by Helen Kain | Feb 21, 2026 | Abbeys, Monasteries and Churches, Featured, Recent, Scotland
Visiting Rosslyn Chapel was like being admitted briefly into a secret. Nestled in the Scottish countryside near Edinburgh, the chapel is known for its unparalleled architectural splendour, rich history, and intriguing legends. Founded in 1446 by William Sinclair, 1st...
by Helen Kain | Sep 29, 2022 | England, Scotland
The Big Family Trip has been long in the planning. Originally on the docket for 2020 (sigh), it was pushed out to 2022 so as not to overlap with the Clans and Castles train journey Glenn, and I had booked for 2021 to celebrate our respective significant birthdays (you...
by Helen Kain | May 27, 2022 | Castles & Stately Houses, Featured, Medieval (1066–1485), Recent, Scotland
Castles have a long and complex history, much more so than stately homes. Fortified structures built during the middle ages by the nobility or royalty, their primary purpose was defence—keeping those inside the castle walls safe and keeping the violent attackers out....
