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Scottish Castles

There are at least 1,500 castles in Scotland, depending on your definition of what constitutes a `castle'. The buildings included in Scottish Castles exemplify most periods and styles of castle building in Scotland - from the stone castles and Byzantine-influenced fortresses of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries to the impressive edifices of the sixteenth century, built not only for security and defence, but also for status and prestige.

Inclusion has been based on historical and architectural importance, visual appeal and geographical range. Each castle is illustrated by colour photography.