Crathes Castle gardens, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, transport you through time with a history dating back to the 16th century. The walled garden enchants with yew hedges and vibrant blooms, and the knot garden showcases intricate patterns. With eight distinctive sections, the garden boasts pools, fountains, themed borders, roses, and a treasure trove of unusual plants. Don't miss a visit to the stunning Crathes Castle itself. You can also explore the well-marked trails. Keep an eye out for red s

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Scotland contains some of the oldest (and most famous) castles in the world, and they each have a story to tell about this country’s fascinating, but violent and turbulent, past.On record, there have been around 3000 castles built in Scotland over the centuries, with about half of them still in existence today. The architecture, furnishings, art, and artifacts - even the ruins of some castles—all have stories to tell about those who lived and worked there. And almost all of Scotland’s castles, w

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Short video showing the snow covered hills and mountains around Braemar in the Cairmgorms National Park in Aberdeenshire, Scotland this week. The hill at the start is Morrone and you can see the snow covered Grampian Mountains of Mar Lodge Estate in the middle and hills of Invercauld Estate towards the end. This was taken from the Queen's Drive trail around Creag Choinnich hill in Braemar. | Aberdeenshire Scotland

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