#OnThisDay in 1692 was the Glencoe Massacre. Clan MacDonald and Clan Campbell are at the centre of this tragic chapter of history. The two families had a history of feuding; MacDonalds supporting King James, Campbells on the side of William of Orange, later King William III. However, the massacre was less an issue of clan rivalry than it was a plot by the government to bring them into line behind the king. Captain Robert Campbell of Glenlyon and his troops arrived in Glencoe in January. Clan Mac

Welcome back to Castle Campbell! 🏰 🧱 Our specialist team has carried out all inspections at the imposing ruin that was once the Campbell clan’s Lowland stronghold. A lot of planning, problem-solving and patience went into our inspections programme. Our specialists had to consider the different characteristics of each of the historic sites. They were not built to fit heavy machines like our Mobile Elevating Platform through narrow ways and portcullises! So our expert team had to come up with wa

Castle Campbell, also known as Castle Gloom, stands proudly in Scotland's Dollar Glen. Constructed by Clan Campbell in the 15th century, the castle features a unique mix of architectural styles, including medieval and Renaissance elements. Over the centuries, the castle changed hands multiple times between different noble families. It was initially a stronghold of the Clan Campbell, but ownership later passed to the Clan Argyle and then to the Crown. There is also a Royal connection, Mary, Queen

Which clan are you? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 📍Castles In Order of Play 1. Glamis Castle | Clan Lyon 2. Urquhart Castle | Clan Grant 3. Cawdor Castle | Clan Campbell of Cawdor 4. Stirling Castle | Clan Stewart 5. Blackness Castle | Clan Crichton 6. Drum Castle | Clan Irvine 7. Turnberry Castle | Clan Bruce 8. Dunure Castle | Clan Kennedy 9. Slains Castle | Clan Hay 10. Dunnottar Castle | Clan Keith 11. Lennox Castle | Clan Lennox 12. Braemar Castle | Clan Farquharson 13. Ardvreck Castle | Clan Macleod 14.