With its beautiful island setting and weathered grey walls, it's one of Scotland's most instantly recognisable castles. And during its lifetime, Eilean Donan Castle played its part in Viking invasions ...

An "incredibly rare" item of medieval high fashion has been uncovered at a Highland castle, say archaeologists. The hair accessory called a gravoir dates from the 13th Century and was discovered ...

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A RARE 13th-century tool for styling hair has been acquired by a museum after it was discovered in an excavation. The gravoir is an ancient, rudimentary hairpin, and has been added to a new collection ...

We dare you to find a traveler who’s left Scotland without at least a few castle photos. The countryside is riddled with hundreds of majestic, if sometimes crumbling, castles, and they capture our ...

A lovely and modern home in the Scottish Highlands with breathtaking views out to the iconic Eilean Donan Castle has just gone on the market. Castle View is a four-bedroom architect-designed family ...

A trio of Scottish castles have been named as perfect spots for visiting this autumn. Two were listed among the most magical secluded spots in Europe for this season, while another was found to be one ...

With Halloween fast approaching, travellers are on the hunt for enchanting escapes, and Scotland’s hidden castles are standing out as some of Europe’s most magical destinations. A new analysis by Avis ...