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Jan 11th, 2011 | 02:35 PM

annor

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stays in a castle

We are taking our 13 year old granddaughter to Scotland next year and she wants to spend Christmas Eve in a castle in Scotland. Does anyone have a recommendation for such a stay? Looking on the internet, it seems that many of the castle hotels are not open at that time of year.

Jan 12th, 2011 | 03:28 AM

Ackislander

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My daughter got married at Dalhousie Castle outside Edinbugh, and it was good, though this was some years ago.

If your budget could stand it, Roxburghe Castle looks great in photos.

Jan 12th, 2011 | 03:59 AM

DDA

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We took our grandson to Borthwick Castle, not far from Edinburgh. I would recommend it.

Jan 12th, 2011 | 04:53 AM

alanRow

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Check that the "castle" is indeed a castle. Many were built in the 19th century as country lodges for rich people. Both the above were built as proper castles

Jan 12th, 2011 | 05:25 AM

3llamamama

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Go to www.celticcastles.com. It's a great starting point for places to stay in Scotland.

Jan 13th, 2011 | 07:55 AM

sheila

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suggest you look at this

http://www.traquair.co.uk/

This one would be on my list:-

http://www.barcaldinecastle.co.uk/

Airth Castle is lovely, but a bit gourmet, maybe.

Jan 13th, 2011 | 09:31 AM

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We are going to Scotland briefly in April, and I would love to stay at Traquair, but we will be staying with friends. Lots cheaper -- even after buying them drink -- but not so picturesque!