The upkeep of any royal residence can be stratospheric (just ask the Queen). Fortunately, castles and palaces worthy of fairy tales and daydreams don’t require a noble bloodline these days.

Hidden deep in a Scottish wood among the hills and lochs of the Trossachs, this is a fairytale castle where everything is just right. It is a picturebook perfect, delightfully domestic, 500-year-old ...

Delve into the fascinating histories of seven Scottish castles, from baronial mansions to a former bishop's palace, which are now run as hotels.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Crossbasket Castle has nine rooms ranging from cosy doubles to grand suites, some with working fireplaces Who hasn’t wanted, at ...