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  • General view of Bonawe Iron Furnace

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    Bonawe Historic Iron Furnace

    Britain’s most complete charcoal-fuelled ironworks nestles in an idyllic setting at the head of Loch Etive, amidst Argyll woodland.

  • A grass covered dome-shaped tomb, surrounded by a few stone slabs

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    Cairnpapple Hill

    Find a magnificent henge monument at the summit of a hill.

  • A general view of Corgarff Castle.

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    Corgarff Castle

    Unravel the two very different tales of this medieval tower house, a noble residence turned army base.

  • A general view of Crichton Castle, overlooking the River Tyne.

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    Crichton Castle

    Make the connections between this lordly residence and some of Scotland’s most exciting moments.

  • A general view of the Martello tower at Hackness.

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    Hackness Martello Tower and Battery

    Explore mighty coastal defences built during the Napoleonic Wars but destined never to see action.

  • A general view of Hermitage Castle.

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    Hermitage Castle

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

  • General view of Kisimul Castle taken from a boat

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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.

  • A general view of Lochleven Castle.

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    Lochleven Castle

    Imagine being imprisoned in this island stronghold, as Mary Queen of Scots – formerly a guest here – once was.

  • A distant view of Smailholm Tower.

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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.

  • A general view of Threave Castle from the River Dee.

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    Threave Castle

    Watch Archibald the Grim’s forbidding island fortress come into view as you cross the River Dee by boat.

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