Outdoor Scotland
Glaswegian Castles
You can quickly reach lots of great castles from Scotland’s largest city “Go to Glasgow for the culture; Edinburgh for the history.” That’s the usual refrain, anyway. Yet this […]
The Castle Hunter
Outdoor Scotland
Lost Castles Of The Sea Kings
Discover the kings and castles that time forgot… Among the many evocative titles to emerge from the mists of Scottish history, perhaps none rouse the imagination like the Lords […]
Culture
The Declaration Of Arbroath’s Influence
Long before the American Declaration of Independence, the Declaration of Arbroath made clear the responsibilities of royal rulers I’m going to take a wee break from castles – just […]
Outdoor Scotland
Castles Of The Outlaw King
What does Netflix's Outlaw King hold in store for Robert the Bruce? David Weinzcok considers castles and historical moments that could make an appearance.
Outdoor Scotland
The Best Castles To Visit This Autumn
Scotland counters the gloom of autumn with an explosion of colour that set off our ruins perfectly. Here are David Weinczok's Best Castles In Autumn.
Outdoor Scotland
Castles 101 – Playing Defence
Join David Weinczok, for a beginner's guide to castle defences in Castles 101 - count how many times you'd be dead before you reach the gates!
Outdoor Scotland
Raiding The Scottish Borders
David Weinczok strikes south and discovers the ancient protectors of the Scottish Borders - the castles, towers and strongholds built to keep out invaders.
Outlander
The Castellated Cast of Outlander
Discover the brick-and-mortar stars of Outlander Of all the performers who got their big break with Outlander, there’s a subset of the cast that has been putting on the […]
Outdoor Scotland
East Lothian: A History Lover’s Playground
Discover the castles of East Lothian – a region packed with history You have to be a meteorological opportunist if you live in Scotland. A sudden bout of bonnie […]
Outdoor Scotland
On The Scent Of Dunskey Castle
Break away from the popular tourist routes and head south says newest Scotlander David Weinczok “So what brings you to Stranraer then? Not exactly the centre of the […]
