The Cairngorms has had an important role to play in much of Scotland's history - from Royal fueds and bloody battles to industrial revolution. There are many sites which tell these stories dotted all around the Cairngorms National Park - at some you may have to use your imagination a little more than at others, but they all delve deep into the history of the area.
1. Loch an Eilein at Rothiemurchus
Loch an Eilein (loch of the island) with it's 13th century island castle was voted 'UK's best picnic spot', easy walks through anc...
2. Balmoral Castle
In 2019 the grounds, gardens, exhibitions, gift shop and coffee shop will be open to the Public on a daily basis from Monday 1st A...
3. Corgarff Castle
An isolated tower house in the Cairgorms that was a residence of the high-status Forbes family. After Culloden in 1746, it was con...
4. Drumin Castle
Only two walls remain of this former stronghold of Alexander Stewart, better known as the 'Wolf of Badenoch' (1342-1406). The rui...
5. Blair Castle and Gardens
Blair Castle is nestled in the dramatic landscape of Highland Perthshire and has been home to 19 generations of Stewarts and Murra...
6. Ruthven Barracks
Spot the bulwark against the Jacobites on a prominent mound visible for miles around. Ruthven Barracks were built by George II's g...
7. Ballindalloch Castle
Castle and Gardens - open until 30 September 2019....
8. Braemar Castle
17th Century Castle with an exciting story. Built in 1628 by the Earl of Mar as his Highland hunting lodge, burned in the first Ja...
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