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  Bishop’s and Earl’s Palaces, Kirkwall

  Marvel at the only episcopal palace ever built in Norse Scotland and its stunning Renaissance neighbour.

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  Broch of Gurness

  Get up close to an Iron Age complex said to be one of Scotland’s finest examples of a later prehistoric settlement.

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  Dryburgh Abbey

  Wander around this medieval ruin nestled in secluded woodland by the River Tweed to grasp the appeal of monastic life.

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  Hermitage Castle

  Discover a history filled with intrigue, murder, torture and treason at this awesome, eerie ruin.

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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.

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  Jedburgh Abbey

  Admire the unusual mix of architecture in what is one of four great abbeys established in the Scottish Borders in the 1100s.

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  Kisimul Castle

  Hop on a boat to make the memorable journey to the ‘Castle in the Sea’, seat of the chief of Clan Macneil.

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  Maeshowe Chambered Cairn

  Stand in awe of one of Europe’s finest chambered tombs, built 5,000 years ago, its entrance aligned with the setting of the midwinter sun.

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  Melrose Abbey

  Visit the final resting place of the heart of Robert the Bruce, a magnificent ruin in the Scottish Borders.

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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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  Smailholm Tower

  Stand in surroundings that inspired Sir Walter Scott, who learned the power of border ballads as a young infant living on the estate.

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  The Blackhouse, Arnol

  Gain a unique insight into island life inside this traditional thatched house – once home to a family and its animals.