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Castle Campbell: Friends, Foes and Architecture
Nestled high above Dollar Glen in Clackmannanshire, the medieval Castle Campbell rises dramatically...
Stirling Castle: History, Highlights and Heritage
High above Scotland’s once capital city, sits the impressive Stirling Castle. It has been an for...
Blackness Castle: Feuds, History and Architecture
On the edge of the waters of the Firth of Forth, near the historical town of Linlithgow, lies the to...
Doune Castle: History, Royal Visitors & Silver Screen
Photo by Alasdair / CC BY 2.0 Located close to the village of Doune, near to the city of and...
The Ultimate Guide To Rob Roy MacGregor
Rob Roy Macgregor: legendary outlaw, raider and cattle stealer, a man who wasn’t averse to and the...
Irish Castles: Guide to Ireland’s Castles
When they were first built, most castles were used as fortresses for defence purposes. Yet following...
English & Welsh Castles: Guide to England and Wales’ Castles
Defined as a type of fortified structure, castles were initially built for military and but a...
Clan Fraser: Origins, History and Battles
Proud, loyal and reliable in battle: Clan Fraser originated in the Scottish Lowlands, but soon grew...
Clan Mackenzie: History, Tartan, & Crest
Friends of the monarchy, Clan Mackenzie was a force to be reckoned with in the north of Their...