melville castle

What’s it like to own a castle?

Many dream of owning a castle – for David Hay it’s a reality. But it’s not all glamour having to take care of a large building that’s centuries old.

foraging in scotland

Foraging for food in Scotland

Thousands of years ago, before farms and markets and supermarkets, humans had to forage for food. Now there’s a revival of the tradition in Scotland.

railway museum utrecht

The end of the track

The Railway Museum in the Dutch city of Utrecht has done an excellent job of showcasing the history of trains and creating a fun place for all!

defence line of amsterdam

Defending Amsterdam with water

To protect ourselves from attack, humans have shown an impressive level of inventiveness. But only the Dutch harnessed the movement of water.

visiting versailles

The hall of bloody mirrors

The Palace of Versailles is one of the most magnificent buildings in the world… but its most famous room has a bloody secret…