Inside Fyvie Castle in Aberdeenshire, three ancient stones are said to weep with moisture — and legend warns that moving them will bring ruin. No one has tested the theory in 700 years. Here is the full story, and what to expect when you visit.
Scotland’s castles are more than dramatic backdrops for photographs — they are layered with stories of power, war, romance, and daily life. While many...
Discover the best things to do in Stirling, Scotland — from the castle and Wallace Monument to Bannockburn and day trips. Your complete visitor guide.
Discover Hermitage Castle in the Scottish Borders — Scotland's most sinister fortress, home to wizard lords, dark legends, and centuries of mystery — plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.
Castle Stalker rises from Loch Laich on a tiny island in Argyll — no road, no bridge, boat access only. Here's how to visit and why it matters — plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.
Discover the legend of Fyvie Castle's three weeping stones — a 700-year-old curse that no Scottish dynasty has broken — plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.
Craigievar Castle in Aberdeenshire is Scotland's most perfectly preserved tower house — pink, fairytale-like, and completed in 1626. Get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.
Aberdeenshire has more castles than any other Scottish county — from pink Craigievar to clifftop Dunnottar. Explore Scotland’s Castle Country — plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.
Castle of Mey in Caithness is the most northerly castle on the British mainland — and it tells one of Scotland's most remarkable personal stories — plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.
Discover the dramatic story of Eilean Donan Castle — Scotland's most photographed fortress, rebuilt from rubble after 200 years of silence — plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.