Castle Tours in Scotland

Castles, Ghosts and Monsters Tour

• Guests of the six-day Castles, Ghosts and Monsters Tour begin in Edinburgh and are taken through some of Scotland's best-known castles, including Carnasserie Castle. Known for its unusual layout and Renaissance details, the castle was built in the 16th century and its main structure has never been restored. After the tour, the group is taken for a whiskey tasting at a local distillery. The highlight of the trip is an after-dark guided tour of Castle Menzies, a 16th-century castle that is reportedly filled with paranormal activity and ghost sightings.

  Castles, Ghosts and Monsters Tour
  All Star Leisure (UK) Ltd
  27 Old Gloucester Road
  London, England
  WC1N 3XX
  011-44-208-133-8375
  weekendgetaways.co.uk

Stirling Castle, Lochs & Whiskey

• Starting from either Edinburgh or Glasgow, the Stirling Castle tour drives guests in an air-conditioned coach to the medieval city of Stirling. The primary attraction is Stirling Castle, built in the 15th century; the landmark is one of the most visited historic sites in the city. One of Scotland's largest and most historically important locations, it is surrounded on three sides by steep cliffs and, until the 1930s, was a guard station for the crossing of the River Forth. The castle served as home to several kings and queens and hosted many ceremonies, including the crowning of Mary, Queen of Scots in 1543. The castle survived eight sieges and today features daily tours. After a tour of the castle, guests are treated to a meal and whiskey tasting at the Glengoyne Malt Whisky Distillery. While at the distillery, guests can go on a behind-the-scenes tour and discover the secret to making flavorful whiskey.

  Scottish Tours
  14 Muriel Street
  Barrhead, Glasgow
  G78 1QB, Scotland
  United Kingdom
  011-44-0871-200-8008
  scottishtours.co.uk/index.asp

St. Andrews Tours

• Located in Fife not far from Edinburgh, St. Andrews Castle was built as a defense system by Bishop Rodger. Construction of the castle's foundation began in the early 1300s. The building has stood witness to several battles, and was destroyed and rebuilt several times. Having undergone some refurbishment, it now serves as a tourist destination. The sandy areas surrounding the castle are where golf, the country's most famous sport, began; today the grounds feature one of Fife's best-rated courses. Tour guides are available at varying times of the day, providing both private and public tours of the main building and its surrounding area.

  St. Andrews Castle
  North Street
  St. Andrews
  Fife, Scotland
  011-44-0133-447-7196
  visitstandrews.co.uk/standrewscastle.cfm