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  • A general view of the Calanais standing stones.

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    Calanais Standing Stones

    Roam among the megaliths at one of Scotland's most magnificent Neolithic monuments.

  • A general view of Duff House’s facade.

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    Duff House

    Unravel the story of how owner William Duff and architect William Adam clashed over the creation of this splendid Georgian mansion.

  • View of the remains of Elgin Cathedral

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    Elgin Cathedral

    Discover some of the highlights that make the ‘Lantern of the North’ a shining example of Scottish medieval architecture.

  • A general view of Huntly Castle and surrounding trees.

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    Huntly Castle

    Visit the seat of one of medieval and Renaissance Scotland’s most powerful families, the earls of Huntly.

  • The remains of Kildrummy Castle.

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    Kildrummy Castle

    Visit ‘the noblest of northern castles’ – even ruined, the stronghold of the mighty earls of Mar is a fine example of a 13th-century castle.

  • 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 Spynie Palace.

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    Spynie Palace

    Enter Scotland’s largest surviving medieval bishop’s house – residence of the bishops of Moray for 500 years.

  • A general view of the Blackhouse, Arnol.

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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.

  • A moody view of Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness on a cloudy, foggy day.

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    Urquhart Castle

    Discover more than 1,000 years of stirring history in this grand castle on the shores of Loch Ness.

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Salisbury Place
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