Not the most dramatic castle on this list when seen from the outside, but don’t be deceived for Borthwick Hall has all the grandeur and period detail you’d hope to see within, from four-poster beds to stags heads on the wall.
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It’s a beautiful estate designed by David Bryce of Edinburgh around 1864, with later additions by Sir R R Anderson leaving it as it is today: a handsome stone-built baronial mansion with a castellated tower.ĭon’t expect the full suits-of-armour-in-the-hallway vibe here, however: it’s been well kept by the present owners in a very pleasant and liveable style that mixes modern looks with the 150-year-old architecture. Those buyers will be excited by Brankstone Grange Castle in Clackmannanshire, which is easily accessible to both Edinburgh and Glasgow. The castles that makes this list quite often have remote locations - sometimes that’s part of the appeal, of course, but other buyers need to be closer to the main hubs of Scotland. See more pictures of this property or request further details from the agent. There are eight bedrooms in the main house and a string of outbuildings in the surrounding 30 acres, including a chauffeur’s flat (with parking for three cars), kennels and full equestrian facilities, including an all-weather manege.įor sale with Knight Frank. There’s a touch of French chateau about Glenmayne, a beautiful Victorian creation in the heart of the Borders, 38 miles from Edinburgh.Īnd those who are after the romance and whimsy of a castle will be just as delighted by what lies within as they are by the turrets and castellations of the exterior: it’s nothing short of stunning, as these images show.
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Spottes House dates back to 1790, though it was significantly extended in the late 19th century, and has been extensively refurbished in just the last few years.Ībove all else, though, this sounds like a place where you could have the ultimate weekend parties: there’s a billiards room, cinema room, fishing rights on the river, a bowling green and tennis court, a sauna, a loch with boathouse… the list goes on.įor sale with Strutt & Parker. If you’re looking for a castle or estate, you’ll likely be looking for space - and this place has a huge amount of that, with a 10,500sq ft main house and several other buildings, all set in 34 acres near Castle Douglas, a little to the south-west of Dumfries. See more pictures of this property or request further details from the agent.įind more property near Bothkennar, Stirlingshire.
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It’s been run as a country house hotel, with a six-bedroom owners apartment and guest accommodation that comprises 16 en-suite bedrooms, as well as communal areas that are exactly as grand as you’d hope to see in a building of this type.įor sale with Savills. Country Life's Top 100 architects, builders, designers and gardeners.