Castles & Estates

Spectacular Scottish castles and estates for sale

We take a look at the finest country houses, castles and estates for sale in Scotland

Mountains, beaches and 'perhaps a loch or two': The incredible Scottish estates at the price of a family home in Surrey

If you're after thousands of acres, a string of properties and breathtaking scenery — as well as incomparable sporting life — for the cost of a family home in the south east of England then a Scottish estate is the answer, says Holly Kirkwood.

A beautiful Georgian home at the heart of a 563-acre sporting and residential estate in whisky-making country

The grand house that's the centrepiece of the Cairnty Estate is just the start of a property which offers pheasant shooting, deer stalking and trout fishing, as well as opportunities for farming, forestry and residential development – what more could one want from a Scottish country estate?

Yorkshire castle removed from ‘at risk’ register thanks to 10-year repair programme

The castle ruins, which date back to 1070, have been taken off the ‘at risk’ register for the first time since 2003.

An estate that comes with two beautiful castles at the price of a three-bed semi in the suburbs

The Dalquharran Estate in Ayrshire offers a quite unbelievable opportunity: a pair of castles set in 260 acres of land at the price of just £800,000.

A private island in Scotland for sale with 660 acres, ancient ruins and its very own ferry

The island of Inchmarnock is an incredibly rare opportunity to own a beautiful island in the Firth of Clyde with hundreds of years of history and a staggeringly beautiful location.

A sprawling estate that includes not one but two magnificent country houses

It's not often that great country houses come to the open market in Cheshire — but two have arrived at once in the form of Cogshall Hall and Cogshall Grange.

A vast Scottish estate for sale that includes five of the Munros, at the cost of a central London flat

Pait and West Monar is a Scottish estate of enormous proportions that's full of all sorts of potential.

An estate with glorious views and a library tower on the shores of Loch Ness

This spectacularly-located estate on the banks of Loch Ness offers grand accommodation, miles of land and a castellated tower with a 360-degree viewing and entertaining space. Toby Keel reports.

Dinmore Manor, one of Britain's most beautiful residential estates, come to the market for the first time in a generation

Dinmore Manor is a 12th-century property that has evolved over hundreds of years to become one of Britain's most spectacular and beautiful estates. Penny Churchill tells its remarkable story.

Sometimes, bigger really is better: Five of the most incredible properties for sale in Britain today

For those with deep pockets, the country property market has some extraordinary treasures for sale today. Here are five options across Britain which have caught our eyes of late.

One of the most incredible privately-owned homes in Britain has come to the market

The magnificent Athelhampton House in Dorset is a manor with spectacular Tudor interiors, 19th-century formal gardens and a fascinating history.

Seven spectacular houses for sale in Wales, from majestic mansions to ruined farmhouses set in their own valley

In honour of St David's Day on March 1, we've collected some of the most beautiful houses for sale right now across the Principality of Wales.

A grand country house built by Robert Bruce, with a billiards room, tennis courts and equestrian facilities beyond belief

An exquisite neo-Classical country house executed in perfect symmetry

The enduring English love affair with the Palladian tradition is encapsulated at glorious Henbury Hall in Cheshire, inspired by Villa Capra at Vicenza.

An estate full of mountains, lakes and rivers where Robert the Bruce once fled his enemies

The Glenlochay estate in Perthshire contains thousands of acres of unspoilt Highland countryside, a handsome farmhouse and three of the most idyllic, remote cottages imaginable.

A delightful 'medieval' castle for sale that was built by one of the 20th century's finest architects

You'd think it was hundreds of years old, but Castell Gyrn is actually a creation of the late 20th century – and it offers the charm of castle living without the headaches of living in an ancient building.

A romantic 19th century castle on the Isle of Man in a perfect spot overlooking Douglas Bay

Harold Tower is an outstanding Gothic-style castle, circa 1830, occupying a commanding position on Douglas Head overlooking the bay.

An astonishing 1,000 year-old château for sale, with gardens laid out by the man who created Versailles

A €15 million château has come on to the market that is one of the finest privately-owned properties in France. Holly Kirkwood takes a look.

A Scottish castle for sale that comes with amazing history, a pub and Europe's largest treehouse

Ackergill Tower is a fascinating place in a beautiful spot, where 15th century architecture and 21st century entertaining meet a history that includes and Scotland's own answer to Helen of Troy. Phoebe Bath explains.