History , Scottish castles Blackness Castle July 22, 2017 2495 Views 16 Comments There's nothing romantic about this castle on the Firth of Forth: armed to the teeth, with walls 18 feet …
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Holyrood Abbey January 24, 2016 3041 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 3045 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 St Michael’s Church, Linlithgow February 04, 2015 2508 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 752 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 2981 Views 0 Comment The ancient seat of the Douglas Earls of Angus, Tantallon Castle tells a story of power, violence and treason. …
History A sport for kings at Falkland Palace June 07, 2014 1124 Views 0 Comment What was the exciting sport enjoyed by Mary Queen of Scots? And just how did I end up playing …
History , Scottish castles Falkland Palace: power and glory June 05, 2014 2546 Views 0 Comment Sitting on the quiet main street of Falkland in Fife is one of the most remarkable Scottish castles, brainchild of …
History In a nutshell: the Linlithgow Palace fountain May 14, 2014 2920 Views 15 Comments This ornate fountain welcomed Mary of Guise, bride of James V, to her new home; and in 1745 it flowed …
History , Scottish castles Linlithgow Palace October 14, 2011 5497 Views 6 Comments Birthplace of Scotland's monarchs, this imposing shell of a palace holds some joyful and tragic memories.
