Even more disorientated were the American visitors whose first request on stepping on to Orkney soil was for directions to the castle. “I said Balfour Castle is on Shapinsay. It wasn’t Balfour Castle ...

GROWING up in Scotland, I've always been fascinated by castles - they’re hard to miss as around 4000 of them are scattered throughout the country. But I’ve never actually stayed in one ...

The spooky season has arrived, and with over 1,500 castles and a rich heritage of myths and legends, Scotland may be the ultimate destination for ghost-hunting. Shrouded in mystery and filled ...

And for those with an interest in Scotland's castles, it's hard to beat this tour ... You'll visit the Isle of Mull, Isle of Skye, Iona, Staffa, the Orkney archipelago and Harris and Lewis.

While there are many reported ghost sightings in densely populated cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow, the sheer size of the ...

A coordinated stoat cull on the Scottish islands is proving successful – and conservationists aren't slowing down ...

The spooky season of Halloween is gearing up, and Scotland's mystical landscapes have a history steeped in eerie folklore.

FOMO while planning a trip to Scotland? We've covered the ground, and here are the top activities and sites you won't want to ...

NHS Scotland is currently looking for people to relocate to Orkney. NHS Orkney is the smallest health board in the country, with the jobs being the perfect opportunity to get away from the hustle ...

Of all the castles to visit in the Scottish Highlands, Eilean Donan Castle is the one worth taking the detour for. Located near the small town of Dornie in the northeastern Highlands, Eilean Donan ...

“CloudNet are proud to have delivered this Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme project to the most remote island in Orkney – Papa Westray – the first successful commercial project of its kind ...