Many people in the UK are considering ’staycations’ this year, instead of jetting off for sun drenched holidays in the Canaries or the Costa del Sol. Staying at home and visiting many interesting destinations that are within easy reach is becoming increasingly popular as people try to save money and lessen their carbon footprints.
One destination that is proving increasingly popular is Scotland. One of the main attractions that brings people to Scotland is the countries colourful history.
Scottish history is enormously interesting and often quite bloody. There have been numerous bloody battles on Scottish soil and the country hosts lots of ancient castles and grand stately homes. The armed forces used many stately homes and castles during the second world war for troops and hospitals. Some became damaged and run down leading to their demolition. During the 1960’s it was sad to see around one large house demolished somewhere in Scotland every week.
Luckily this practice came to an end but property owners were faced with enormous renovation and repair costs. Many have now been restored into functioning homes and hotels like the magnificent Glenapp Castle hotel which was acquired by hoteliers in 1994. Extensive restoration has turned this Victorian castle into a popular and luxurious five star hotel.
Many ancient Scottish castles are nothing more than ruins, no longer occupied or maintained. Castle Sween is one such fantastic, historic ancient castle. Originally built in the 11th or 12th century it is said to named after an 11the century Dane, Sueno. Robert the Bruce captured the castle in 1315.
To make the most of any visit to a Scottish castle it is useful to have some knowledge of the castle history. This can really bring your visit to life as you imagine the lives of the people who had lived, worked and died in the castle.
I can recommend a tour of ancient Scottish castles and monuments as truly fantastic and memorable holiday experience.
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