A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Whether your family enjoys light-hearted spooks or adrenaline-pumping scares, Halloween has something for everyone. The popular celebration falls during half-term this year, making it the perfect time ...

The great stone castles that dot the British landscape have been a part of our history for hundreds of years. Kings have called them home, and armies have laid siege to them. Today, some are in great ...

The knight represents the interconnectedness of human and animal relationships, highlighting the importance of ecological ...

Edinburgh: home to historic buildings, dramatic landscapes, the annual Fringe Festival and, more recently, One Day filming ...

From the town of Gernsheim, on the eastern banks of a languorous meander in the Rhine, it was once possible to see the steep slate roof and towers of Frankenstein castle, positioned on a hilltop 10 ...

Stephon Castle reflects on how UCONN's historic run to the Championship prepared him both mentally and physically for the challenges that await him in the NBA. Overview Castle went to Newton High ...

How people kept castles safe How enemies attacked castles Features of Caerlaverock Castle The impact of cannons on castle building This resource is suitable for Castles topics for primary school ...