As a local, I've visited many of Scotland's castles. There's one tourists can probably skip

• I was born and raised in Scotland, and have visited many of the country's historic castles. • Edinburgh Castle is one of the most popular tourist attractions here, but I find it underwhelming. • I always recommend that tourists visit Stirling Castle and Doune Castle instead.

Along with world-renowned whiskey and cute Highland cows, Scotland is known for being home to hundreds of impressive castles, fortresses, and palaces.

I was born in Edinburgh and have lived in Scotland all of my life, so I've been lucky enough to visit over a dozen of the country's most popular, historic castles — sometimes more than once.

There are a few I'd eagerly visit again and again, but just one I wouldn't rush back to.

Although Edinburgh Castle looks impressive perched atop Castle Rock in the center o