There is no more magnificent and awe-inspiring sight, especially at night, than Edinburgh Castle dominating the city of Edinburgh and lighting up the skyline. My first visit here was as a … [Read more...]

Our Scottish Castles have a long and colourful history. There are many to be found throughout the country, and some of them are said to be holding sinister secrets. There are around 3,000 … [Read more...]

Maybe it's not the most famous among Scotland’s many castles, but Urquhart Castle is well worth a visit for the history and of course, the magnificent views of Loch Ness. After my visit to … [Read more...]

Less than two miles from the town of Stonehaven, in a most spectacular location, stands Dunnottar Castle, on rocky cliffs surrounded on three sides by the North Sea. I must say, I was … [Read more...]

Just 4 miles from Maybole in Ayrshire is Culzean Castle and Country Park, one of Scotland’s most popular tourist attractions and definitely well worth a visit. My first impression was that the … [Read more...]

Glamis Castle is a most magnificent building, but behind the majestic appearance lies many strange and dark secrets, just like many more of our Scottish Castles. This castle was gifted by … [Read more...]

It was once known as the key to controlling Scotland. With it's bloody history, and the number of times it was attacked and changed hands, Stirling Castle was well named. As I walked through … [Read more...]

Eilean Donan Castle, one of the most beautiful and breathtaking Castles in Scotland, stands proud on the main tourist route to the Isle of Skye, and it's worth visiting. She really is a … [Read more...]

No website about Scotland would be complete without a mention of Scottish castle ghosts, and believe me, there are many such stories. They range from grey ladies, white ladies and green ladies, to … [Read more...]