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sights in Scotland : the essentials

Historical Monuments in Stirling

George Christie Clock Monument

Being the most famous clock in Stirling center, this monument pays tribute to one of the most famous and beloved mayors in the cit

Churches in Glasgow

St. Stephen Church - Centre Renfield

In the central street of Bath in the Suchiehall area of Glasgow is in this church, which though not too old (nineteenth century) c

Historical Monuments in Stirling

The Sheriff Court

In Scotland the central courts of each province (or county) keep their original names from medieval times: The Sheriff Court. At t

Churches in Stirling

St. Columb's Church

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This church appears to be very old but was built in the late Victorian era (about 1901) to serve the Church of Scotland (Anglican)

Churches in Stirling

Sta. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church

Before the Religious Reformation (which occurred in Scotland during the seventeenth century) the whole building belonged to the Ca

Courtyards in Stirling

Stirling Old Courtyards

In antiquity, the style of living imposed by the Romans was typical (especially in Medieval times) - they built homes or businesse

Statues in Edinburgh

The Statue of James Clerk Maxwell

Near St Andrews Square, Edinburgh one of its most important thinkers is honored - James Clerk Maxwell. He gathered all the knowled

Abbeys in Beauly

Priory of Beauly

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Beauly Priory was founded in 1230 by the strange order of Valiscaulianos who moved from Burgundy (France) at the express invitatio

Historical Monuments in Dingwall

Dun Telve Broch

This megalithic building, dating back to the Iron Age, is about 9 miles from the town of Shiel Bridge (1 ½ hours by bus from Fort

Statues in Edinburgh

Statue of Adam Smith

In Parliament Square, the plaza on the Royal Mile (in the direction of the castle) you'll find St. Giles' Cathedral. You'll also f

Palaces in Saint Andrews

Ladies Golf Unit

The Ladies Golf Unit or LGU was founded in 1893 and is based in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland, which is often known as the "Home of G

Train Stations in Fort William

West Highland Railways

The West Highland Railways is a dream of a railway line that runs between Glasgow and Mallaig with a stop at Fort William. The lin

Churches in Glasgow

High Kirk Church

The High Kirk is an amazing gothic church in Glasgow, Scotland. Very dark and macabre, entering this church will send you back in

Castles in Falkirk

Blackness Castle

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We stopped at Blackness Castle late in the day, and we got there just to enjoy the sunset! We especially appreciated it for its be

Castles in Mallaig

Ardvreck Castle

Ardvreck Castle is a ruined castle dating back to the sixteenth century found on a rocky promontory near Loch Assynt in Sutherland

Castles in Glasgow

Culcreuch castle

Culcreuch Castle is located in the village of Fintry, 30 km from Glasgow. It's in the heart of the countryside, with a garden and

Castles in Armadale

Armadale Castle

Armadale is a town without a great deal of charm on the Isle of Skye. One of the attractions of this village is the castle, the st

Historical Monuments in Edinburgh

National Monument of Scotland

The Scottish National Monument located on Calton Hill was built in memory of the Scots who died during the Napoleonic Wars. It was

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