Dating back to the 15th century the ancient Scottish fortress known as Blackness Castle occupies a commanding position on the south shore of the Firth of Forth near the village of Blackness
Wales is a land of Celtic myths and legends, of knights in castles and dragons breathing fire. The story goes that the last dragon in Wales was slayn here at Newcastle Emlyn Castle in Carmarthenshire. Who's to say its just a story........
Dragon silhouette courtesy of Elena Kazanskaya - Shutterstock
Portencross Castle sits on a rocky outcrop on the Scottish Ayrshire coast commanding stunning views over the Firth of Clyde to Arran and beyond. Reputed to have been the departure point for the bodies of the ancient Kings and Queens of Scotland on their final journey by sea to the royal burial ground on the Island of Iona it has been carefully and lovingly restored in recent years and is open to summer visitors. This image was taken during the annual West Kilbride Scarecrow Festival, the figures seen hanging from the castle are not local villagers but scarecrows!
Dating back to the 16th century the ancient ruins of Dunure Castle sit on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Firth of Clyde on the Ayrshire coast of Scotland
Wales is a land of Celtic myths and legends, of knights in castles and dragons breathing fire. The story goes that the last dragon in Wales was slayn here at Newcastle Emlyn Castle in Carmarthenshire. Who's to say its just a story........
Stirling Castle sits in a prime defensive position on a steep crag high above the Scottish town of Stirling . Of huge historical and architectural importance parts of it date back to the 14th century and many Kings and Queens of Scotland were crowned here including Mary Queen of Scots. In more recent times the castle was used for the filming of the popular tv serial Colditz. It has recently been renovated and is a great place for a family day out
Stirling Castle sits in a prime defensive position on a steep crag high above the Scottish town of Stirling . Of huge historical and architectural importance parts of it date back to the 14th century and many Kings and Queens of Scotland were crowned here including Mary Queen of Scots. In more recent times the castle was used for the filming of the popular tv serial Colditz. It has recently been renovated and is a great place for a family day out
Built by a member of the McLeod clan in the late 15th century, Ardvreck Castle now sits in ruins on the banks of Loch Assynt in Wester Ross in the remote Scottish Highlands. Photograph enhanced using digital editing software.
