With Summer now upon us in Scotland’s capital, we have drawn up a list of eight castles that would be perfect for a wee day trip and are less than one hour away from Edinburgh.
Scotland is famed for its historic castle structures and Edinburgh and the Lothians are home of some of the most stunning and well hidden gems.
With the hustle and bustle of living in a capital city, sometimes residents need somewhere to retreat to and seek refuge in green historic settings.