Caledonia Heritage

The Vikings (also known as Norsemen) came from three Scandinavian countries: Denmark, Norway and Sweden. They were mainly farmers and skilled craftsmen but they were also travellers and they sailed all over Europe and the north Atlantic in their great longships. Unfortunately, their quest for land also gave them a reputation as fierce pirates and [...]

Skara Brae is one of the oldest neolithic places in Europe and although I haven’t actually been there, it’s one place I’d definitely love to visit some day because it is just so fascinating.

Skara Brae is on the southern shore of Sandwick in Orkney and was discovered in 1850 when a great storm battered the [...]

Edinburgh Castle is a potent symbol of Scotland and is recognised all over the world, partly in thanks to the Military Tattoo which is broadcast all over the world. However, the castle has a proud history of its own and has dominated the city skyline for more than 3,000 years.
The castle rock was created [...]

The Scottish Crown Jewels are known as The Honours of Scotland and are kept in Edinburgh Castle where they are on display to visitors. The Honours are the oldest royal regalia in the United Kingdom, mainly due to the fact Scots were so used to hiding them from the English. Oliver Cromwell managed to destroy [...]