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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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  Dirleton Castle

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

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  Dryburgh Abbey

  Wander around this medieval ruin nestled in secluded woodland by the River Tweed to grasp the appeal of monastic life.

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  Jedburgh Abbey

  Admire the unusual mix of architecture in what is one of four great abbeys established in the Scottish Borders in the 1100s.

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  Melrose Abbey

  Visit the final resting place of the heart of Robert the Bruce, a magnificent ruin in the Scottish Borders.

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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.

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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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  Stones of Stenness Circle and Henge

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

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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.