Imagine stumbling upon a medieval fortress in the heart of Illinois. No, you’re not dreaming – it’s Stronghold Castle, a hidden gem that’ll make you question your GPS and your sanity.

For its Cruise 2025 collection, Dior joined forces with Scotland’s most storied woollen mill, Johnstons of Elgin, to weave a ...

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US tourists are flocking to Scotland, and more than a third claim ancestral links are inspiring their visit There are Bruces ...

The National Trust for Scotland has partnered with Historic Environment Scotland (HES) to produce the scans and models of the castle’s precious plasterwork at Kellie Castle, creating hands-on ...

The National Trust for Scotland and Historic Environment Scotland (HES) have brought the ceilings at Kellie Castle in ...

The National Trust for Scotland and Historic Environment Scotland (HES) have brought the ceilings at Kellie Castle in Pittenweem to life - and they are accurate to the millimetre. The oldest of the ...

European castles are some of the world’s most iconic and historically significant structures, many dating back to the Middle ...

Scotland's legendary roads wind their way through breathtaking scenery, from traditional castles to heather moors and rugged coastlines. Here are five of the most beautiful landscapes you can see on ...

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