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  • Blackness Castle on the Firth of Forth, with the Forth Rail Bridge behind it.

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    Blackness Castle

    See for yourself why this mighty fortress is known as ‘the ship that never sailed’ – with its pointed stem, square stern and tall mast.

  • A general view of Caerlaverock Castle

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    Caerlaverock Castle

    Cross the moat to find yourself in a fairytale setting, complete twin-towered gatehouse and lofty battlements.

  • A general view of Cardoness Castle, showing its raised location and surrounding woodland.

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    Cardoness Castle

    Learn about the lawlessness of the McCullochs, for whom this elegant six-storey tower house was built.

  • A general view of the entrance and imposing defenses at Dirleton Castle

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    Dirleton Castle

    Find out how the fortunes of this fortress – residence damaged by Cromwell were revived by its new owners.

  • A general view of Glenluce Abbey.

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    Glenluce Abbey

    Learn about 400 years of monastic life in the valley of the Water of Luce.

  • A general view of the broch courtyard at Jarlshof.

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    Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement

    Delve into more than 4,000 years of human settlement in the same location in Shetland.

  • A general view of Tantallon Castle and its dovecot.

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    Tantallon Castle

    Discover the last of the grand medieval castles, set high on a cliff edge and featuring a massive curtain wall.

  • A general view of Whithorn Priory and the graveyard.

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    Whithorn Priory and Museum

    Walk in the footsteps of countless others to reach St Ninian’s shrine, one of Scotland’s earliest Christian sites.

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