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  • An exterior view of Bothwell Castle, nestled among trees on the River Clyde.

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    Bothwell Castle

    Delve into a site that saw a great deal of action during the Wars of Independence with England. Bothwell Castle, built on a grand scale in the late 1200s, was hotly fought over.

  • A general view of Crossraguel Abbey.

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    Crossraguel Abbey

    Contrast the peacefulness of the abbey with the conflict that the monks’ loyalty to Robert the Bruce attracted.

  • A general view of Dundonald Castle, showing its hilltop position.

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    Dundonald Castle

    See the mighty hilltop castle built by Robert II in the 1370s, soon after he came to the Scottish throne.

  • A photograph of a large house with a square tower, flying a Saltire flag.

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    Newark Castle

    Contrast the beauty of this rediscovered treasure with the notoriety of its most famous noble resident.

  • A general view of the prehistoric village at Skara Brae.

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    Skara Brae

    Step back 5,000 years in time to explore the best-preserved Neolithic settlement in Western Europe.

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Salisbury Place
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