Visit Scotland

  From castles steeped in history to locations from our favourite period dramas, there are plenty of Scotland historical places to visit. Take a trip up the tower at Elgin Cathedral for rooftop perspective and open views over the city. Or discover a collection of intricately carved Pictish symbol stones in St Vigeans Museum near Arbroath. For a deeper understanding of Scotland's turbulent past head to the site where Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his father’s standard in 1745. Bannockburn Bannockburn marks the site of one of Scotland’s most important historical battles. Here, in June 1314, Robert the Bruce’s army defeated the largest English army to ever invade the country. The victory clinched Robert’s status as King of Scots, and it changed the course of Scottish history forever. The battle was the culmination of years of planning by Robert the Bruce and his knights. As the Middle Ages progressed, it became clear that a mounted knight alone could not win a battle against an overwhe...