I was born and raised in Scotland, and have visited many of the country's historic castles. Edinburgh Castle is one of the most popular tourist attractions here, but I find it underwhelming. I always ...

The historic Castle of Old Wick, located south of the Caithness town, has reopened to the public. Known locally as the Old ...

In honor of Tartan Day on April 6, Visit Scotland gave us a list of the best castles to celebrate Scottish heritage. From massive fortresses like Inveraray Castle, to historical city landmarks like ...

Scotland boasts over 1,000 castles, more than anywhere else in the UK. These structures, spanning centuries, symbolize Scotland’s proud history and fight for freedom. Introduced by King David I in the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Every summer, before King Charles heads to Balmoral Castle, he spends time at the Castle of Mey. The ...

The Pink Castle is a historic property that was transformed into a "fantasy" holiday rental. Located in Largs, Scotland, its origins date all the way back to the 14th century. The castle, which sleeps ...

In the fall of 2017, the Rowan Travelers did a tour of scenic Great Britain that included a day and a half of the Scotland. This brief visit was spectacular, and the group wanted to see more of this ...

The spooky season has arrived, and with over 1,500 castles and a rich heritage of myths and legends, Scotland may be the ultimate destination for ghost-hunting. Shrouded in mystery and filled with ...

The castles of Scotland have a rich history of mystery, murderous intrigue and the supernatural. In fact, there are very few of these strongholds across the country that don't have their own ghosts, ...