Blazing a trail
Although Scotland is home to more castles than you can shake a haggis at, the country's only ‘Castle Trail' is in
Aberdeenshire. Gilly Pickup finds out more
April 2008, Issue 38, page 23
Blazing a trail
CRAIGIEVAR CASTLE
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Almost Disney-esque in appearance, fairytale Craigievar Castle, all pink granite, multiple turrets, fanciful towers, gables, gargoyles and ...
April 2008, Issue 38, page 24
Castles that are still alive
Many of Scotland's finest castles are still thriving. John Hannavy picks his favourites
November 2004, Issue 17, page 16
Covert Castles on the coast
John Hannavy discovers some lesser-known gems
November 2003, Issue 11, page 16
Great Scottish castles
Scotland has the most romantic landscapes, a feature heightened by some of Europe's finest castles. Here are 21 impressive examples
June 2002, Issue 2, page 76
In the footsteps of Scott
John Hannavy picks sites linked to the great Scottish poet and novelist, Sir Walter Scott
January 2005, Issue 18, page 18
Inverlochy Castle
IN THE FIRST OF A SERIES CELEBRATING SCOTLAND'S CASTLES, DOMINIC ROSKROW LOOKS AT THE SETTING OF A FAMOUS SCOTTISH BATTLE
May 2003, Issue 8, page 33
Land of a thousand castles
WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY JOHN HANNAVY
July 2003, Issue 9, page 18
Mary Queen of Scots was here
A GUIDE TO THE HISTORIC HOMES OF THE GREAT MONARCH. WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY JOHN HANNAVY
September 2003, Issue 10, page 18
Mary's Royal Progress
Mary Queen of Scots got around a bit, so John Hannavy decided to take another look at sme of her residences
March 2004, Issue 13, page 18
Not all castles are castles
When is a castle not a castle? John Hannavy looks at some buildings that don't qualify as castles but aren't far off.
March 2005, Issue 19, page 18
Royal castles and palaces
John Hannavy's castle trail takes him to the very best royal castles and palaces
July 2004, Issue 15, page 16
Standing Guard
John Hannavy looks at fortress castles on Scotland's coastline
January 2004, Issue 12, page 16
The scars of age and battle
John Hannavy taps in to the special atmosphere created by many ruined castles
May 2004, Issue 14, page 16
You take the low road...
John Hannavy visits some of the spectacular castles to the south of Edinburgh and Glasgow
September 2004, Issue 16, page 18