Built around 1440 by Sir George Crichton, Earl of Caithness, Blackness Castle served a dual role as a military fortress and, at times, a royal residence. Its strategic location along the Forth allowed it to control shipping and provide a robust defense against naval invasions.The castle's distinctive shape, often likened to a ship, enhanced its defensive capabilities. Throughout its history, Blackness Castle witnessed sieges, conflicts, and played a part in political struggles, such as the Rough

Up in Caithness near a place called Ulbster, there’s a set of stone steps that feel like they lead into another world. The Whaligoe Steps, 330 of them, carved right into the cliffside, all the way down to an old fishing harbour. Fisherwomen used to climb this daily with baskets of herring on their backs. There’s a waterfall halfway down with a cracking viewpoint, and once you reach the bottom, it’s just sea, cliffs, and the sound of waves echoing off the rock. It’s quiet, dramatic, and a little

Chris Sinclair Photography's ‘Historic Caithness’ video is of some of the better known archaeological locations around Caithness! Share his amazing compilation! (Youtube video in comments) #Caithness #VentureNorth | Mackays Hotel, Wick

🏰 Barrogill Castle / Castle of Mey — Perched on Scotland’s northern coast in Caithness, this 16th-century fortress (originally named Barrogill) was later restored by Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother. Today it stands revived, with regal history, sea views, royal visits, and whispers of Scotland’s past. 👉 Discover more: https://castlebook.com/castle/barrogill-castle | CastleBook