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  • Blackness Castle on the Firth of Forth, with the Forth Rail Bridge behind it.

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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.

  • The ancient ramparts of a hill fort in the beautiful Pentland hills

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    Castlelaw Hill Fort

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

  • A general view of the entrance and imposing defenses at Dirleton Castle

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    Dirleton Castle

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

  • A general view of the broch courtyard at Jarlshof.

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    Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement

    Delve into more than 4,000 years of human settlement in the same location in Shetland.

  • Seven tall standing stones, part of the Ring of Brodgar

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    Ring of Brodgar Stone Circle and Henge

    Walk among the enormous stones at one of the most spectacular prehistoric monuments in the British Isles.

  • A general view of the prehistoric village at Skara Brae.

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    Skara Brae

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

  • Four of the standing stones at Stenness in the evening

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    Stones of Stenness Circle and Henge

    Step back in time and roam among the remains of what may be Britain’s earliest henge monument.

  • A general view of Tantallon Castle and its dovecot.

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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.

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Salisbury Place
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