Castles and grand surroundings are all very ... just eight miles from the centre of Edinburgh, near South Queensferry. A secret one-bedroom cottage, this hideaway nestles on the shores of a ...

Edinburgh Castle towers over Castle Rock and gives an unparalleled view of the city. Stirling Castle is another must-visit site, the castle's strategic location provides a glimpse into Scotland's ...

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Some castles were built on natural rocks and cliffs like Edinburgh Castle (above ... like the very thin holes you can see at Hermitage Castle near Hawick (above), were very narrow windows ...

Stirling and Edinburgh castles will both hold special events to mark the birthday of Scotland's Bard Robert Burns.