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Scottish noble style is an architectural style average of the castles of Northerly East Scotland. In the 19th century it was the popular style for public buildings, like Aberdeen Grammar School.

The Scottish Baronial
J.K.Gillon describes the 19th century revival of Scottish architectural forms taking its inspiration from the buildings of the Scottish Renaissance. Includes images of Balmoral and other notable examples.

Glenapp Castle, Ballantrae, Ayrshire
House built in 1870 by the architect David Bryce for James Hunter, the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Ayrshire, and now a hotel. Includes some history and images.

Balmoral Castle
Highland home of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Includes history and visitor information.

The Fairmont Banff Springs
Hotel designed in 1886 by Bruce Price of New York for William Van Horne, General Manager of Canadian Pacific Railways. Includes history and slideshow.

Architectural Style: Scottish Baronial
Jean Manco outlines the origins of the style in the period 1560-1630 and gives a brief bibliography.

RCAHMS: Scottish Baronial Splendour at Threave House
The National Monuments Record of Scotland shows the original designs for this house designed in 1871 for Liverpool merchant William Gordon by Charles G H Kinnear (1830-1894).