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There is something quietly powerful about choosing to elope. Stripping everything back to what truly matters. Just the two of you, your promises, and a […]

22nd April 2026

The snowdrops around Barcaldine Castle are looking beautiful just now –  quiet signs that winter is slowly loosening its grip and spring is on the […]

4th March 2026

Yorkshire businessman David Whitehead bought the castle from the Campbell family in 2009. David lives in Calderdale, West Yorkshire where he runs the family business […]

18th November 2025

Rent your very own castle in Scotland… Imagine yourself and your beloved family and friends driving up the gravel driveway to your very own fairytale […]

16th October 2025

A wedding is a momentous occasion that celebrates love, unity, and heritage. When it comes to Scottish weddings, the traditional wedding dress plays a significant […]

4th August 2023

The largest portion of overseas visitors to Scotland are tourists from the United States, making up 18.2% of visitors, according to VisitScotland. From our stunning […]

30th May 2023

The traditional full Scottish breakfast is not so different from the more well-known full English breakfast. It includes such familiar ingredients as bacon, sausage, eggs, […]

22nd July 2022

So, you’re planning a wedding in Scotland (or attending one), and you plan to wear a kilt? Good choice! The wedding kilt is a staple […]

31st March 2022

1. Ancient, but Still Open Castles, by their very nature, tend to hold mysteries. As one of the few ancient castles on the mainland that […]

17th January 2022

It’s that time of year again! After another long year, it’s nearly time to celebrate Hogmanay. Out with the old and in with the new. […]

21st December 2021

It’s all very well coming to stay in one of our elegant and traditional castle rooms, but rooms are just for sleeping in. That’s why […]

26th November 2021

Do you dream of having a traditional Scottish wedding? There’s a lot to Scottish culture when it comes to getting married, and there are plenty […]

28th October 2021

When you come to stay in Scotland, you come for our historic sites and breath-taking scenery. Although our view of Loch Creran and the Glen […]

26th August 2021

Got any special occasions coming up? Any cool party themes in mind? If not, why not?! Nothing adds to the fun of a party like […]

18th October 2018

Who doesn’t love a castle? We’ve all heard of Camelot, Castle Dracula, Sleeping Beauty’s castle, Hogwarts, and other impressive buildings of fiction. It’s always nice […]

26th July 2018

After a lovely breakfast at Barcaldine Castle, wandering and seeing the sights nearby can work up quite an appetite. When it isn’t time for afternoon […]

25th July 2018

Naturally, you want to feel like royalty on your wedding day. Everyone dreams of a fairy-tale setting, and what could make it more magical than […]

2nd July 2018

While many seasoned travellers and new experience seekers enjoy island hopping in exotic locations like Thailand or Mexico, our very own Oban boasts its island […]

14th June 2018