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  • A grass covered dome-shaped tomb, surrounded by a few stone slabs

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    Cairnpapple Hill

    Find a magnificent henge monument at the summit of a hill.

  • A general view of Crichton Castle, overlooking the River Tyne.

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    Crichton Castle

    Make the connections between this lordly residence and some of Scotland’s most exciting moments.

  • A general view of Hermitage Castle.

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    Hermitage Castle

    Discover a history filled with intrigue, murder, torture and treason at this awesome, eerie ruin.

  • The imposing Kisimul Castle sits on an island surrounded by water, with hills in the distance

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    Kisimul Castle

    Hop on a boat to make the memorable journey to the ‘Castle in the Sea’, seat of the chief of Clan Macneil.

  • A distant view of Smailholm Tower.

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    Smailholm Tower

    Stand in surroundings that inspired Sir Walter Scott, who learned the power of border ballads as a young infant living on the estate.

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Historic Environment Scotland Head offices:

Longmore House
Salisbury Place
Edinburgh
EH9 1SH
John Sinclair House
16 Bernard Terrace
Edinburgh
EH8 9NX

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Historic Environment Scotland is the lead public body established to investigate, care for and promote Scotland’s historic environment.

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