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We would like to stay 1-2 nights in a castle, but are somewhat limited in access due to the fact that we will not have a rental car. Any ideas on castles along or close to the rail lines would be appreciated.
Right now our itinerary is wide open so all areas would be suitable.
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If you want to stay inside a castle, without too much distance from Edinburgh, I'd recommend Knock castle in Crieff (train to Dunblane and 1 bus).
Whatever you pick, make sure your stay does not end / start on a Sunday. The rural public transport is pretty much non-existent on a Sunday so you'd be stranded.
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Have a look at the 'Stay in a Castle' section of our website. There are 148 castles to choose from and they all look amazing!