Scotland has no shortage of beautiful castles, many of which can be reached from Glasgow city centre in less than an hour.
When the buzz of the city gets a little too much, or the summer heat calls for a day out - why not take advantage of one of the many strongholds that are just a short car journey away?
We've put together a list of nine beautiful castles, or castle ruins, that make for a perfect day out. Check out the list below.
