Level 5 True Castle
Mingary Castle
Kilchoan, Ardnamurchan, Highland
Sleep inside the walls
- Dogs allowed
- EV charging
- Restaurant
Castle hotels · Scotland
Castle hotels in Highlands & Islands
The Highlands & Islands run from the Great Glen and Fort William north to Caithness, and out to the Hebrides and Orkney.
16 castle stays in Highlands & Islands. The Highlands & Islands run from the Great Glen and Fort William north to Caithness, and out to the Hebrides and Orkney. Distances are long and roads are often single track, so plan a castle stay here as a base rather than an overnight stop.
On our Castle Authenticity Scale that breaks down as three true castles, four castle-style mansions, six castle estate stays and three still being checked. The list runs from Kilchoan, Dornoch, Wick, Invergarry and beyond.
The list: 16 stays
Level 5 True Castle
Dornoch Castle Hotel
Dornoch, Sutherland, Highland
Some rooms inside the walls
- Dogs allowed
- EV charging
- Restaurant
Level 5 True Castle
Freswick Castle
Freswick, near Wick, Caithness
Sleep inside the walls
- Dogs allowed
- Golf
Level 4 Castle-Style Mansion
Glengarry Castle Hotel
Invergarry, Highland
Rooms outside the historic walls
- Restaurant
Level 4 Castle-Style Mansion
Lews Castle
Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides
Sleep inside the walls
- Dogs allowed
Level 4 Castle-Style Mansion
Inverlochy Castle Hotel
Torlundy, Fort William, Highland
Some rooms inside the walls
- Dogs allowed
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
Level 4 Castle-Style Mansion
Mansfield Castle Hotel
Tain, Ross-shire, Highlands
Some rooms inside the walls
- Dogs allowed
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
Castle hotel
Tulloch Castle Hotel A Bespoke Hotel
Dingwall, Highlands & Islands
- Dogs allowed
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
Level 2 Castle Estate Stay
Swiss Chalet Balnagown Castle
Kildary, Highlands & Islands
- Dogs allowed
- EV charging
Level 2 Castle Estate Stay
Foulis Castle Gate Lodge
Evanton, Highlands & Islands
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
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16 stays on a map.
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Compare at a glance
Filter any column, or click a heading to sort. Guest ratings are from Booking.com (September 2026).
| Mingary Castle | 5 True Castle | Highlands & Islands | Sleep inside the walls | - | 9.6 | Yes |
| Dornoch Castle Hotel | 5 True Castle | Highlands & Islands | Some rooms inside the walls | 3-star | 8.3 | Yes |
| Freswick Castle | 5 True Castle | Highlands & Islands | Sleep inside the walls | - | - | Yes |
| Glengarry Castle Hotel | 4 Castle-Style Mansion | Highlands & Islands | Rooms outside the historic walls | 3-star | 9.2 | No |
| Lews Castle | 4 Castle-Style Mansion | Highlands & Islands | Sleep inside the walls | 3-star | 9.1 | Yes |
| Inverlochy Castle Hotel | 4 Castle-Style Mansion | Highlands & Islands | Some rooms inside the walls | 5-star | 8.8 | Yes |
| Mansfield Castle Hotel | 4 Castle-Style Mansion | Highlands & Islands | Some rooms inside the walls | 4-star | 7.4 | Yes |
| Tulloch Castle Hotel A Bespoke Hotel | - | Highlands & Islands | - | 3-star | 8.2 | Yes |
| Kincraig Castle Hotel | - | Highlands & Islands | - | 4-star | 8.1 | No |
| Little Tarrel Castle | - | Highlands & Islands | - | - | - | Yes |
| Cormack Lodge - Brodie Castle | 2 Castle Estate Stay | Highlands & Islands | - | - | - | Yes |
| Swiss Chalet Balnagown Castle | 2 Castle Estate Stay | Highlands & Islands | - | - | - | Yes |
| Garden House - Brodie Castle | 2 Castle Estate Stay | Highlands & Islands | - | - | 9.6 | Yes |
| Ness Castle Lodges | 2 Castle Estate Stay | Highlands & Islands | - | 4-star | 9.5 | Yes |
| Armadale Castle Cabins | 2 Castle Estate Stay | Highlands & Islands | - | 4-star | 9.2 | Yes |
| Foulis Castle Gate Lodge | 2 Castle Estate Stay | Highlands & Islands | - | - | 8.8 | No |
Questions
How many castle hotels are there in Highlands & Islands?
We list 16 castle stays in Highlands & Islands. On our Castle Authenticity Scale that breaks down as three true castles, four castle-style mansions, six castle estate stays and three still being checked. Each card shows the level and, where we have confirmed it, if you sleep inside the historic walls.
Which is the oldest castle you can stay in around Highlands & Islands?
Check the level first: level 5 castles were built for defence and are usually the oldest. In Highlands & Islands the true castles on our list include Mingary Castle, Dornoch Castle Hotel, Freswick Castle. Each castle's own page gives the building date from heritage records.
