Perched high above the city, Edinburgh Castle is the most besieged place in Great Britain — and one of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks. With centuries of royal history, military conflict, and ...

Edinburgh is not just the capital of Scotland, it is also the capital of the “Caledonian Antisyzygy”: the idea that the presence of duelling polarities is a defining characteristic of the Scottish ...

With nearly 1000 years of siege-riddled history, Edinburgh Castle stands proud on the remnants of an old volcano – with big guns, prisons and precious crowns inside. The simple, barrel-vaulted St ...

1780- Bowed Joseph died. Bowed Joseph born in the cowgate was a famous Edinburgh agitator and took part in riots. 1790- Leith dockers strike 1864- Annuity tax riot. 1865-Midlothian farmworkers' union ...

Scotland is a treasure trove of hidden gems, with countless secret passages and enchanting gardens waiting to be discovered. Living here means you are never far from a piece of history, especially ...