Your search term castle returned 404 results.
After the death of the 5th Earl of Huntly, some strange events took place at Huntly Castle. Rachel Pickering, from our Cultural Resources Team, examines the history behind the haunting.
What can a medieval poem tell us about how Robert the Bruce made strategic use of Scotland’s castles? Dr Callum Watson takes a look.
Join Historic Environment Scotland photographer Matt Cartney on a quest to capture Kilchurn Castle, on the shores of Loch Awe. Remember to pack your waterproofs, wellies – and a chicken sandwich.
Discover the tumultuous history of Lochleven Castle, one of Scotland’s most stunning ruins with a past filled with family feuds, imprisonment and escape.
Senior Designations Officer Rory McDonald looks back on a busy 2019 which took the HES Designations team to a range of fascinating historic sites
We LOVE castles, but we’re also custodians of crofts, brochs, mills, a distillery and more! With thousands of free tickets on offer, St Andrew’s Day weekend is the perfect opportunity to take a magical history tour.
James Douglas – The Black Douglas – was Robert the Bruce’s right hand man. Follow the fates and fortunes of his family as we explore the castles of the Black Douglases with Dr Callum Watson.
Meet the characters in the story of our new Castle Quest app, as they await the return of Sir Eustace Maxwell and his family to the castle.
A behind the scenes look at the digital development for the Caerlaverock Castle Quest app with Gavin Glencorse.
Ahead of our Seize the Day event at Dirleton Castle, we tell the turbulent story of the a mighty Scottish stronghold and its occupants during the Wars of Independence.