Scotland has over 1000 castles and fortified homes, some in ruins like Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness, while others are still private homes but open to the public. Here is a great palm-sized guidebook for your Scottish travels with profiles of 132 castles you can visit in alphabetical order, complete with photo, phone number and website so you can access the most current information. A brief history of castles beginning in the 12th century as well. 220 page paperback.