A new study has revealed that Edinburgh Castle is the most Instagrammable destination in Scotland, with a total of 787,000 ...

Experts believe the bog in which they were found may have held keen religious importance for the Celtic people, serving as a ...

The past has a remarkable habit of refusing to stay in the shadows. Every year, surprise findings and archaeological ...

When you think of Scotland, you think of moody landscapes, medieval castles and mystical forests. Your thoughts would rarely lead you to beaches up north. However, did you know that Scotland has some ...

Seaweed bathing in Ireland, a trek through Africa’s first designated wilderness quiet park—we asked National Geographic staff ...

Scotland once built an estimated 3,000 castles and fortified houses, born out of centuries of clan conflict, war, and territorial defense. Today, only about 1,500 still have physical remains, many ...

Experience Scotland at your own pace with slow travel. Explore misty Highlands, charming villages, scenic train journeys, and ...

Sometimes it takes a village to raise a window. Between 2015 and 2017, skilled masons meticulously carved and beveled arches and four-lobed flourishes for a Gothic-style stone window frame in Guédelon ...

In the 19th century, preserved bodies were not only ceremonially unveiled; owning one became a status symbol. “It would be ...

Once reserved for history books and Highland legends, Scotland’s castles are fast becoming one of luxury travel’s most coveted overnight experiences. From turreted bedrooms to candlelit banquets, ...

If someone told you there’s a legitimate medieval castle hiding in Harvard, Illinois, you’d probably assume they’d been sampling some questionable mushrooms. But RavenStone Castle is absolutely real, ...