Castles & Historic Sites
Driving Route
The Highlands and its people have played more than their fair share in making the history of Scotland and the World.
In a history spanning over 12,000 years, visit imposing castles, a ruined barracks and the grand stately homes of the clan chiefs. Learn things that may well change how you see the world. This route has been curated by Historic Environment Scotland. Historic Environment Scotland is the lead public body established to investigate, care for and promote Scotland's historic environment. Route image by Astrid Horn [CC BY-SA 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
What you'll see
Huntingtower Castle
Huntingtower Castle has two fine and complete towers, built in the 15th and 16th centuries and joined by a range in the 17th century.
Dunkeld Cathedral
Wander among the ruins of Scotland's most romantic cathedral, set at an ancient ecclesiastical centre A truly historic must see!
Dunfallandy Stone
The red sandstone Dunfallandy Stone is one of the finest surviving Pictish cross-slabs. Carved into the stone are several human figures, along with animals and beasts that may form religious allegory. The stone is probably in its original location, though…
Sunnybrae Cottage
Take a peek at unique details of this 1700s Highland home - a simple building with a complex history. Currently exterior access only.
Blair Castle
Blair Castle stands in its grounds near the village of Blair Atholl in Perthshire in Scotland. It is the ancestral home of the Clan Murray, and was historically the seat of their chief.
Ruthven Barracks
Spot the bulwark against the Jacobites on a prominent mound visible for miles around
Urquhart Castle
The magnificently situated Urquhart Castle, on the shore of Loch Ness, has seen some of the most dramatic chapters in our nation's story
Clava Cairns
Discover one of Scotland's most evocative prehistoric sites - the exceptional remains of an ancient cemetery, set on a terrace above the River Nairn
Fort George
A vast site - one of the most outstanding artillery fortifications in Europe. It remains unaltered and allows a very complete picture
