Dirleton Castle in East Lothian was used as witches prison in the 17th Century with those accused of witchcraft held and interrogated here. PIC: Creative Commons. | Freelance Dirleton Castle in East ...

Proposals to build a housing state in front of a medieval Scottish castle have been withdrawn following protests. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access ...

This magnificent fortress-residence served three successive noble families over 400 years. The Ruthvens, who acquired the castle around 1510, laid out gardens to the west. They added what is now a ...

A famous siege of a medieval castle in East Lothian is set be re-enacted from a nearby beach car park later this year. Beseiged 2024 will mark the 1298 siege of Dirleton Castle by the Bishop of Durham ...

The Scottish Historical Review is the premier journal in the field of Scottish Historical Studies, covering all periods of Scottish history from the early to the modern, encouraging a variety of ...

In honor of Tartan Day on April 6, Visit Scotland gave us a list of the best castles to celebrate Scottish heritage. From massive fortresses like Inveraray Castle, to historical city landmarks like ...

The Open Arms, which sits directly opposite 13th century Dirleton Castle, was established in 1947. It has been run by Chris and Lyn Hansen for more than 20 years n ow. The stunning hotel, which is ...