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  • A general view of Aberdour Castle, taken from the terraced garden.

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    Aberdour Castle and Gardens

    Admire views of the Forth from what’s possibly Scotland’s oldest standing castle.

  • A general view of Caerlaverock Castle

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    Caerlaverock Castle

    Cross the moat to find yourself in a fairytale setting, complete twin-towered gatehouse and lofty battlements.

  • 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.

  • A general view of Dundonald Castle, showing its hilltop position.

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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.

  • A general view of Edinburgh Castle and Castle Rock, as seen from the north.

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    Edinburgh Castle

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

  • An aerial view of Fort George.

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    Fort George

    March the length of this massive fort built in the wake of the Battle of Culloden to see why it’s served the British Army so well for 250 years.

  • 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.

  • A general view of Stirling Castle, showing the gate house, royal palace and the roof of the great hall.

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    Stirling Castle

    Explore one of Scotland’s greatest castles, home to generations of monarchs and a fortress since ancient times.

  • 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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