A descendant of Robert the Bruce has started his first day in his new post as governor of Edinburgh Castle. Maj General Alastair Bruce, 58, said it was a huge privilege to take on the role as he ...

Multimillion pound project aims to boost profile of historic Baronial bolthole It is an imposing 800 year-old stronghold that once hosted an open-air court held by Robert the Bruce and served as ...

He said: "A gentleman through and through, he says he said 'hello there, I'm Alastair Bruce, the new Governor of Edinburgh Castle. I love history'. And at that point the lights switched back off ...

Robert Bruce's struggle for the Scottish crown ... Earl of Moray, to take Edinburgh castle by stealth. In England, Edward II had to react. In 1314 he led a massive invasion force into Scotland ...

To mark 750 years since the birth of Scottish hero Robert the Bruce, The Edinburgh Dungeon is offering the first 750 visitors named Robert or Bruce free entry to the attraction during the fierce ...