Scottish Castles Association

Preserving the Past for the Future

We have a Scottish Castle Postcard Collection along with Sottish Castles Association Member, John Pringle's Lifetime collection of just about every Scottish Castle. Own a castle and need some expert help? Track down professionals with specialist knowledge and experience of dealing with historic buildings and learn from others who have braved the rollercoaster ride of restoration and renovation.

Castle Photo Archive (1)

The John Pringle Scottish Castle Photo Archive

An exclusive collection of hundreds of photographs and records of Scotland's castles - from the ruinous to the restored - for Scottish Castles Association members to view.

Castle Postcards (1)

Castle Picture Postcards from around the year 1900

A wonderful collection of old postcards depicting how some of our Scottish castles looked around the year 1900. Scottish Castles Association member, Brian McGarrigle, is a keen castle postcard collector and has kindly given us permission to publish them on this website. Enjoy this interesting and educational trip back in time to see the state of our castles when photography was in its early stages.

Castle Sketches (1)

Castle Sketches by John Buchanan Smith

Here we have an extensive collection of castle sketches recorded by Scottish Castles Association member John Buchanan Smith after some of our castle tours. Details of the castles' history and further castle tour event information can be found in our newsletter, The Journal. Many thanks go to John for the hours spent on these lovely drawings for all to see and enjoy.

Historic Venues (1)

Castles or Historic Venue to Rent or Hire

Where better to locate for your special wedding than a beautiful romantic Scottish castle. We have put together a list of some of the finest to suit all budgets. Castles and historic properties are also available for rental hire for other special events and holiday breaks.

Members Only (1)

Content exclusively available for Scottish Castles Association members

Other Sites Of Interest (7)

Other Websites of Interest

Sites offering more information of interest to historic building enthusiasts.
We also have a skills register section to help connect historic property owners with specialist craft and tradespeople.

Skills & Trades (1)

Skilled Trades and Crafts Services

Whether you're maintaining a historic building or embarking on a full-blown restoration project, you'll need specialist help. You can also view our extensive Skills Register listings of recommended Associated Partners of the Scottish Castles Association. Got a trade or a skill? Join us as a Corporate Member.

Wedding Venues (1)

Scottish Castles Association Wedding Venue List

Where better to locate for your special wedding than a beautiful romantic Scottish castle. We have put together a list of some of the finest to suit all budgets.