There are as many as 1,500 castles scattered throughout Scotland’s vast landscapes, from those that look as though they have fallen out of the pages of a fairy-tale book, to craggy ruins that cling precariously to clifftops and wear their scars from past battles well. Be they the former stronghold of a fierce clan, the scene of illicit entanglements or the lavish home of historic royals, every castle in Scotland has a story to tell. Sally Coffey, author of new guidebook Moon Scotland, highlights some of the best castles can visit yourself.