Discovering Castles in Scotland
Copyright 2006 S Wander
Are you looking for something to do in Scotland that will
combine not only fun, but a little bit of learning and
knowledge? If you are, then you should look no further than the
abundance of castles in Scotland. Scotland is an old country
whose history goes back through the centuries. Deep in the heart
of each Scottish person is a love of country and understanding
of where they came from and where they can go.
Scotland is a country that has survived many battles and many
changes of power. Those facts are evident on the first stop of
your Castles in Scotland tour. There is nothing like walking
into a castle the first time. You feel yourself almost
transported back in time as you look around you. And allow
yourself to go there; allow yourself to be taken back to another
place and another time. As you stand in the great throne room,
allow yourself to see the kings and queens of old as they sit on
their thrones and do their best to govern.
The only way to truly appreciate the experience of castles in
Scotland is to know where you are and know the history of the
castle. Make sure that you have a castle guide in your travel
pack. It's not hard to find a castle guide that includes
descriptions of the main castles you will see in Scotland. In
fact, there are so many castles in Scotland that you will
probably not be able to see them all before you have to leave
the country. For that reason, make sure you know what castles
you want to see before you begin looking at castles in Scotland.
Many people are almost disappointed the first time they walk
into a castle. They expect castles to be these great and
glorious things, which they are, but at the same time it is
important to keep in mind that these castles are old. Most, if
not all, are no longer inhabited and all are in various states
of disrepair. The draw of castles in Scotland is that they are
old, not that they are still the current homes of kings and
queens.
That being said, there are also many castles in Scotland that
are in great shape and used regularly for functions. Those
castles are also available to see and tour. People have long
understood the allure of castles in Scotland and many families
have restored the castles of their ancestors to their glory or
at least made them habitable for people to see and tour. If you
are looking for restored castles in Scotland, then make that a
priority.
As you wander through the Scottish countryside, you will
probably be surprised how many castles and remnants of castles
in Scotland that you will see. As stated earlier, the history of
Scotland is everywhere and everyone knows that. You will see
just pieces of what once stood as the pride and joy of an area.
You will see what could still be a working castle today. There
is so much history and so much pride that surrounds castles in
Scotland, you will always have something to see and something to
experience. A word of caution; if you happen upon the ruins of a
castle and want to explore, proceed with caution. While the
Scottish people are kind and generous people, ruins are not
always safe and not always place where visitors are welcome. If
there is a home nearby, you would do well to inquire about the
ruins before you enter. To some, castles in Scotland are sacred.
Whether you are looking for castles in Scotland that remain
untouched by conveniences such as electricity and running water
or are looking for castles in Scotland that could be the perfect
place for a wedding reception, there is a castle that seems to
have come right out of your dreams. Get familiar with local
customs and geography and step back in time with castles in
Scotland. Go exploring with an open mind, a curious heart, and a
great attitude and you will see just how amazing castles in
Scotland can really be!