Category: Scottish Castles

  • Abbotsford Scotland: A Visitor’s Guide

    Abbotsford Scotland: A Visitor’s Guide

    If you love historical buildings, romantic rolling hills, and stunning scenery, Scotland is the place to be. While the more touristy parts of the country, such as Edinburgh, Glasgow, the Highlands, and the Hebridean Islands, are, of course, beautiful and well worth a visit, some of the lesser-known locations are absolute hidden gems. One such…

  • Blackness Castle: History (and Outlander Facts) Explained

    Blackness Castle: History (and Outlander Facts) Explained

    Blackness Castle, one of Scotland’s most magnificent fortresses, was constructed in the 15th century by the Crichtons, one of Scotland’s most illustrious families. In recent years, the Blackness Castle Outlander’s filming location has become more recognizable by the general public because of its stunning scenery. From filming settings for Ivanhoe and Hamlet to Scottish landmarks,…