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Bishop's and Earl's Palaces, Kirkwall - History and stories
Read about the historic Bishop's and Earl's Palaces and the people who built them, including the notorious 'Black Patie'.
Broughty Castle - History and stories
A brief history of Broughty Castle, which was primed to defend Dundee and the Tay from invasion threats for many centuries.
Castle Sween - History and stories
Castle Sween is the oldest standing castle on the Scottish mainland that we can date with confidence.
Cairnpapple Hill - History and stories
Cairnpapple Hill is one of the best-known prehistoric sites in mainland Scotland.
Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement - History and stories
Layer upon layer of settlement have been built up on this headland in Shetland. Earlier houses were abandoned and later ones built on top.
Kilmartin Glen: Dunadd Fort - History and stories
A brief history of Dunadd Fort in Kilmartin Glen, once a royal power centre of Gaelic kings.
Dunkeld Cathedral - History and stories
Dunkeld Cathedral is an ancient sacred place. There was a Pictish monastery on the site before the cathedral was built, and the site remains in ecclesiastical use today.
Caerlaverock Castle - History and stories
A look at the centuries of history has witnessed by Caerlaverock Castle, from its unique design and many sieges during border conflicts.
Corgarff Castle - History and stories
A brief history of Corgarff Castle including information about its past as a noble residence, army barracks and whisky distillery.
Mousa Broch - History and stories
A brief history of Mousa Broch, the best‑preserved Iron Age tower in Scotland.
Clava Cairns - History and stories
A short history of the Clava Cairns, including the prehistoric burial monuments and medieval chapel.
Skipness Castle and Chapel - History and stories
Skipness Castle dates to the early 1200s and was probably built by either Clan MacSween founder Suibhne (Sven) ‘the Red’, or his son, Dugald.
Glenluce Abbey - History and stories
A history of Glenluce Abbey, founded in 1192 by the Lord of Galloway.
Kilchurn Castle - History and stories
Kilchurn Castle was built in the mid-1400s, and it remained the base of the mighty Campbells of Glenorchy for 150 years.
Antonine Wall: Croy Hill - History and stories
Croy Hill is one of the highest spots on the Antonine Wall and features excellent views of the surrounding countryside.