Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Melrose Abbey January 09, 2017 1996 Views 0 Comment Scotland's first Cistercian monastery, Melrose still has an air of faded opulence
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Holyrood Abbey January 24, 2016 2555 Views 13 Comments Following on from my feature on the Palace of Holyroodhouse, I'm taking a wander around the Abbey, where the story …
History , Scottish castles The Palace of Holyroodhouse January 20, 2016 2688 Views 15 Comments At one end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile is this sumptuous palace, with a jaw-dropping list of royal occupants and a …
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Cambuskenneth Abbey May 20, 2015 2372 Views 31 Comments Sitting in a loop of the River Forth within sight of Stirling Castle, this quiet place has witnessed some key …
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History St Michael’s Church, Linlithgow February 04, 2015 2271 Views 0 Comment Sitting right next to Linlithgow Palace, for centuries St Michael's Church has welcomed Scotland's kings to worship under its roof.
History Tantallon – a ring of truth? February 01, 2015 632 Views 0 Comment While I was writing about Tantallon Castle, I got sidetracked by an alluring story...
History , Scottish castles Tantallon Castle: symbol of strength January 27, 2015 2613 Views 0 Comment The ancient seat of the Douglas Earls of Angus, Tantallon Castle tells a story of power, violence and treason. …
History Athelstaneford – a dovecot, an elusive battle, and the legend of Scotland’s flag August 14, 2014 1593 Views 0 Comment What is an English-sounding name like Athelstaneford doing in eastern Scotland? And what does it have to do with …
History , Scottish castles Falkland Palace: power and glory June 05, 2014 2206 Views 0 Comment Sitting on the quiet main street of Falkland in Fife is one of the most remarkable Scottish castles, brainchild of …
History , Scottish castles Linlithgow Palace October 14, 2011 4799 Views 6 Comments Birthplace of Scotland's monarchs, this imposing shell of a palace holds some joyful and tragic memories.
