Fancy taking a closer look at the wonderful carved doorway at Huntly Castle? This amazing artwork – known as a frontispiece – was added to the castle around 1600. It was intended to impress those crossing the palace threshold, and we reckon they nailed it! These carvings were once brightly painted, with gilded details which glistened in the sunlight. The intricate carving proclaims the power, status and religious affiliation of the Gordon family, who owned the castle at the time. The panels are

There's this incredible castle in Aberdeenshire that I've always loved visiting. It's called Huntly Castle, and it's got such a fascinating history. The place has been around since the 12th century, originally as a wooden motte-and-bailey fortress before being rebuilt in stone. What makes Huntly Castle really stand out are the intricate carvings and inscriptions all over the walls. The stonework is so detailed; it’s like the building itself is telling you a story. You can still see the remnants