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The Chatelaine's Scottish Castles

The Castles of Kincardine and Angus - Scotland
Alphabetical List with Links

Neighbouring areas with castles include: Aberdeenshire - Perthshire - Fife - Stirling

Affleck15KK Monikie web site
Airlie15KK
Aldbar16-
Allardice17C
Arbuthnott14Tm
Ardestie--
Auchterhouse15KKm
Baikie13-
Balbegno16L
Balcraig--
Balfour16-
Balgavies--
Balinshoe16T
Barnyards16-
Benholm15KK
Black Jack15-
Braikie16L
Brechin14-
Broughty15KKm
Careston17Tm
Claverhouse14-
Claypotts16Z My page
Clova16T
Cluny Crichton17T
Colliston16Z
Cortachy15Cm
Cowie11-
Craig17m
Crathes
(National Trust for Scotland)
16L My page
Denoon--
Dores (W of Dundee)--
Dores (W of Aberfeldy)13O
Dudhope17C Photo by Jos van Geffen
Dun16-
Dundee13O
Dunnottar Castle
Dunnottar Castle
12 C My page
Durris16L
Edzell16T Catriona Trafford Fraser
Photo by Historic Scotland
Ethie15E Official web site
B&B Accommodation
Farnell16T
Fetteresso15KK
Fiddes16L
Finavon17L
Flemington17L
Forfar13O
Forter Castle

Forter Castle

16L Self catering accommodation for 10 people.
Located in Glen Isla, 35 miles north of Perth
Fowglis16T
Gardyne16T
Glamis14Tm Official site including details of facilities for functions, etc.
Photo by Jos van Geffen
Catriona Trafford Fraser
Videos to order online showing Glamis Castle.
Glenbervie House14m
Guthrie Castle (near Forfar)
Guthrie Castle
Official web site
Available for weddings, corporate events, golf and accommodation.
Hallgreen14L
Hatton16Z (also known as Newtyle Castle)
Haulkerton16-
Hyne--
Inglismaldie16T
Invergowrie16Tm
Invermark14K Photo by Jos van Geffen
Inverquharity15KK
Kelly15KK
Kincardine12O
Kineff14K
Kingennie--
Kinnaird15m Catriona Trafford Fraser
Largie17-
Lauriston13Km
Logie16T
Mains16T
Melgund16T
Mergie House17T
Mondynes13-
Morphie--
Muchalls17Cm Page with photo
Murroes16T
Newton--
Panmure13O
Pitarrow15-
Pitcur16L
Pitkerro16Tm
Portlethen17C
Powrie15KK
Quiech--
Red Castle (near Montrose) -KK
Ruthven15-
Shanno17T
Thornton16L
Tillquhillie16Z
Vayne16Z
Wedderburn--
Wemyss--
Whistleberry-T

Classification of castles by code letter:
T towers and tower houses
(mainly around 1540-1680)
K simple keeps
(14th and early 15th century)
KK developed keeps including chambers and courtyards
(from around 1400-1540)
E E-plan tower houses featuring more than one wing
(16th and 17th centuries)
L L-plan tower houses featuring a main block and one wing
(16th and 17th centuries)
Z Z-plan tower houses featuring 2 corner towers situated obliquely opposite each other (16th and 17th centuries)
O walled enclosures
(mainly 12th and 13th century)
C reasonably important castles built around a central courtyard
h 18th century tower houses V castles of unusual plan
m much modified or modernised castellated structures

Local B&B / Hotel Accommodation

Stay with Scotland's Best B&Bs which are all 4 or 5 star establishments.

GLEN CLOVA HOTEL
Traditional country hotel set in magnificent mountain scenery in one of the best known Angus Glens. Kirriemuir 13 miles. Forfar 18 miles. Blairgowrie 25 miles. Dundee 35 miles. Montrose 40 miles. Ideal location for fishing, golf, hill walking, climbing, stalking, game shooting. Double, twin, family bedrooms, and 4-poster bridal suite. Rustic country dining room and bar. Facilities for corporate events, private parties and weddings. Special offers. Luxury lodges also available.

APEX CITY QUAY HOTEL & SPA
4 star deluxe contemporary hotel in Dundee. Contemporary, chic, stylish accommodation in 153 bedrooms and suites. Families welcome. Leisure/fitness facilities in YuSpa with ozone pool, hot tubs, sauna, sanarium, technogym, etc. Restaurant with 2 AA Rosettes. Special rates and late deals often available. Hi-tech conference facilities. Available for weddings, parties and corporate events.

SWALLOW HOTEL DUNDEE
Tastefully extended Victorian mansion set in its own landscaped gardens on the outskirts of Dundee (3.5 miles). 3 Stars. Leisure club with indoor heated pool, spa, sauna, solarium, gym. 103 bedrooms with digital TV, direct dial telephone & broadband access. Restaurant. Instant online booking. Special offers often available. Facilities for weddings, conferences and banqueting. 20 miles from St Andrews.

Self Catering Accommodation

PIPERDAM GOLF & LEISURE RESORT
Award winning multi-leisure resort set in parkland near the village of Fowlis. 5 miles from Dundee. Perth 18 miles. Choice of 4 star log lodges with 1, 2, 3 or 5 bedrooms. All with balcony, TV, DVD, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer, etc. VIP lodges have a sauna & outdoor hot tub. Restaurant & bar with views of the loch and golf course. Leisure facilities include indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, spa, gym. 18 hole golf course and 12-bay driving range. Well stocked 40 acre loch for boat & bank fishing. Osprey Centre.

GLEN CLOVA LUXURY LODGES
2 adjoining self catering lodges (each sleeps 4 - 6). Can be let together for groups of 8 - 12. Set in magnificent mountain scenery in one of the best known Angus Glens. Each lodge has 2 en-suite double/twin bedrooms, private sauna and outdoor hot tub, open plan living area with fully equipped kitchen, sitting room and dining room (upstairs) leading onto a large balcony with magnificent scenic views. Facilities include TV, CD and 2 fold-away beds. Kirriemuir 13 miles. Forfar 18 miles. Blairgowrie 25 miles. Dundee 35 miles. Montrose 40 miles. Ideal location for fishing, golf, hill walking, climbing, stalking, game shooting.

More Cottages in Angus & Dundee

Travel & Tours

The Internet Guide to Scotland provides online info about Travel - Transport - Accommodation - Sightseeing - Weddings.

Scotland Made Easy
Self drive tours with a customised itinerary to suit your interests (e.g. castles, distilleries, standing stones). Includes booking service with quality accommodation (4 star B&Bs, night in a castle or country mansion, etc.).

Clansandcastles.com
Accommodation reservations for castles, inns & country houses.
Itinerary planning for self-drive tours (with car hire if required).
Private tour guides. Clan lands research.
Official tour operator for The Gathering 2009

Celia Ffitch-Stewart
Fully insured driver-guide with Mercedes limousine for your tailor-made guided tour. Half day, full day or extended tours. Airport collection (Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness). Services can include itinerary planning and accommodation reservations. Meet your clan chief, trace your roots, stay in a castle, tour the distilleries. Member of HOSTGA (Highlands of Scotland Tour Guide Association).

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