Edinburgh Castle is perched high above the Scottish capital on an outcrop of volcanic rock. The castle dominates the skyline, with the city spread out beneath its defensive walls. As you walk up the Royal Mile, the castle looms large ahead, but just how big is Edinburgh Castle? Edinburgh Castle measures 384,669 sq ft (35,737 …
In the ninth century, Scotland, as we know it today was still divided along tribal grounds. The Picts ruled over much of the territory north of the Forth, except for the Gaelic kingdom of Dal Riata that extended along the western coast. It was a time when Viking raids were taking their toll. One man …
Balmoral Castle is well known as the holiday home of the British Royal family. The castle is located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and was a great favorite of Queen Elizabeth II, who sadly died there on the 8th of September 2022, aged 96. But who built Balmoral Castle? Sir William Drummond built Balmoral Castle in 1390. …
Who wouldn’t like to visit the most impenetrable castle in the world? The place where splendour and safety combine? Behind those strong walls, you can smell the history, security, and visible effects of multiple year-long sieges. The Strongest Castle in the world is the Edinburgh castle of Scotland. The Edinburgh Castle has a rich history …
Scotland has more to it than Haggis, bagpipes and highlands; in fact, there are lots of castles. But the biggest one is the most intriguing of them all. The biggest castle in Scotland is Floors Castle situated in the South East of Scotland. It’s a grade-A listed building and stands opposite the banks of the …
Scotland is known for Haggis, bagpipes, whisky and the Lochness monster. But did you know the Scots have an impressive number of castles? Scotland has over 300 historic properties to visit and stay in, 65 of which are castles. However, estimates of castle numbers varied between 2000-4000 throughout Scottish history. To know more about some …
A striking medieval castle overlooking Edinburgh’s gorgeous city and is also liked and tagged by millions on social media. But what is Edinburgh Castle so famous for? Facts that Edinburgh Castle is well-known for: Built on top of volcano rock called “Castle Rock.” One of the oldest fortified buildings in Europe Have been Besieged 23 …
