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  Holyrood Abbey

  Wander around the ruins of the abbey founded by David I at the foot of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

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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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  Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement

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

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  Knap of Howar

  Drop in on the oldest standing stone buildings in north-west Europe, occupied more than 5,000 years ago.

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  Knowe of Yarso Chambered Cairn

  Enter an ancient burial place dating back more than 5,000 years.

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  Lauderdale Aisle, St Mary's Church

  Admire the monumental effigies of James VI’s lord chancellor and wife in a great medieval church.

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  Links of Noltland

  See archaeologists excavate prehistoric settlements that were protected by sand dunes for thousands of years.

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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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  Midhowe Broch

  Explore a well-defended Iron Age settlement, perched on a coastal promontory.

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  Midhowe Chambered Cairn

  Experience one of the finest chambered cairns in Scotland in a rather unusual setting.

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  Mousa Broch

  Stand in the shadow of the best-preserved broch in Scotland, then climb to the top.