Castles and grand surroundings are all very ... just eight miles from the centre of Edinburgh, near South Queensferry. A secret one-bedroom cottage, this hideaway nestles on the shores of a ...

Ancient castles worldwide carry histories of power and violence, attracting those intrigued by alleged paranormal activity.

Some castles were built on natural rocks and cliffs like Edinburgh Castle (above ... like the very thin holes you can see at Hermitage Castle near Hawick (above), were very narrow windows ...

Two historic Scottish castles are to host special ... partly in the Lawnmarket, near the castle. To commemorate Burns’ ...