Castles and grand surroundings are all very ... just eight miles from the centre of Edinburgh, near South Queensferry. A secret one-bedroom cottage, this hideaway nestles on the shores of a ...

Some castles were built on natural rocks and cliffs like Edinburgh Castle (above ... like the very thin holes you can see at Hermitage Castle near Hawick (above), were very narrow windows ...

Sally: Edinburgh in Scotland ... if they were surrounded by an enemy army Sally: Good question. Castles would often be near a river or have a well, so that they didn't run out of water and ...

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Like Jekyll and Hyde, central Edinburgh has two sides. The Georgian New Town is a realm of leafy boulevards, towering townhouses and charming mews streets, while the medieval Old Town hides myriad ...

Edinburgh's charm can be seen everywhere, from the cobblestones to the castles. For all of its history, though, the city's modern side is also on full display in the vibrant food and arts scenes.

The theft damaged a large area in the wall that supports the vault. The castle, near Gifford, has now been closed to the public for the foreseeable future. Police Scotland A police spokesman said ...