The best places to dive into Scottish history (and meet the ancestors) - Lonely Planet

Scotland’s historic sites are awe-inspiring, bringing visitors to marvel at our castles, cairns, abbeys and palaces. And much of our daily life takes place in the historic buildings that have become our much-loved homes, workplaces, schools and community spaces. But our historic environment is on the front line of climate change. Not only are our castles at risk of coastal erosion and our forts threatened by floods. The historic buildings in which we live, work, learn and socialise are also unde