Mary Queen of Scots is the most intriguing, most studied, and most famous of all Scottish monarchs: probably because she ...

The Art of Scottish Golf is the perfect companion for golfers everywhere, with a mix of golfing lore, history, iconic ...

Aberdeenshire is home to many superb castles, often in good repair and complete with fixtures and furnishings. A visitor to the area is therefore spoiled for choice, and this may be why Tolquhon ...

Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens is a remarkable place. Pevsner describes it as "one of the most important sites, not only in Northumberland, but in the whole country" and "an encapsulation of English ...

Preston Tower can be found near the southern edge of modern Prestonpans, not far from the railway station. It stands surrounded by a walled park, which is also home to a lectern doocot. The tower can ...

The good news is that the largest stone circle to be found anywhere in mainland Scotland stands in an easily accessible location less than two miles north-west of the A75 Dumfries bypass. The less ...

The magnificent and ancient sessile oak known as the Birnam Oak stands close to the south bank of the River Tay, a short walk from the centre of the village of Birnam. Park in the centre of the ...

The traveller on the A915, the road that runs along this part of Fife's south coast, can find it easy to overlook Lower Largo. Coming from the west you pass through Lundin Links, a Victorian ...

Kilchattan Bay is a linear settlement of Victorian houses and villas that lies on the south-west shore of Kilchattan Bay, a largely east facing bay with a mile-wide mouth offering views to Great ...

For nearly five centuries, Spynie Palace was the fortified residence of the Bishops of Moray, standing some two miles north of Elgin on the edge of Spynie Loch, a sea loch providing direct access and ...

Saint Mungo, also known as Saint Kentigern, Cantigernus or Cyndeyrn Garthwys, lived from 528 to 13 January 614. He is the patron saint and founder of the City of Glasgow. The wider picture at the time ...

Cille Bharra lies on the eastern slopes of Ben Eoligarry about a mile north-east of Barra Airport. Here you find the remains of a medieval church dedicated to St Barr, and two chapels, all set within ...