castles in scotland

If you are looking for something to do in Scotland that combines not only fun, but some great history and stories of our bloody past, then should look no further than a visit to one or two of our many castles in Scotland; from rambling ruins to stately homes they’re a great window on the past. Many, like Edinburgh and Stirling were once home to kings while others like Inveraray or Drumlanrig are still home to ancient families. There are castles built to defend the territory of a clan and there are those such as Caerlaverock or Urquhart that were built to defend Scotland; from enemies … [Read more...] about Why Scotland’s Castles are Great Places to Visit