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On this day 450 years ago Mary Queen of Scots arrived at Dundrennan Abbey on the run and on the brink of collapse…
Ten facts you need to know about the history of sports in Scotland
In an exclusive extract from her new book, historian Fiona Watson introduces us to the real Macbeth, Mary Queen of Scots and Sir Walter Scott.
Uncover the events which led to Mary Queen of Scots’ daring escape by boat from Lochleven Castle, and her final taste of freedom.
Lights, camera, action! Do you know which of the nation’s favourite castles have also held starring roles as filming locations?
The story of how a minister from East Lothian became one of America’s Founding Fathers – via a dramatic escape from Doune Castle.
On the hunt for the perfect Christmas card, we dug into our archives. Here are our favourite festive and funky ghosts of Christmas past! Would these Christmas cards have made it onto your mantlepiece?
Did you know you can get cheaper entry if you visit some of Scotland’s spectacular castles by train, bus, bike or on foot? And that’s not the only advantage of arriving car-free. Here are five great things about a car-free visit to Doune Castle.
It’s that time of year when the kids can feel a bit bored and you may want to encourage them to get out of the house. Well, this is the perfect time to make use of your Historic Scotland membership! There are lots of superb historical sites open and they are well worth spending time […]
Holyrood Park, sometimes known locally as the Queen’s Park, has a long history of connections with the royals.