Why are so many Scottish castles closed?

Abbeys and castles across Scotland are either fully or partially closed due to unstable masonry. The National can reveal that the problem has severely disrupted Historic Environment Scotland's (HES) plans to re-open its staffed attractions on a phased basis.



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Some castles in Scotland are still structurally intact, others are in various states or disrepair or remain only as ruins. A number of them are are open to the public for viewing, or have been converted into hotels. A few are currently in use as private residences, Every one of them is unique and fascinating.

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The word caisteal (pronounced kash-tyall) means 'castle, stone fort'.

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Hermitage Castle is found in a beautiful rural location in Liddesdale and its turbulent history has led to it being described as 'the guardhouse of the bloodiest valley in Britain'. Partly restored in the 19th century, the castle was originally built by Lord de Soules in the 1240s.

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