Journey to Scotland. Plan to stay in Scotland for at least 2 to 3 weeks to tour the historic castles in both rural and urban locations. Check into a hotel that is adjacent to many of the castles, stay in an actual castle by choosing the Broomhall Castle Hotel near the town of Stirling in east central Scotland or try the Allison House Hotel located in Edinburgh for a traditional Scottish hotel.
Visit the Edinburgh Castle, which is more than 2,000 years old. Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to James VI within the walls of ancient Edinburgh Castle, which makes it worth a visit by any history buff.
Stop at St. Andrew's Castle located in Fife. St. Andrew's Castle is more than 700 years old and was the birthplace of James III. The game of golf was established on the grounds of St. Andrew's Castle around the year 1457. James II banned golf in the same year because it interfered with his subjects' archery practice. Golf was re-established in 1568 by Mary Queen of Scots.
Take a trip to Stirling Castle in Fourth River Valley. Stirling Castle is one of the strongest symbols of Scottish resistance against English rule. James VI was baptized in this castle and was later crowned there at the age of 13 months after his mother, Mary Queen of Scots, was forced to abdicate the throne.
