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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.

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  Craigmillar Castle

  Step inside Edinburgh’s ‘other castle’, once a rural retreat from Scotland’s capital.

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  Dirleton Castle

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

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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 Park

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

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  Linlithgow Palace

  Explore the magnificent ruins of the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and home to the Stewart kings of Scotland.

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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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  Skara Brae

  Step back 5,000 years in time to explore the best-preserved Neolithic settlement in Western Europe.

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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.