Scottish Castles
Castles of Scotland - Thurso Castle. Thurso East Castle, also known as Wolfburn House, is a castle located near the town of Thurso in the Highland region of northern Scotland. The castle was built in the 17th century and was repeatedly rebuilt and extended over the centuries.
Scottish Castles
Castle Leod is one of the most atmospheric historic castles in the Scottish Highlands.Located near Strathpeffer in Easter Ross,it is closely connected with Clan Mackenzie and remains the seat of the clan chief,the Earl of Cromartie.
Scotland
One of the reasons I love Staffin so much is the extraordinary dinosaur footprints that can be found on the local beaches. Thanks to an unusually low water level, this time I had virtually perfect conditions for searching for them.
Scotland
It's well known that Edinburgh is a beautiful and almost tangibly magical city. It's one of those places where the boundary between the present and the past seems particularly thin. Numerous tales
Scottish Castles
Scottish Castles - Crathes Castle. Crathes Castle is located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, near the town of Banchory. The castle was built in the 16th century and is one of the best-preserved examples of Scottish defensive architecture. It is known for its beautiful garden and rich history.
Scotland
The Old Man of Storr is a distinctive rock formation on the Isle of Skye in Scotland that attracts tourists from around the world. It is a huge rock over 50 metres tall, rising on the steep slope of a hill.
Scotland
You don't often see snow in Edinburgh, but recently we had a little fall. That kind of snow melts quickly, because sub-zero temperatures are unlikely to last here.
Scottish Castles
Scottish Castles - Dunstaffnage Castle. Dunstaffnage Castle is a castle located on the west coast of Scotland, near the town of Oban. The castle is one of the oldest in Scotland and was built in the 13th century.
Scottish Castles
Castles of Scotland-Hailes Castle.Hailes Castle is a historic castle located in East Lothian, in southeastern Scotland. The castle was built in the 15th century and served as the seat of the Hepburn family.
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While resting and gathering strength for our next outings, a bird friend visited us. It ate some of our food and flew on. It probably wasn't its only restaurant that day. It wasn't afraid, and it was clear it was used to human company.
Scottish Castles
Nestled among the rolling countryside of Aberdeenshire, not far from Aberdeen, stands one of Scotland’s most remarkable and best-preserved historic castles – Drum Castle.
Scottish Castles
Castles of Scotland - Huntly Castle. Huntly Castle is located in Huntly, in northeastern Scotland, about 40 km west of the city of Aberdeen. The castle was built in the 15th century by the Gordon and Seton families and is one of the largest castles in Scotland.
Scottish Castles
Castles of Scotland-Kildrummy Castle.Kildrummy Castle is a castle built in the 13th century, located in Aberdeenshire, in north-east Scotland. The castle was held by many noble families, but the best-known owner was King Robert the Bruce