Historic sites in Cairngorms National Park

Scottish Historic Heritage

This collection highlights the architectural heritage of the Cairngorms and surrounding Highlands, spanning from medieval fortresses to 19th-century monuments. It features significant royal sites like Balmoral Castle and military landmarks such as the Jacobite-era Ruthven Barracks. The list includes rare 12th-century curtain-wall ruins, Thomas Telford’s 'Parliamentary Churches', and ancestral clan seats, offering a concrete look at the region’s strategic military history and ecclesiastical development.