Scotland once built an estimated 3,000 castles and fortified houses, born out of centuries of clan conflict, war, and territorial defense. Today, only about 1,500 still have physical remains, many ...

France is known for its grand, palatial châteaux, but the country also boasts a collection of incredible ruined castles that transport visitors back to the medieval era. These castles, with their ...

Archaeologists have discovered vestiges of a nearly 900-year-old “nameless” castle on a remote island that may have been home to kings. On the Isle of Islay, Scotland, due north of Ireland, the former ...