Stirling Castle isn’t just one of the largest and most famous castles in Scotland. It’s also been one of the most important – and symbolic.

It was owned by the Ramsey family who had close ties with various royals including Robert the Bruce and Mary Queen of Scots. Eventually the castle was sold and converted into a luxurious 4-star hotel.

For anyone really looking to get away from it all, a private island off Scotland’s west coast has hit the market for $7.5 million, offering 1,110 acres of land that include ancient burial mounds, ...

Located in Fife, Scotland, Earlshall Castle, is just an easy 50 miles north of Edinburgh. Around 53 acres in total, the estate boasts a trio of cottages, a walled garden, and a five-car garage.

Scotland’s wilds are world-class for walking, but all eight of our cities offer fine walks too. Get your boots on – even stout shoes should do – as we weave around eight attraction-packed ...

Bruce Walker, the owner of the castle, told Insider he rents the castle on a weekly basis to visitors for around £3,000, or roughly $3,500. A long weekend stay costs around £1,800, or around ...

When Bruce died in 1329, Douglas was chosen to take the king’s heart on crusade to Spain. ... Murray was a wealthy heiress who owned a number of castles around Scotland.

In 1546, Sir William Bruce broke ground on a new mansion near Leuchars, a small town in the county of Fife along Scotland’s eastern coast. The castle was christened “Earlshall,” the name ...

Stirling Castle isn’t just one of the largest and most famous castles in Scotland. It’s also been one of the most important – and symbolic.

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On the lofty castle esplanade Robert the Bruce beckons you in to the museums, great hall and fortifying scones of the Unicorn Café. On the way back down take the lesser-explored Back Walk as a ...