There are many great reasons to visit the delightful historic village of Culross on the River Forth. The village has a long history with a busy coal mining and salt industry during the 16th and 17th century. King James VI visited this mine shaft in 1595 which was on a tidal island in the middle […]

2017 is a special year in Scotland. Designated as the year of History, Heritage and Archaeology there will be much to see. There is certainly a lot to celebrate and all the people who look after our ancient buildings will  help us enjoy this amazing heritage. Jackie is a steward at one of our castles and she tells us […]

Scone Palace is the crowning place of Scottish Kings. There is so much history connected with Scone Palace that one short visit is only the beginning. At Scone in 1249, Alexander III became the first Scottish King to be crowned, rather than merely enthroned. James I's great-grandson, James IV was crowned at Scone in 1488. Stone of Destiny […]