Balmoral Castle is the Scottish holiday home of the British royal family and was a favorite respite of Queen Elizabeth II. Located near Braemar, one of the most charming small towns in Scotland ...

Braemar, Scotland, is a fairytale village with a historic castle, towering mountains, and royal-approved Highland Games.

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It boasts an incredible 70 castles and stunning beaches including Rumbling Kern, Beadnell Bay and Ross Back Sands. Recently, ...

In 1307, with Scotland in sight, Edward died at Burgh-on-Sands. The campaign for the conquest of Scotland passed on to his son, Edward II. The Scots were relieved to find that the brutal and effective ...

The castle has been home to various royals ... available for visitors to view are the Honours of Scotland (the oldest crown jewels in Britain), St. Margaret's Chapel (Edinburgh's oldest building ...

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The castle has been home to various royals ... available for visitors to view are the Honours of Scotland (the oldest crown jewels in Britain), St. Margaret's Chapel (Edinburgh's oldest building ...