Images

The restored 16th century Queen's Inner Hall at Stirling Castle in central Scotland. The chamber was used by Mary of Guise (1515-1560).

An aerial view of Stirling Castle in central Scotland. The castle was built from the 12th century onwards.

The main gatehouse (aka Forecourt) of Stirling Castle in central Scotland. It was built during the reign of James IV of Scotland (r. 1488-1513) and was originally taller.

A panoramic view of Stirling Castle in central Scotland. The castle was built from the 12th century onwards.

A model showing a cross section of an ancient Greek trireme. (Archaeological Museum, Hania, Crete)

A model of a trireme from ancient Greece. (Archaeological Museum, Hania, Crete)

A panoramic view of Edinburgh Castle, Scotland. 16-19th century.

The Half Moon Battery of Edinburgh Castle, Scotland. 16-17th century.

A panoramic view of the northern side of Edinburgh Castle. 16-19th century.

A plan of the buildings and layout of Edinburgh Castle, Scotland. Although occupied since the Bronze Age and site of a medieval castle from the 11th century, most of the structures today date from around 1500 with additions and modifications...