Country of castles

Many people associate clans with Scotland, but the word originated in Ireland in the early Middle Ages. It derives from the Irish clann, meaning children, and is used to describe a highly organised hi

THIS western wilderness in the Scottish Highlands seems almost untouched by tourism. As my partner, Will, and I drove along the single track roads to reach our destination, we barely saw another perso

Barnard Castle is famous for its stunning castle ruins towering over the beautiful River Tees. In recent times, though – during the pandemic – this charming market town became far more widely known as

Corfe Castle has towered over a Dorset peninsula for 900 years; its stone walls seeing kings crowned, civil wars fought and saints made

Thousands of unique castles across the UK are ready for you to explore this spooky season

NAMED THE COOLEST Place on the Planet by National Geographic Traveller in 2017, beautiful County Donegal is famed for its rugged coastline, towering sea cliffs and unspoilt landscapes. This north-west