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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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  Castlelaw Hill Fort

  Explore an impressive defensive site among the Pentland Hills just south of Edinburgh.

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  Chesters Hill Fort

  Find out about one of Scotland’s best-preserved hillforts, built in the first millennium BC and occupied for several centuries.

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  Corstorphine Dovecot

  Visit a popular Edinburgh landmark in this well-preserved dovecot dating to the 1500s.

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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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  Doon Hill

  Examine the outlines of two halls built on the same spot 4,000 years apart at this complex site.

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  Dunglass Collegiate Church

  Admire the handsome sandstone and fine carved stonework of this 1400s church.

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  Eagle Rock

  Look for evidence of Roman carvings on this rocky outcrop on the Firth of Forth.

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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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  Hailes Castle

  Find out about the role this castle played in the Wars of Independence and its association with Mary Queen of Scots.

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  HES Archives and Library

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