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Fenton Tower, East Lothian, a restored tower house where thorough archaeological recording took place. [1]The restoration of castles and tower houses in Scotland, generally by private individuals and families, has been taking place for over a century [2] [verification needed] and is of major significance in the field of historic buildings in the country, and sometimes a subject of controversy.
Ruined castles in Highland (council area) (1 C, 30 P) I. ... Pages in category "Ruined castles in Scotland" The following 26 pages are in this category, out of 26 ...
Inchdrewer Castle is a 16th-century tower house in the parish of Banff, Aberdeenshire, in the north-east of Scotland. Situated on a slight rise 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south-west of Banff, it looks across to Banff Bay. Originally owned by the Currour family, it was purchased by the Ogilvies of Dunlugas in 1557 and became their main family seat.
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This list includes the historic houses, castles, abbeys, museums and other buildings and monuments in the care of Historic Environment Scotland (HES). HES (Scottish Gaelic: Àrainneachd Eachdraidheil Alba) is a non-departmental public body of the Scottish Government, responsible for investigating, caring for and promoting Scotland’s historic environment.
Ruined: Historic Scotland: Sorbie: Staplegorton Castle: Motte and Bailey: 12th century: No remains: Threave Castle: Tower house: 14th century: Ruined: Historic Scotland: Tibbers Castle or Mote de Tibris: Motte and bailey: 13th century: No remains: Private: The ruins lie within the estate of Drumlanrig Castle: Torthorwald Castle: Oblong plan ...
The castle was restored in the 20th century and is now open to the public. The ruins of the castle are spread over 1.4 hectares (3 + 1 ⁄ 2 acres), surrounded by steep cliffs that drop to the North Sea, 160 feet (50 metres) below. A narrow strip of land joins the headland to the mainland, along which a steep path leads up to the gatehouse.
Most of Scotland's castles, whether ruined or occupied, remain in private ownership, though many are open to the public at least occasionally. During the twentieth century a number of older castles were transferred into the care of the state, and these are now the responsibility of Historic Scotland , which was created as an agency in 1991.