The monarch, 96, was spotted leaving her royal residence of Windsor Castle on Thursday to travel to her Balmoral estate in Scotland, where she traditionally retreats in the late summer months.

Set amid the majestic Cairngorm mountains, Balmoral Castle has been the royal family's home in Scotland for nearly 170 years and since 1937, the summer sanctuary for Queen Elizabeth. Janine ...

The Towie Barclay Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, has all the features of a traditional castle. It’s also a family home, once visited by the late Queen Mother. Owner Karen Ellington shares ...

Hoisted high atop Edinburgh, as if monitoring the city below, Edinburgh Castle is not only one of Scotland's most recognized landmarks, but one of the country's most-visited attractions.

The castle was originally built in the 13th century by Alexander II of Scotland to guard the area against possible Viking invasions. The castle stood in grandeur for hundreds of years until the ...