There is something magical about all our Scottish castles but those that stand on islands and seem almost impossible to reach are particularly tantalising for intrepid castle hunters.

Here’s a selection that you might want to add to your castle visit list. Found in some of Scotland's most stunning locations, perhaps it might encourage you to visit?

TOP: Loch an Eilean Castle in the Cairngorms National Park, Aviemore BOTTOM: Finlaggan Castle was the centre of the Lordship of the Isles on beautiful Isle of Islay Loch an Eilean Castle in the Cairngorms National Park, AviemoreFinlaggan Castle was the centre of the Lordship of the Isles on beautiful Isle of Islay

LEFT:Castle Tioram (pronounced Chee-rum) on the remote Ardnamurchan peninsular RIGHT:Castle Tioram from another view - it deserves to be pictured twice Castle Tioram (pronounced Chee-rum) on the remote Ardnamurchan peninsularCastle Tioram from another view - it deserves to be pictured twice

Threave Castle in the River Dee - home of the Black Douglas

LEFT: Kildonan Castle, Arran, above a sandy beach RIGHT: Brodick Castle, Arran, above the island’s capital Kildonan Castle, Arran, above a sandy beachBrodick Castle, Arran, above the island’s capital

TOP: Dunyvaig Castle, Islay - close to a malt distillery - both worth a visit! MIDDLE: Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe - almost an island! BOTTOM: Loch Gorm Castle, Islay - it’s there! Dunyvaig Castle, Islay - close to a malt distillery - both worth a visit!Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe - almost an island!Loch Gorm Castle, Islay - it’s there!