Himeji Castle (Japan): Known as the "White Heron Castle" due to its elegant white exterior, Himeji Castle is one of Japan’s most iconic and well-preserved feudal castles, renowned for its beauty and ...

We rank the 16 Best Places to Visit in Scotland. See which places our readers like the best, and vote for your favorites.

Although it was ultimately destroyed by lightning in 1760, the castle remains a striking testament to Scotland's medieval past. In addition to its castles, Loch Awe is surrounded by charming ...

One of the most beautiful castles in Europe and likely the most recognizable in the world, Neuschwanstein served as the ...

Of the more than 1,500 Scottish castles, the ruined medieval fortress of Dunnottar is a strong contender for the most dramatic. Set on a 160-foot cliff just south of Stonehaven and surrounded on ...

Find your added subjects in My Bitesize. Find out how King David I changed Scotland by inviting Norman knights to build motte-and-bailey castles. Why did towns and burghs appear around castles?

Hoisted high atop Edinburgh, as if monitoring the city below, Edinburgh Castle is not only one of Scotland's most recognized ... one of the greatest guns in medieval Europe), the National War ...