It follows an inspection of the impact of climate change on Caerlaverock Castle near Dumfries, which dates from the 13th ...

South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth has raised the ongoing issue with senior managers at Historic Environment Scotland.

The South West Coastal 300 reveals everything from untamed coastlines and timeless forests to storybook castles and quaint small towns.

Some moats were filled with water, like Caerlaverock Castle near Dumfries (above). Attackers would have to swim or row across the moats to get to the castle. A drawbridge was a bridge which could ...

The journey begins in Dumfries, where drivers are advised to fully charge up before heading south along the River Nith to Caerlaverock Castle, a striking 13th-century fortress surrounded by wetlands ...