At Crookston Castle, where Mary, Queen of Scots, and Lord Darnley met in 1565, a historic yew tree once stood as a silent witness to their budding courtship. Legend claims that beneath this ancient tree, the two spent time together, deepening both their romantic and political bond. Although the yew tree no longer exists today, its memory lingers in the folklore surrounding the castle. The castle, owned by Darnley’s family, the Lennoxes, was an important setting for their meeting. Darnley, with h

Game of Thrones S06E03 - Sam Tarly and Gilly head to Old town on a boat

In Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 10, “The Winds of Winter,” Samwell Tarly and Gilly finally arrive at the Citadel in Oldtown, home to the greatest library in Westeros. Sent by Lord Commander Jon Snow to train as the new maester for the Night’s Watch, Sam is granted temporary access to the Citadel’s awe-inspiring library while awaiting an audience with an Archmaester. As he steps inside, he is captivated by the breathtaking sight of endless bookshelves and a massive golden astrolabe, mirrorin