SCOTLAND is now the fastest-selling region in the UK for million-pound homes and it's easy to see why looking at the spectacular quality of these properties currently on the market.
From historical castles to homes showcasing the best of Scotland's architectural designs - these properties are the cream of the crop.
So have a peek inside the homes that attract the biggest price stamps in the country and sample what it is like for millionaire movers.
Brechin Castle, Angus
70 Ac(28.33 Ha)
Offers over £3,000,000
Marketed by Savills
One of Scotland's most significant and historic castles, Brechin Castle occupies a commanding position overlooking its surrounding designed landscape.
There's a renowned walled garden and in addition to the Castle, there are two gate lodges and three further estate houses and cottages.
You can also catch your own salmon and sea trout at the Castle Pool provided by the River South Esk.
On the site of a much older fortress belonging to the Scottish Kings, the present house was last reconstructed in the early 1700s and incorporates part of the original castle dating back to the 13th century.
The drawing room is steeped in history and above the fireplace you can see the crests of the two families associated with Brechin Castle, the Maules and the Ramsays.
Williamcraigs House, Linlithgow
1.8 Ac
Offers over £1,400,000
Marketed by Sturrock, Armstrong & Thomson on espc.com
A truly stunning Scottish Baronial villa in Linlithgow, with 7 bedrooms and 1.8 acres of private gardens in an idyllic rural landscape.
Victorian “B” listed stone built property has been tastefully renovated and upgraded to an exceptionally high standard.
The house is steeped in history and was originally commissioned by William Stewart as his country manor in 1858, thereafter it was owned by the MacKinnon family whose ancestor Captain MacKinnon swore allegiance to Bonnie Prince Charlie and safely delivered him to the Western Isles after the Battle of Culloden to continue his fight.
Careston, Angus
89.35 to 1,528.67 Ac(36.16 to 618.63 Ha)
Offers over £450,000 - £11,300,000
Marketed by Savills
This estate is centred around a historic castle with a fascinating interior.
Angus Glens to the north provides a wonderful backdrop, as well as parkland and mature woodland.
It also comes with numerous residential homes across the estate.
Boulder House, Rothiemay, Moray
11 Ac (4.45 Ha)
£1,575,000
Marketed by Savills
With Swiss design, Boulder House represents a rare opportunity to purchase a unique home.
It's been built to specifications of construction rarely seen in the UK, offering substantial, luxurious, indoor and outdoor living spaces. There's a sauna, gym, wine cellar and 12-car climate-controlled garage - bliss!
The house has been designed to maximise solar gain with large, triple-glazed south-facing windows, underfloor heating and hot water powered by a ground source heat pump. There's nothing like it on the market!
Salenside Tower, Ashkirk, Selkirk
Offers Over £550,000
2.5 Ac
Marketed by Hastings on espc.com
Ok, so not over a million but, this rare home in a 15th-century Pele tower restoration in the Scottish Borders, is beautifully renovated.
From the ruins, Salenside Tower is now a tranquil haven that pays a respectful homage to the original 15th century Pele tower and cottages which once stood.
Even more remarkably, it is a home that works for modern life; with space for family, study, work and hosting friends and guests, the tower transcends time as it caters for modern life as ably as it graces the history and beauty of the area surrounding it.
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