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  Abernethy Round Tower

  Explore one of Scotland’s most unusual historic sites: one of only two Irish-style round towers in Scotland.

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  Arbroath Abbey

  Discover the origins of the most famous document in Scottish history. Scotland’s nobles swore independence from England in a letter sent from Arbroath Abbey in 1320.

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  Ardunie Roman Signal Station

  Take in the view from a Roman watch tower, part of a frontier running between the Ardoch and the Tay.

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  Balvaird Castle

  Get a feel for the comfortable life of a wealthy landowner at this remarkably complete 1500s tower house.

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  Brechin Cathedral Round Tower

  Admire a Scottish rarity in one of only two Irish-style round towers still standing in Scotland.

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  Broughty Castle

  Discover the ‘strong point on the Tay', built to defend Scotland against a gathering English navy and captured several times.

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  Claypotts Castle

  Admire one of Scotland’s quirkiest castles, barely altered and retaining many of its original 1500s features.

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  Dunfallandy Stone

  Get a rare insight on Pictish life on this exceptionally carved cross-slab.

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  Dunkeld Cathedral

  Wander the ruins of Scotland’s most romantic cathedral, set at an ancient ecclesiastical centre.

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  Eassie Sculptured Stone

  Trace the messages carved into this cross-slab, probably intended to promote the Pictish church.

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  Fowlis Wester Sculptured Stone

  Inspect the carvings on a tall Pictish cross-slab, adorned with various scenes, symbols and decoration.

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  Huntingtower Castle

  Explore the castle where Mary Queen of Scots and new husband Lord Darnley stayed during the Chaseabout Raid.