale Castle is a bit of a doozy.

The current owner has undertaken a vast restoration of key parts of the castle, which was originally built for the Dowager Duchess of Sutherland. The current owners intends to blend those decorative features and grandeur with all the modern luxuries you require.

The situation is exceptional, as the pictures show. One particular highlight is the 6 acre loch, where you can fish for wild brown trout.

For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures of this property.

Longniddry, East Lothian — £8,000,000

A fully restored, opulent but welcoming 13-bedroom family home in 13 acres of private gardens. Welcome to Seton Castle.

Built in 1789 by Robert Adam using the stone from Seton Palace, which was Mary Queen of Scots’ prefered retreat. It was his final project in Scotland.

Recent updates include a full security system, a state-of-the-art gym, playroom, refurbished kitchen, olde worlde bar, cinema, guest cottages, apartments and a helipad.

For sale with Savills. See more pictures of this property.

Blairgowrie, Perthshire — £1,250,000

For sale for the first time on the open market since 1787, Newton Castle on the edge of Blairgowrie is one of Scotland’s hidden treasures.

Built over four storeys, this Z-plan tower house commands quite a presence, but the interior keeps a very homely feel

Newton is set in about 11 acres of grounds and gardens, the property also benefits from a variety of outbuildings and a separate cottage

For sale with Savills. See more pictures of this property.

Kingussie, Highlands — £12,000,000

The Balavil Estate is almost 7,000 acres of the Highlands, centred on this classic country seat within the Cairngorms National Park.

While its wild and remote enough to fulfil anybody’s fantasies, it’s also surprisingly accessible: the main A9 is close by, giving excellent links to Inverness with its rail service and airport.

For sale with Landfor. See more pictures and details for this property.

Linlithgow, West Lothian — £2,750,000

An exquisite Scots Baronial mansion, Preston House offers a touch of castle chic without castle headaches: this is no draughty medieval semi-wreck, but a superb home that is both immaculate and full of character.

Thus, sweeping staircases and four-poster beds sit alongside indoor pools and a games rooms, which the grounds are an easily managed four acres. Best of all for those looking for a level of practicality, this glorious property has outstanding transport links: Edinburgh is under 20 miles away and Glasgow isn’t much further.

For sale with Rettie. See more pictures and details for this property.

Kirknewton, Midlothian — £3,500,000

A rare find, this Grade B-listed baby castle — techically a Scots Baronial house — is in the countryside just a few miles south-west of Edinburgh.

There are six bedrooms and 15 acres of land in a beautiful, well-kept home that’s wonderfully well presented.

It’s an ideal house for outdoor types, with equestrian facilities and paddocks as well as its own tennis court — and all within half an hour of the centre of Edinburgh.

For sale with Ellisons. See more pictures of this property.

Tranent, East Lothian — Offers over £1,450,000

Battlements, spiral staircases, stags’ heads on the walls and a barrel-vaulted kitchen in the basement: while some castles are disguised stately homes, Fa’side Castle is the real deal.

Built in the 14th century, it offers fantastic views across East Lothian up to nearby Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth.

There are six bedrooms, a couple of acres of grounds and a 300-year-old barn that’s been converted in to a pair of cottages.

For sale with Savills. See more pictures of this property.

Creetown, Dumfries & Galloway — £9,500,000

Far from your usual castle-buying opportunity, Castle Cary isn’t just a ruined castle by the sea — although it is also that — since it comes with an entire holiday park as part of the deal.

The place has been in the same family for 166 years but now the whole thing is ip for sale, including the holiday park (opened in 1976) complete with its swimming pool, pub, nine-hole golf course and over 100 tent/caravan pitches, all set in 220 acres.

There is a fine six-bedroom main house, while the castle itself is a romantic ruin, dating back to the 15th century.

For sale with Galbraith. See more pictures of this property.