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The area around Edinburgh is rich in history (as you’d expect from a city that’s been the capital city of Scotland since 1437) and there are more castles in the region than most others in Scotland.

The Best Places to Visit in the Scottish Highlands – Full Guide

Craig Smith Highlands and Islands, Outdoors & Nature Sightseeing July 31, 2019March 17, 2020Animals, Castle, Landscape, Loch, Military, Monument, Mountain, Tourist Attraction

The Highlands are traditionally considered to be one half of Scotland, with the other being the Lowlands (makes sense), and both areas are divided by a boundary that follows a lengthy section of the Highland Fault.

Top 25 Things to do in Edinburgh: Location, Details + Videos!

Craig Smith City & Heritage Sightseeing, Edinburgh February 8, 2019March 27, 2020Animals, Castle, Festival, Gallery, Historic Building, History, Kirk, Military, Monument, Museum, Park/Garden, River, Science/Industry, Tourist Attraction, Whisky

There’s a huge number of things to do in Edinburgh which offer locals and visitors alike a great time, whether it’s climbing to the top of an extinct volcano, wandering down the atmospheric medieval streets that join the Royal Mile or exploring the grandest castle in Europe, all in a compact city that’s easy to navigate and oozes culture and history from every nook and cranny.

The Complete Guide to Visiting Edinburgh Castle

Craig Smith City Places to Visit, Edinburgh, Historic Places to visit September 22, 2018March 15, 2020Castle, Historic Building, Military, Museum, Video

The world-famous Edinburgh Castle doesn’t really need an introduction as pretty much every visitor to Scotland will have researched it at some point before leaving home, which is perfectly understandable as it’s Scotland’s most-hyped tourist attraction.

The Complete Guide to Visiting Fort George in the Highlands

Craig Smith Highlands and Islands, Historic Places to visit July 16, 2018March 15, 2020Historic Building, Military, Museum, Video, Virtual Tour

The Battle of Culloden in 1746 marked the end of the Jacobite uprising and the attempt by Bonnie Prince Charlie to claim the throne of Britain for the Stuart monarchy. It was also the catalyst for the creation of one of the grandest fortifications in Europe – the magnificent Fort George near Inverness.