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Marian Sites in Scotland - Huntingtower Castle
Central to this castle is a huge keep built in the 15th century with an added tower-house constructed 16th century. Whilst on honeymoon, Mary stayed here with her second husband.

http://www.marie-stuart.co.uk/Castles/blair_castle.htm
Marian Sites in Scotland - Blair Castle
On her way back from Inverness, Mary Queen of Scots stayed here in 1564. Study castle in good state of repair that has been in the Atholl family for 700 years.

http://www.scotlandsource.com/about/ctvh5.htm
All Scotland's Sources - Huntingtowers Castle
Located near the city of Perth this castle, built by the Ruthven family, is renowned for its painted ceilings. Read about what happened in the 'lover's room', access, and direction to get there.

http://www.darkisle.com/e/elcho/elcho.html
DarkIsle - Elcho Castle
Originally, Sir John Wemyss of Wemyss was given this land in 1468 when he started this Z-plan tower house with gunloops and fortification. Includes image of interior plasterwork.

http://www.darkisle.com/h/hunting/hunting.html
DarkIsle - Hunting Tower Castle
Study this castle with medieval origins that was two house towers that were linked by two brothers and later amalgamated into a large manor house. Also view some colour images.

http://www.geo.edinburgh.ac.uk/scotgaz/towns/townfirst1319.html
Gazetteer for Scotland - Glendevon Castle
Find out a little more about this castle and the Douglas family by reading short historic note.

http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_scotland/57/dounecastle.htm
CastleUK - Doune Castle
Consider this interesting stone enclosure castle with towers and high curtain wall built in 14th century. Study useful location map, access details, and colour images.

http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_scotland/52/taymouthcastle.htm
CastleUK - Taymouth Castle
Because it is owned by the Taymouth Castle Estate unfortunately there is no public access to this Z-shape tower house built in 16th century. But study sepia photo and map.

http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_scotland/52/castlemenzies.htm
CastleUK - Castle Menzies
Situated just west of Weem, this castle is an old stone Z-plan tower house with massive wing built in 19th century. Includes a map, access arrangements, and photographs.

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