Dumbarton Castle was built on top of volcanic rock beside the sea. In the 1200s it protected Scotland from Vikings. During World War 2 it became a lookout tower and was fitted with anti-aircraft guns.

You'll love the 16th-century luxury accommodations at this tower located along the picturesque Scotland coastline, with views of the kingdom of Fife.

Nicole Rudder took on the ultimate Grand Designs project when she bought the abandoned Garrion Tower, near Wishaw, in 2022.

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. SCOTLAND is home to thousands of extraordinary castles dating back hundreds of years. Castle Sween in Argyll is the oldest such ...

Two of the Borders' most popular visitor attractions reopen to the public next week, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced.

Of all the castles to visit in the Scottish Highlands, Eilean Donan Castle is the one worth taking the detour for. Located near the small town of Dornie in the northeastern Highlands, Eilean Donan ...

A private chef is also along for the ride, preparing delicious meals using fresh Scottish seafood. Everywhere you look in ...

They recommended staying at Kilmartin Castle when visiting, adding: “For full immersion into the Scotland of yore, stay at the moody 16th-century Kilmartin Castle.” The castle is just 29 ...

More than 30 historic seasonal sites across the country will reopen to visitors from Tuesday 1 April, as Historic Scotland ...

From the enigmatic stone circles of Stonehenge whispering secrets of a prehistoric past to the towering ramparts of Edinburgh ...