Moray historic buildings opening to the public.
Two historic landmarks – Balvenie Castle and Spynie Palace – will reopen to visitors on Wednesday.
Balvenie Castle on the outskirts of Dufftown near was built in the 1200s, making it one of Scotland’s oldest stone fortifications.
It was passed through the hands of Scottish historic figures including Robert the Bruce and the Black Douglas family.
King James II granted Balvenie Castle to his half-brother, who transformed it from a medieval stronghold into an attractive Renaissance residence.
Spynie Palace near Elgin was established in the late 1100s as a bishop’s residence and remained so for 500 years.
It is the largest surviving medieval bishop’s house in Scotland and was a guesthouse for members of the royal family when travelling through Moray.
Craig Mearns, director of operations at Historic Environment Scotland, said: “As the weather warms up, there’s no better time to experience Scotland’s natural beauty and get a closer look at our past.
“These sites are part of Scotland’s history. Each tells a unique story, and we look forward to sharing them with people from across the world.”
From April 2 to the end of September both sites will be open Wednesdays to Sundays between 10am and 4.30pm.
