Edinburgh Castle has witnessed many of the defining events in Scotland’s history. Sieges were fought over the mighty stronghold. Royalty lived and died within its walls. Just the sight of the Castle ...

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Explore the chambers of an unusual Neolithic burial tomb on a small uninhabited island. The Holm of Papa Westray chambered cairn is a large and eccentric monument. At around 5,000 years old, this ...

The castle is open for you to enjoy but there are currently some access restrictions in place as a precautionary measure. There is currently no visitor access to the West range, outer stair and North ...

Romantic novelist Sir Walter Scott chose the tranquil setting of Dryburgh Abbey as his final resting place. The remarkably complete medieval ruins on the banks of the River Tweed today make an ...

A superb choice for wedding ceremonies and receptions, with a large stage ideally suited to a wedding band or other entertainment. You can host dinner in the Chapel Royal for a smaller group of guests ...

Scotland’s most iconic landmark provides an unforgettable setting for saying ‘I do’. Edinburgh Castle stands majestic on Castle Rock – high above the city for all to see – and was for centuries the ...

Make your vows in a place that’s at the very heart of Scotland’s story. Arbroath Abbey is a potent symbol of our nation – the Declaration of Arbroath was sent from here and the Stone of Destiny found ...

Due to access restrictions in place as a precautionary measure while we undertake high level masonry inspections, there is currently no visitor access to the castle. Find out more about our ...

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has published its Annual Report for 2023-24, highlighting key activities and developments over the past year. This year, HES has continued to build on its previous ...

Superb views over gardens and parkland will be the backdrop to your big day at this rural retreat in Edinburgh. Superb views over gardens and parkland are a reminder that this was once a rural retreat ...

Admire the exceptional residential tower, fine setting and unusual defences of this important early artillery fortification built around 1530. Craignethan’s caponier – a stone-vaulted shooting gallery ...