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BANNOCKBURN Robert Burns (1759-1796)
2014 is the 700th year of the battle of Bannockburn where Robert the Bruce fought Edward II and won...
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...
Torwood Castle: History, Mystery, and Architecture
Two miles north of the Stirlingshire town of Denny, close to the village of Torwood, lies the 16th A...
Castle Campbell: Friends, Foes and Architecture
Nestled high above Dollar Glen in Clackmannanshire, the medieval Castle Campbell rises dramatically...
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...
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...
Irish Castles: Guide to Ireland’s Castles
When they were first built, most castles were used as fortresses for defence purposes. Yet following...
William Wallace: Birth of a Hero
Background July 1296. The sun shone bravely, but dark clouds glowered over Scotland. Their king, the...
How to Celebrate Burns Night
The glorious Scottish tradition of Burns Night is celebrated on 25th January, so there’s to...