History , Scottish castles Blackness Castle July 22, 2017 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 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 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 A sport for kings at Falkland Palace June 07, 2014 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 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 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 Birthplace of Scotland's monarchs, this imposing shell of a palace holds some joyful and tragic memories.
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