Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Melrose Abbey January 09, 2017 Scotland's first Cistercian monastery, Melrose still has an air of faded opulence
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Holyrood Abbey January 24, 2016 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Birthplace of Scotland's monarchs, this imposing shell of a palace holds some joyful and tragic memories.
