Architecture in Scotland

A Guide for Travelers to Scotland

The name of Scotland stirs thoughts of brilliant green marshes and castle towers rising from the mist. Yet the land is also known for its more contemporary architecture, and most especially for the design ideas of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Begin your exploration of Scottish architecture here.

Must-See in Scotland:

• St. Andrews, Scotland
  St. Andrews was the ecclesiastical center of medieval Scotland.
• Edinburgh Castle
  Military fortress first occupied in 9th century BC.
• Balmoral Castle
  Built for Queen Victoria and completed in 1856.
• Stirling Castle
  Military fortress dating to the 12th century.
• The Willow Tea Rooms, Glasgow, Scotland
  Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
• House for an Art Lover, Glasgow, Scotland
  Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1901, built in 1994.
• Orkney World Heritage Site
  Neolithic stone circles, a chambered burial mound, a 5,000 year old village, and other mounds and sites.

Famous Architects from Scotland:

• Charles Rennie Mackintosh
  The celebrated Scottish architect and designer helped shape the Craftsman approach to building.

Important Ideas in Scotland:

• The Scottish Enlightenment
  Jane Boyd-Brent discusses architecture of the "Scottish Enlightenment" of 18th century Edinburgh.

Plan Your Trip to Scotland:

• Traveler's Guide to Scotland

Explore Nearby Countries:

• Architecture in Ireland
• Architecture in Wales