Castle Urquhart
Castle Urquhart is a ruined shell of its former magnificence but destruction can’t remove its setting on the shores of Loch Ness and it’s an… Read More »Castle Urquhart
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Edzell Castle
Edzell Castle is a small, sixteenth century castle to visit on the east coast of Scotland, better known for its gardens than fortifications. Visiting Edzell… Read More »Edzell Castle
Threave Castle
Threave Castle is a fascinating little tower to visit, as long as you don’t mind boats! On an island in the River Dee, this huge… Read More »Threave Castle
Inveraray Castle
Inveraray Castle is an iconic, privately owned, eighteenth century Highland castle set in spectacular scenery on the west coast of Scotland. It is a well… Read More »Inveraray Castle
Doune Castle
For me, Doune Castle is most famous as the French castle in Monty Python’s Holy Grail, a visit now still evokes quotes about elderberries and… Read More »Doune Castle
Jarlshof, Shetlands
Jarlshof is yet another ancient site to visit in a spectacular Shetlands setting, bordering Sumburgh Airport. Visiting Jarlshof Like most of the Shetlands, Jarlshof is… Read More »Jarlshof, Shetlands
Clickimin Broch
Clickimin is another of fantastic broch located in the Shetlands, superbly constructed and in a fantastic setting to visit. Visiting Clickimin Broch Clickimin Broch is… Read More »Clickimin Broch
Earl’s Palace, Birsay
Birsay is the ‘other’ Earl’s Palace on Orkney, the more famous one being in Kirkwall, but this has 24 hour access and is free which… Read More »Earl’s Palace, Birsay
The Earl’s Palace, Kirkwall
The Earl’s Palace is a renaissance palace, sitting in the heart of Kirkwall alongside the medieval Bishop’s Palace. A short walk away is the fabulous… Read More »The Earl’s Palace, Kirkwall
Broch of Gurness
Orkney is one of my favourite places in the world to visit and the Broch of Gurness is an Iron Age fortified village on the… Read More »Broch of Gurness