Live Like A Laird: 10 Of The Best Scottish Castles To Stay In

Grand halls, turret views and resident ghosts … From the Borders to the Highlands, these accommodating castles offer bags of history, luxury and escapism

Home of the Duke and Duchess of Fife, who live on site, the 15th-century Kinnaird has three rented apartments, of which the Macduff Tower is the most traditional, with views out across its well-stocked deer park, and a huge bedroom with four-poster bed. If you’re looking for a castle stay with a dog in tow, this is for you – there’s no extra charge for canine guests and they’ll love running in the grounds. Kinnaird is only open to the public for one day each year (in September), so you’ll have the place to yourself; and if you enjoy wild swimming, head for the lake.
Macduff Tower, sleeps four, from £535 for two nights; kinnairdcastle.co.uk