Guidebooks & Membership

The official Historic Scotland Aberdour Castle Guidebook. This remarkable castle is steeped in history — its oldest part was built around the 10th ...

For generations in rural Scotland, many lived in ‘blackhouses’, which were long thatched constructions where man and beast lived together under the...

This official guide uncovers the rich history behind Balvenie Castle. It was first built by the powerful Comyn family in the 12th Century, but fell...

Blackness Castle is known as ‘the ship that never sailed’, due to its nautical appearance. Learn its rich history with this official souvenir guide...

Let this guide take you through the history of the Bonawe Historic Iron Furnace. Set in near the River Awe, in the heart of Argyll's rich woodland,...

The official visitor’s guide paints a colourful picture of this great medieval stronghold for French or German-speaking visitors. Caerlaverock Cast...

An official souvenir guide which paints a colourful picture of this Maxwell Clan stronghold. Caerlaverock Castle’s design is both curious and aston...

The impressive and elegant Castle Campbell is located above the town of Dollar in Clackmannanshire. The property was acquired by Colin Campbell, 1s...

Cairnpapple Hill is a classic and well-preserved site that provides a fascinating look into the prehistoric spirituality of the British Isles. It h...

Both Cardoness and Carsluith Castles are testaments to the differing lives of medieval nobility around the Galloway Coast. This official souvenir g...

Scotland’s clan history is central to its identity. The shared kinship groups from Gaelic tradition are best known for the romantic picture painted...

The official visitors guide to Clava Cairns - English language edition. On a gravel terrace above the River Nairn stands one of Scotland’s most evo...

Corgarff Castle is a small yet beautiful site in the Aberdeenshire moorland. The main tower still stands, although many of the outbuildings are sad...

This official souvenir guide tells the story of Craigmillar Castle, an attractive and well-preserved site just outside Edinburgh. Craigmillar Castl...

Craignethan Castle’s location was chosen for strategic reasons. Surrounded by steep gorges on three of its sides, the castle was spectacularly easy...

This unique and intricate castle has a unique and intricate history, which is expertly retold in this official souvenir guide. Crichton Castle was ...

Crossraguel Abbey was founded in 1250, as a sister to Paisley Abbey. Construction was funded by a generous donation to the church by the Earl of Ca...

Dirleton Castle has a full and varied history which is celebrated and explained in this official souvenir guide. The castle was originally owned by...

The stories behind Edinburgh Castle are fascinating. Who lived here? Who died here? And how did they protect themselves from attack? learn more fro...

Doune Castle Guide Leaflet - Various Languages.

Doune Castle is unusual, chiefly because it is known to have been a stronghold site since Roman times. The castle as it currently stands is believe...

Dryburgh Abbey’s history starts in 1150. It was the first Premonstratensian abbey to take root in Scotland. Though it may not have reached the same...

The construction of Duff House was fraught with mounting budgets, frayed tempers and lawsuits. As a result, the plans of the great architect Willia...

Dumbarton Castle is built on a site that has been significant for over 1,500 years. Strategically placed on an outcrop of volcanic rock, it lies wh...