Castles & Heritage
Things To Do
Some of Scotland’s most iconic castles and stately homes are within an hour’s drive of Dalnoid
Balmoral Castle- the King's Scottish holiday home, lies to the north of Dalnoid in Royal Deeside. Open to the public from Apr - Jul each year, for visitors to enjoy the gardens, grounds, Ballroom, cafe and gift shop.
For a more personal insight to the lives and workings of the Estate, pre-book a luxury Land Rover Discovery tour, to get a guided tour of the estate with one of the experienced rangers.
Braemar Castle on the way to Balmoral is a compact tower house run by the local community, who have 12 furnished rooms on show, reflecting the use of the castle over the centuries.
Scone Palace, just outside of Perth, was once the crowning place of Scottish Kings and home to the Earls of Mansfield. As well as housing an outstanding collection of antiques, paintings and rare artefacts, outside the 100 acres of grounds include a maze and adventure playground.
Blair Castle, nr Blair Atholl is the ancient seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl and was the setting for the TV series Conquer the Castle,and also featured in Victoria. 30 rooms are on display, each alive with characters from the past and full of fascinating antiques and art.
Glamis Castlewas the childhood home of HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. As you enter the Queen Mother Gates, you will see the Castle's turrets and towers, nestled at the end of the mile-long drive. Once inside, each room is brought to life by the knowledgeable guides, telling the castle's story and evolution. Walks around the gardens and grounds take in the mixture of parkland, woodland and Pinetum.
