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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.

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  Dundrennan Abbey

  Visit the secluded spot where Mary Queen of Scots sheltered during her last hours in Scotland.

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  Earl's Palace, Birsay

  Wander the ruins of the residence of Mary Queen of Scots’ half-brother Robert Stewart.

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  Edinburgh Castle

  Discover a world famous icon. This stronghold has dominated the skyline of Scotland’s capital city for centuries.

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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.

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  Glasgow Cathedral

  Visit the site of the shrine of St Kentigern, around which Scotland’s largest city sprang up.

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  HES Archives and Library

  Explore Scotland's past through over a million historic photographs, drawings and more

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  Holyrood Abbey

  Wander around the ruins of the abbey founded by David I at the foot of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

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  Holyrood Park

  Roam a city park like no other, with its hills, crags and thousands of years of history.

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  Huntingtower Castle

  Explore the castle where Mary Queen of Scots and new husband Lord Darnley stayed during the Chaseabout Raid.

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  Huntly Castle

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

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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.