Top 10 escapes in the UK
Living in the UK can easily feel very busy. Our towns and cities, although lovely, can be congested and the daily grind can become a chore to wade through queues and traffic jams. Our...
Discover beautiful western Scotland
In the far reaches of Britain lies a land so atmospheric that it has inspired myths of giants and fairies and where clan culture endures: welcome to western Scotland.
Western Scotland has a dramatic and...
Who killed Lord Darnley? BRITAIN investigates
Lord Darnley, the spouse of Mary, Queen of Scots, was not a good husband, so when he and his manservant were found dead at Kirk o'Field in 1567, suspicion fell on his famous wife,...
The 300th anniversary of the Jacobite Rebellions
In the 300th anniversary year of the first of the Jacobite Rebellions, here are three ways to mark this important moment in Scottish history.
The plot and cast are extraordinary: a foreigner, 52nd in line...
Secrets of Scotland’s stately homes and castles
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.
A new book called Noble Houses of Scotland, by architectural historian Charles...
Scotland’s stately homes
Some of Britain’s best houses and castles are in Scotland, with their own distinctive character, impressive architecture and fascinating interiors. We take a look inside seven of the finest...
With its rich history and myriad...
Scottish gardens on a grand scale
The dramatic landscapes of Scotland are home to some of Britain’s most spectacular gardens. From blazing rhododendrons in the north west to the unlikely spectacle of bananas and palm trees overlooking the Firth of...
Rare retreats
From tree houses to trailers, roulottes to railway carriages, these unusual escapes offer a chance to abandon bricks and mortar without sacrificing style or comfort.
The Bluebell Shepherd’s Huts, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
The Bluebell huts are...
The Mighty Fells: Britain’s highest peaks
Many have taken on the demanding Three Peaks Challenge – walking to the top of Britain's highest peaks. But when one BRITAIN writer tried it, she discovered an array of beautiful surprises along the...
Countryside drives in Scotland
Take a drive through the Scottish countryside and the view through your windscreen is a constantly changing panorama of castles, mountains, lochs and glens. BRITAIN brings you three of the very best routes
Scotland has...
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