Architectural historian Charles Wemyss, author of Noble Houses of Scotland, sheds light on Scotland’s castles and stately homes, sharing the most fascinating stories of these buildings.

Make sure you pay Hampton Court a visit during its 500th anniversary year, to enjoy an unprecedented number of displays, special events, and exciting activities for all the family

A new exhibition on prolific Georgian miniaturist John Smart to open at Philip Mould & Co art dealer

The Battle of Trafalgar of 1805 was a historic and crucial victory for Britain. Here are some of the best events taking place this year to mark it…

The gorgeous gardens of Hever Castle in Kent have been voted ‘Garden of the Year’ by Britain in Bloom…

Queen Anne became first monarch of Great Britain in 1707 but how is your knowledge on each of the kings and queens since?

Britain is home to some of the oldest and most spectacular cathedrals in the world. Here are 10 of our favourites There are 42 British cathedrals, who welcome more than 11 million visitors a year…

This week in history saw the birth of our beloved Bard and the beginning of a reign that would change the course of British history… 21 April Henry VII, the first Tudor king, died on…

This year marks 300 years since the first of the Hanoverian Kings, King George I, ascended to the throne and to celebrate Historic Royal Palaces will be hosting exhibitions at Kew, Hampton Court and Kensington.

This week has been an eventful one throughout history, with King James II landing in Ireland, and perhaps the most famous literary wedding of all time.