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 …
Photography Windows: Edinburgh Castle January 27, 2017 It’s about time I started another photography theme, and the next one I’ve chosen is ‘Windows’. This one is in …
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Melrose Abbey January 09, 2017 Scotland's first Cistercian monastery, Melrose still has an air of faded opulence
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 Dunfermline Abbey (part 1): echoes of majesty November 13, 2015 A powerful king and a devoted queen: these massive walls guard a shrine that lies at the very heart …
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 , Scottish castles Loch Leven Castle November 16, 2014 A Scottish queen held captive on a tiny island… hope, fear and loss… and a daring bid for freedom. …
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 , Scottish castles The value of Stirling December 08, 2013 Forbidding and silent, Stirling Castle stands on a natural clifftop overlooking the River Forth. Battles have raged below its …
History , Scottish castles Dunnottar: the last bastion October 01, 2012 Occupying a clifftop with perfect natural defences, Dunnottar has sea views to die for... and roots that stretch back into …
Uncategorized There’s something about Mary… May 22, 2012 Last week, I dreamed up a rather tricky question about Welsh castles. Out of a list of seven, I asked …
History History by the roadside: Wreath’s Tower December 05, 2011 How could you drive past this wonderful old ruin - the remains of a 16th century tower house on the …
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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