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sights in Scotland : the essentials

Abbeys in Banff

Banff Marina

The traditional fishing port of Banff that exists today dates from early Victorian era (mid-nineteenth century), but historical re

Abbeys in Banff

Duff House

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Duff House is a Georgian period building in the center of Banff, and is the main attraction. It is currently government care(Histo

Castles in Haddington

Hailes Castle

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The Hailes Castle ruins are hidden in the countryside along the River Tyne, which runs along the border with England. This fact me

Castles in Menstrie

Menstrie Castle

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This is the nearest landmark to the court of Stirling, located in the village of Menstrie. Originally, the owners of the residence

Archaeological Sites in Kirkcaldy

Standin' Stane de Kirkcaldy

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Just outside the town of Kirkaldy, Stirling towards the A915 road are a set of megalithic standing stones in the middle of a field

Churches in Haddington

St. Martin Kirk

Visiting Haddington, south of Edinburgh, we found a park and church in ruins that was freely available and after some research we

Churches in North Berwick

Old church of North Berwick

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Abbeys in Dunfermline

Dunfermline Abbey

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This airs abbey cathedral is one of the most important in the country of Scotland. Constructed in the year1072 by King David I 't

City Halls in Edinburgh

Scottish Parliament

After decades of requests for Scotland to have political self-determination, in 1997 there was a referendum on the creation of a S

Historical Monuments in Edinburgh

Gladstone's Land

One of the great charms of Edinburgh, Scotland, is its incredible medieval town atmosphere with stone houses that extend along the

Castles in North Berwick

Tantallon Castle

Tantallon Castle is located 30 miles east of Edinburgh, near the small seaside resort of North Berwick. Tantallon Castle was the c

Castles in Edinburgh

Craigmillar Castle

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Craigmillar is the third castle of Edinburgh. It's the furthest south and a mile walk from the famous castle in the capital of Sco

Castles in Alford

Craigievar Castle

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Craigievar Castle is located a few miles from Alford. It's a completely pink castle, and seems like something from a fairytale, es

Archaeological Sites in Kirkwall

Tomb of the Eagles

The Tomb of the Eagles south of the island, in South Ronaldsay, is perhaps the best preserved site on the island. It owes its name

Wineries in Blackford

Tullibardine Distillery

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Even though the distillery is in the area of Perthshire, it is advised to access it from Stirling . Tt's not the most attractive,

Historical Monuments in Forfar

Restenneth Priory

Palaces in Stirling

James V's Palace at Stirling Castle

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Really this Palace is part of Stirling Castle, one of my favorite spots in town. After many years of extensive restoration work, i

Historical Monuments in Edinburgh

The Heart of Midlothian

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On the Royal Mile there are numerous references to the history of Edinburgh such as the Heart of Midlothian, right next to the cat

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