Dragons have been capturing our imagination for thousands of years, with stories about them dating back more than 5,000 years. Not all are nice...

Dragons are so popular in various cultures around the world that it’s tricky to know where they originated first.

Dragons are found in cultures all across the world. Some bring good luck, while others are mean beasts who must be defeated by brave knights.

If you’re spending part of the summer in and around Edinburgh, you’ll be looking for lots of attractions to keep you busy.

Dragons are found in many cultures, all the way from ancient China to Egypt and the UK. Children and adults alike are fascinated by their great scaly bodies, fire-breathing talent and ability to fly.

In Western culture, the dragon is a magical beast that is usually portrayed as large, reptilian creature who breathes fire and is covered in scales. Dragons feature in all sorts of stories...

Dragons are a big part of mythology across the globe, with many cultures including these fearsome reptiles in their stories.

Whether you’re reading a fairy-tale or watching a magical play, you’re sure to come across a whole host of magical beasts.

Dragons and mythical beasts have starred in books, movies, songs and even kid shows live on stage for many years, with griffins being a huge part of ancient mythology.

From dragons to gremlins, trolls to unicorns, magical beasts come in all shapes and sizes. But it’s fair to say that the Tooth Fairy is one of the most popular characters to appear in folklore tales, storybooks, songs, magical plays and even movies.