Famous Castles in Scotland When you think of Scotland, you immediately think of those famous castles that are part of the Scottish landscape. These castles, telling the story of Scottish power, fascinate and amaze visitors with their greatness and beauty. Like in fairy tales, the castles of Sco...
a castle is never far away. As integral to the Scottish landscape as its lochs and mountains, the country’s castles rank amongst the most iconic in the world. There were once up to 3,000 castles in Scotland, so it's tough for us to narrow down our favourites!
Whew, with all that constant work, it's not suprising that Edinburgh Castle is such an imposing structure and that it has played such an important role in the military and defensive history of Scotland. Today it houses 'The Honours of Scotland' (the Scottish Crown Jewels), is an active mi...
Stirling Castle is located in Stirling, Scotland and is considered one of the largest castles in the country. Built on Castle Hill, the fortress and its buildings date back to the 14th to 16th centuries.Serving as the base for numerous crowning ceremonies, the castle has come under siege many...
Edinburgh Castle: Edinburgh, Scotland Looking up to Edinburgh Castle. Michela Sieman/Travel + Leisure The phrase “if walls could talk” is particularly relevant forEdinburgh Castle, a fortress that claims the title of the most besieged place in Britain. It served as a significant military strongho...
Castles and Abbeys Edinburgh Castle No site on Castles in Scotland would be complete without reference to Edinburgh castle. This site has plenty of textual information, is well laid out and has a couple of pictures on it. Eilean Donan Castle...
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Famous Landmarks in Europe There’s something about traveling to Europe that feels so magical. With its centuries-old castles and churches, quaint villages, and stunning mountain ranges, the continent has so much to offer. Here are just a few of the most iconic destinations in this endlessly...
Marked by rugged landscapes, historic castles, jagged coastlines and fascinating cultural highlights, Scotland is the perfect destination to head off on a campervan road trip. The northernmost country of the UK is where you’ll find some of the best driving routes in Europe, including the iconic...