17 Spellbinding Scottish Castles to Spend the Night In
Castle Levan, Inverclyde
Castle Levan hotel is a family-run bed and breakfast located in an enviable setting with panoramic vistas overlooking the Firth of Clyde to multiple lakes, the Trossach Mountains and Ben Lomond.
It sits on a site that’s been inhabited since the 14th century, though the current building was expanded substantially after the mid-16th century. About 300 years later, a vast mansion was built near the ruins and given the same name. It was renovated and converted into a B&B in the 1980s.
Today, the three-story castle, complete with a garret, has a turnpike staircase that leads to the Great Hall, while the pine ceiling was reclaimed from a 17th-century thread mill. The guest rooms can be found on the second floor — the former guard room is especially romantic with its vaulted ceilings and key-hole window.
Comlongon Castle, Dumfries
The 14th-century Comlongon Castle, located in Dumfries along the border with England, still has its original tower which was extended by adding the 19th-century baronial-style mansion. Today it serves as an elegant hotel with 15 guest rooms, all individually themed, and most with four-poster beds. Honeymooners can opt for the honeymoon suites that include whirlpool baths and canopy beds.
There are two award-winning restaurants on site, with chefs preparing dishes featuring local produce, along with a private residents’ bar.
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Torrisdale Castle, Kintyre
Torrisdale Castle is located on the Kintyre peninsula overlooking the Isle of Arran. It hosts self-catering accommodation which includes The Servants’ Quarters on the castle’s ground floor. It was once used as the communal rooms, stores and kitchens, but today guests enjoy a luxury stay with incredible views looking out to the lawn and the sea.
Spread across 1,800 square feet, it has a master bedroom, two twin rooms, a living room, dining room, a roll-top bath and shower room as well as a “secret” room — you’ll have to look for that. It also includes exclusive access to a riverside hot tub and sauna.
There are several cottages available too, like the Garden Cottage with a wood-fueled hot tub that overlooks the former walled garden. Guests can also enjoy a variety of activities, including wildlife watching or paddling out from the castle’s private beach.
