Check out the 'incredibly beautiful' yet 'haunting' castle in Aberdeenshire, which once housed Scotland's crown jewels.

Craigievar Castle: Fri 18 – Sun 20 April, 10am–4pm (last entry 3.30pm) Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate: Fri 18 – Sun 20 April, 10am–4pm (last entry 3.30pm) ...

20 pipers will take it in turns to play at locations around Scotland on each of the 80 days leading up to the 80th anniversary of VE Day on May 8 (Danny Lawson/PA) ...

She'll be playing Celebratum at Crathes Castle in Aberdeenshire to kick off an 80-day countdown to the main event. There will be piping sessions across Scotland every day until 8 May as part of ...

20 pipers will take it in turns to play at locations around Scotland on each of the 80 days leading up to the 80th anniversary of VE Day on May 8 (Danny Lawson/PA) By Nick Forbes, PA Scotland ...

Bruno Peek, pageant master of the VE Day commemoration, explained: “In tribute to the brave Scotsmen that paid the ultimate sacrifice during the Second World War, we decided to base the 80 Day ...

Crathes Castle, Aberdeenshire Crathes Castle's ancient woodland comes alive with the colours of winter, offering visitors a peaceful and picturesque walk. The woodland paths, lined with centuries ...

Glamis Castle (Image: Glamis Castle) Duntrune Castle, Argyll Constructed in the 12th century, Duntrune Castle has withstood Scotland's turbulent history, earning its reputation as one of the ...

The castle is open daily from 10:00 to 17:00, with Halloween events running from the 25th to the 31st of October. Visitors can embark on a chilling indoor tour, uncovering eerie tales of the spirits ...