National Trust castles to visit

BRODICK

Arran visitors love the gardens, woodland and waterfalls as well as the treasure-packed castle.

BRODIE

Flower-lovers will be amazed at the 400 varieties of daffodil at this turreted Moray gem.

CASTLE FRASER

One of Scotland’s largest tower houses, it has secret staircases and trapdoors as well as great portraits.

DRUM

Take a stroll through the Old Wood of Drum with its oak trees planted in the 18th Century.

FYVIE

This 800-year-old fortress has an impressive portrait collection as well as a grisly death mask of a hanged murderer.

KELLIE

Learn how architects and artists managed to save the castle from ruin in the 19th Century.

CULZEAN

A jewel in the crown with 40 buildings and secret follies in this gorgeous, rambling Ayrshire estate.

CRAIGIEVAR

A real fairytale setting – said to be a Disney inspiration – for this castle packed with armour and art.

CRATHES

You’ll find massive yew hedges planted as early as 1703 and much else to admire at this magnificent 16th Century tower house.

ALLOA TOWER

It has the largest surviving keep in Scotland as well as opulent 18th Century interiors and great views over nine counties.