A POPULAR medieval English castle has shut in a “massive blow” for locals and businesses in a market town. English Heritage ...

Prince Borivoj of the Premyslid Dynasty (probably) started building Prague Castle in AD 880, and over the centuries various ...

The violent death of James III of Scotland in 1488 shocked a kingdom. More than five centuries later, the killer remains ...

A second popular castle in Northumberland has closed its doors to the public as a review gets under way concerning its future ...

English Heritage, which manages the castle's site, describes the fortress ... when it was originally constructed as a defence against Scottish invaders. Additions and restorations to the site ...

Mary, Queen of Scots' silver gilt casket is on a mini-tour of Scotland. Rosemary Goring tells its tragic story and looks at how its ...

Records show that the pub has been serving drinks since 900AD and ongoing research is investigating its claim to the world ...

Looking for the best cities to add to your United Kingdom vacation itinerary? There are plenty of perfect locations to add to ...

A range of historical items, including a 3500 year old Bronze Age cremation urn, have been found during the construction of a ...

From the wildness of the Highlands to the mysteries of the lochs, here's an immersive route to explore Scotland in two weeks, an adventure amidst raw nature, castles and Celtic legends.

From the salty-aired serenity of Llansteffan to the bohemian buzz of Brighton, some of the best coastal towns in UK are ...