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Levan Castle, Gourock
Castle Levan , is a 14th century keep and an adjoining, larger, 16th century tower overlooking the Firth of Clyde above Gourock. The walls are pierced with small windows and gun-slits and the walls are thick enough to contain stairs to a first-floor hall. It was originally built by the Mortons and is reputedly haunted by a Lady Montgomery who was starved to death by her husband for harshly treating some local peasants. The castle offers fine views over the estuary of the river Clyde.

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Liberton Tower, Edinburgh
Liberton Tower dates from the late 15th century and was originally owned by the Dalmahoy family. But it was abandoned in the 17th century when William Little, Lord Provost of Edinburgh abandoned it when he built Liberton House. The Castles of Scotland Preservation Trust have restored it and it is available as a venue for business meetings as well as providing over-night accommodation.

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Mains Castle, East Kilbride
There is a 15th Century keep (strong stone tower) in 3.5 acres of its own grounds overlooking the loch at the James Hamilton Heritage Park, East Kilbride. Internally the Castle has been restored to its 15th Century splendour with solid oak beams, open stone fires, flagstone floors and has won Saltire awards for reconstruction and renovation. A spiral staircase winds from the ground floor 'Barrel Vault' to the fifth floor Garret giving access to the Parapet and Cap Tower. The castle is said to be haunted by a woman who was strangled by her jealous husband.

Myres Castle, Auchtermuchty, Fife
Myres Castle is a 16th century Z-plan tower house with later additions. There was an earlier castle but the present one was built in 1630 by John Scrimgeour, Master of Works to King James V. Mary Queen of Scots visited on more than one occasion.

Pitfichie Castle, Monymusk, Aberdeenshire
Pitfichie Castle is a 16th century tower houseand was originally the property of the Urie family although it later passed to the Forbes. It was abandoned at the end of the 18th century but has now been refurbished and provides accommodation for 10-12 people.

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Plane Castle, Stirling
Located on the edge of the battlefield of Bannockburn, Plane (or Plean) Castle was built in the 15th century by the Sommervilles. Larger windows and an extra floor were added around 1900 during renovations after it had become a ruin. Guests area encouraged to bring their own flag or banner and to fly it from the battlements while in residence!

Rumgally House, St Andrews, Fife
This was originally a hunting lodge in the 15th century but passed to the Scotts of Balwearie in 1528. Set in 25 acres of beautiful countryside, bed and breakfast accommodation can be provided for up to seven guests.

Skibo Castle, Dornoch
There was a castle here owned by the Bishops of Caithness until the 16th century. The Marquis of Montrose was held prisoner there in 1650. Nothing remains of the original castle and the present building was created by the industrialist Andrew Carnegie at the end of the 19th century. It has now become an up-market country club, frequented by show-business stars and those with the money to be treated as house-guests of a 7,000 acre sporting estate of the Edwardian era.

Stonefield Castle, Mull of Kintyre
Stonefield Castle is in the Scottish Baronial style, built in 1837 and originally home to the Campbell family. There are views over Loch Fyne, and only two miles from Tarbert, an attractive fishing village.

Stuart Castle, Inverness
Named after James Stuart, Mary Queen of Scots' half brother, who was given the title of Earl of Moray. Both he and the 2nd Earl were murdered so the castle was not completed 1625 by the 3rd Earl. It is a tower house which may incorporate parts of an earlier building. The neighbouring Macintoshes captured the castle not long after it had been completed as they disputed ownership. It was abandoned early in the 19th century but was renovated in 1977 (by a Stuart) and now takes paying guests.

Sundrum Castle, Ayr
Sundrum incorporates a 14th century tower with walls 12 feet thick which was once owned by the Wallaces of Sundrum. The original castle was radically altered when a Georgian mansion was built round it in 1793. The building is said to be haunted by a "Green Lady". It became a hotel at one point but is now divided into self-catering apartments and there are also bungalows in the grounds.

Torrisdale Castle, Carradale, Argyll
Built in 1815 and extended at the start of the 19th century, the ground floor has been converted into three luxury self- catering apartments.

Tower of Hallbar, Carluke, Lanarkshire
The Scottish Parliament passed a law in 1535 requiring any Border landowner with property worth over one hundred pounds to build a protective tower as a defence against Border outlaws or reivers. The Tower of Hallbar was built in response to this and was originally a Douglas stronghold. It became derelict but is now being renovated by the Vivat Trust to create self-catering accommodation for up to seven people.

Tower of Lethendy, Meikleour, Perthshire
This is a 16th or 17th century tower house built in red sandstone which was extended in the 19th century to create a large mansion house. Originally the property of the Herons, John Graham of Claverhouse was a descendant of a daughter of this family. There is accommodation for up to 14 at prices from £16,000 per week, fully staffed and catered.

Tulloch Castle Hotel, Dingwall, Inverness-shire
The castle may incorporate parts of an original 12th or 13th century building though much of it is from the 16th and 17th century. It is said to be haunted by a "Green Lady".

Venlaw Castle, Peebles
The Hay family had a 14th century castle here called Smithfield. Venlaw Castle was built in the Scottish Baronial Style on the same site in 1782 and was owned by the Elphinstones in the 19th century. It was enlarged in 1854 and is set in four acres of woodland.

Wedderburn Castle, Duns, Berwickshire
A Georgian castle built in 1785 on the site of an earlier building, Wedderburn Castle is set in 60 acres of parkland. The entire castle must be hired (sleeping 22-28).
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