The Scottish quartet is headed by Skibo Castle, on the outskirts of Dornoch. This baronial pile, the centerpiece of a 7,000-acre enclave, once belonged to Scotland-born Andrew Carnegie, who made his millions in American steel during the 19th centuryThe Scottish quartet is headed by Skibo Castle, on the outskirts of Dornoch. This baronial pile, the centerpiece of a 7,000-acre enclave, once belonged to Scotland-born Andrew Carnegie, who made his millions in American steel during the 19th century
Skibo Castle is home to the Carnegie Club, with a membership limited by invitation. The golf is outstanding, a testing contemporary links framed by the waters of the Dornoch Firth, the river Evelix, and Loch Evelix, plus a delightful nine-hole parkland layout.Skibo Castle is home to the Carnegie Club, with a membership limited by invitation. The golf is outstanding, a testing contemporary links framed by the waters of the Dornoch Firth, the river Evelix, and Loch Evelix, plus a delightful nine-hole parkland layout.
Seven miles from center-city Edinburgh, in Midlothian, is Melville Castle. The great house, erected in 1786 on the footprint of a medieval castle, is graceful and symmetrical, with its castellated towers, its parapets and battlements.Seven miles from center-city Edinburgh, in Midlothian, is Melville Castle. The great house, erected in 1786 on the footprint of a medieval castle, is graceful and symmetrical, with its castellated towers, its parapets and battlements.
Melville Castle has 33 accommodations, including six duplex suites similar to the one pictured.Melville Castle has 33 accommodations, including six duplex suites similar to the one pictured.
At 6,334 yards, Balbirnie Park Golf Course offers a satisfying and convenient diversion for guests of Balbirnie House.At 6,334 yards, Balbirnie Park Golf Course offers a satisfying and convenient diversion for guests of Balbirnie House.
At Scotland's Glenapp Castle, 14 of 17 rooms overlook the Irish Sea and Ailsa Craig.At Scotland's Glenapp Castle, 14 of 17 rooms overlook the Irish Sea and Ailsa Craig.
The rooms at Glenapp Castle are impeccably decorated, with several English periods (Queen Anne, Georgian and Edwardian) well represented.The rooms at Glenapp Castle are impeccably decorated, with several English periods (Queen Anne, Georgian and Edwardian) well represented.
Culloden Estate & Spa has a castle-like look and feel with vaulted ceilings, welcoming lounges, cozy nooks and crannies and two wood-burning fireplaces in the lobby.Culloden Estate & Spa has a castle-like look and feel with vaulted ceilings, welcoming lounges, cozy nooks and crannies and two wood-burning fireplaces in the lobby.
Six miles from the center of Belfast, Culloden Estate & Spa was Northern Ireland's first five-star hotel.Six miles from the center of Belfast, Culloden Estate & Spa was Northern Ireland's first five-star hotel.
At Ballynahinch Castle Hotel located in the heart of Connemara, river views are part of the charm.At Ballynahinch Castle Hotel located in the heart of Connemara, river views are part of the charm.
Dromoland Castle, with its imposing exterior, dates in part to the 16th century.Dromoland Castle, with its imposing exterior, dates in part to the 16th century.
The old portraits, landscapes and still lifes lining the hallways of Dromoland Castle are a reminder of its historic past.The old portraits, landscapes and still lifes lining the hallways of Dromoland Castle are a reminder of its historic past.
