The castle was originally built in the 13th century by Alexander II of Scotland to guard the area against possible Viking invasions. The castle stood in grandeur for hundreds of years until the ...

A popular festival and magical garden party is returning to the grounds of one of Scotland's most whimsical castles in an event ... or a moment of quiet reflection by a waterfall, the glen invites ...

The destinations that "reveal the best of Scotland" have been named by Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet is one of the most popular and renowned travel guides in the world, having printed more than 150 ...

The castle's reflection in the water adds an enchanting ... perched on a rocky cliff overlooking the North Sea, is one of Scotland's most dramatic ruins. Its strategic location made it a key ...

Set amid the majestic Cairngorm mountains, Balmoral Castle has been the royal family's home in Scotland for nearly ... been a place of rejuvenation and reflection. She has been going there since ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. SCOTLAND is home to thousands of extraordinary castles dating back hundreds of years. Castle Sween in Argyll is the oldest such ...

Built in the 1400s, the castle was not only a residence for the Crichton family – one of Scotland's most powerful families – but was also a prison and a fortress. It was in service for nearly ...

Duffus Castle in Moray is an example of a motte and bailey castle in Scotland. The first style of castle was called a motte and bailey. Duffus Castle in Moray is an example of a motte and bailey ...

Historians have discovered that as many as 2000 castles were built in Scotland. Sometimes we can't see these castles. Their ruins can only be found underground. People have to dig in the ground to ...