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Historic places in and around Edinburgh
Find places to visit in and around Scotland's capital city.
Holyrood Abbey and Palace Gardens - Plan your visit
You can see Holyrood Abbey and the palace gardens as part of a wider visit to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Holyrood Abbey and Palace Gardens - History and stories
According to legend, Holyrood Abbey was founded after David I had a miraculous encounter with a white stag.
Scalloway Castle - History and stories
A brief history of Scalloway Castle on Shetland, an impressive example of a late 1500s tower house.
Inchmahome Priory - History and stories
Since its foundation in the 1200s, Inchmahome Priory functioned as a peaceful place to worship God for 300 years.
Muness Castle - History and stories
A brief history of Muness Castle on Unst.
Smailholm Tower - History and stories
A look at the centuries of history at Smailholm Tower, a border stronghold built in the first half of the 1400s
Brough of Birsay - History and stories
A snapshot of the history of Brough of Birsay, where traces of Pictish, Norse and medieval history can be seen.
Hailes Castle - History and stories
A brief history of Hailes Castle including information about former owners, links to the Wars of Independence and the life of Mary, Queen of Scots.
St Triduana's Chapel, Restalrig Collegiate Church - Plan your visit
Information to help you plan a visit to St Triduana's Chapel.
Hilton of Cadboll Chapel - History and stories
The remains of Hilton of Cadboll Chapel suggest it was a simple, rectangular medieval chapel.
Doune Castle - Plan your visit
Plan your visit to Doune Castle, built as the home of Regent Albany.
Doune Castle - History and stories
Doune Castle has a long history of fortification, but the way it looks is down to Regent Albany.
Dumbarton Castle - Plan your visit
Plan your visit to Dumbarton Castle, a mighty stronghold beside the Firth of Clyde.
Dumbarton Castle - History and stories
Find out more about the history of Dumbarton Castle, a mighty stronghold beside the Firth of Clyde.
Biggar Gasworks Museum - History and stories
A brief history of Biggar Gasworks, including the discovery of coal gas and the evolution of the gaswork's buildings.