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Auchindoun Castle - History and stories
Despite its beautiful location, there have been some grim chapters in Auchindoun's story.
Kildalton Cross - History and stories
The Kildalton Cross was erected more than 1,200 years ago, and very unusually still stands in its original location.
Barochan Cross - History and stories
The centuries old Barochan Cross is covered in ornate carvings of figures drinking, playing trumpets and holding spears. It's moved locations several times.
Cairn o'Get - History and stories
Cairn o’Get is an impressive chambered burial cairn set amid a landscape rich in prehistoric and later monuments.
Merkland Cross - History and stories
One of the best preserved medieval wayside crosses in Scotland stood beside an ancient Roman road, which is now a busy modern highway.
Cubbie Roo's Castle and St Mary's Chapel - History and stories
Cubbie Roo’s Castle is first mentioned in the Orkneyinga Saga as a ‘fine stone castle’ built in 1145 by the great Kolbein Hruga – also known as Cubbie Roo.
Burleigh Castle - History and stories
A brief history of Burleigh Castle outside Milnathort.
Balvaird Castle - History and stories
As the Balvairds climbed the aristocratic ladder, they made extensive improvements to the castle.
Maeshowe Chambered Cairn - History and stories
Discover the history of this a 5,000‑year‑old Neolithic chambered cairn: its massive stone architecture, winter‑solstice alignment, and remarkable Norse runic graffiti.
Trinity House - History and stories
Explore the history of Trinity House in Leith
MacLellan's Castle - History and stories
MacLellan began building on this site in Kirkcudbright after acquiring the land from the Greyfriars convent following the Protestant Reformation in 1560.
Orchardton Tower - History and stories
A brief history of Orchardton Tower.
Whithorn Priory and Museum - History and stories
A brief history of Whithorn Priory and discover how Christian faith in Scotland evolved from its origins through the medieval and post‑Reformation eras.
Kilmory Knap Chapel - History and stories
An introduction to some of the remarkable stones and carvings at Kilmory Knap Chapel.
Brechin Cathedral Round Tower - History and stories
A brief history of Brechin Round Tower, one of only two Irish-style round towers still standing in Scotland.