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Bannockburn
Bannockburn As every Scot knows, Bannockburn was where King Robert the Bruce led Scottish forces to victory over a much larger English force led by Edward II in 1314. Moviegoers may remember the decisive battle from the end of the film Braveheart. This event, so critical to the development of Scot
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Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum Housed in the Old Building of Stirling Castle, the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum offers a fascinating insight into one of Scotland’s most important military regiments. Trace the history of the 91st Argyllshire Highlanders an
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Nelson Monument
Nelson Monument An enormous telescope-shaped tower perched 456 foot above sea level on the summit of Calton Hill; the Nelson Monument is one of Edinburgh’s most instantly recognizable landmarks, dedicated to the revered Admiral Lord Nelson. Designed by Robert Burn to appear like Nelson’s naval spy
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Glasgow Science Centre
Glasgow Science Centre The big draw at the popular Glasgow Science Centre is the IMAX cinema, and the many fun but educational hands-on exhibits organized over three floors. The cinema screens fascinating films exploring the world of science, as well as the latest blockbuster movies in digital sur
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Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh Zoo Head to the outskirts of Edinburgh to spend a day perusing the Edinburgh Zoo; with over 1,000 animals to meet, it’s going to take you at least that long. The Zoo is committed to its animal welfare and conservation programs, but there’s still visitor activities that let you get way up
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The Burrell Collection
The Burrell Collection Glasgow is justifiably proud of the Burrell Collection, a varied and idiosyncratic collection gifted to the nation by industrialist Sir William Burrell in 1944. From rare paintings by Degas and Cézanne, to Islamic calligraphy, Roman statues, Renaissance tapestries, stained g
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St Abbs Head National Nature Reserve
St Abbs Head National Nature Reserve The St. Abb’s Head National Nature Reserve may be the best known destination along the Berwickshire coast of Scotland. Formed by a series of volcanic eruptions, it features dramatic cliffs, a rugged coastline and crystal clear waters. The reserve is especially
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Shetland Islands
Shetland Islands A sprawling archipelago of more than 100 islands located at the northernmost point of Britain, the far-flung Shetland Islands are one of Scotland’s most off-the-beaten-track destinations, with just 15 inhabited isles and only one town – Lerwick. The islands’ unspoiled wilderness i
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Scone Palace
Scone Palace Scone Palace is one of the most important historical sites in Scotland. Located near Perth, it was once the site of an early Christian church, a priory and, eventually, an abbey. For nearly 1000 years, it was also the crowing place for the King of Scots, including Macbeth and Robert t
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Road to the Isles
Road to the Isles Dotted with small Scottish towns and with no shortage of scenery, the aptly named “Road to the Isles” is one of Scotland’s most beautiful drives and provides the base for exploring the Small Isles and Skye. Stretching from the base of the UK’s tallest mountain to a port town on t
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Kellie Castle and Garden
Kellie Castle and Garden The Kellie Castle and Garden is located in Fife, about three miles northwest of Pittenween in eastern Scotland. Built in the 14th century, the castle was home to the Oliphant family for 250 years and is pretty much the same today as it was when the family departed in
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Inveraray Jail
Inveraray Jail Paying admission to get locked in a barren cell? At Inveraray Jail, it is worth it. The former prison turned museum manages to bridge the gap between tourist attraction and meaningful infotainment and delves into the darker parts of Scottish history. Small as it was, Inveraray was t
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House of Dun
House of Dun The House of Dun is a Georgian house built in 18th century that is set among Victorian gardens and woodlands and adjacent to the Montrose Basin Nature Reserve. It is home to the Hutchison and Stirling collections of paintings and furniture, including 30 paintings by prominent Scottish
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Hill of Tarvit Mansionhouse and Garden
Hill of Tarvit Mansionhouse and Garden The Hill of Tarvit is an Edwardian era mansionhouse, first built in the 17th century and remodeled in 1906. With an exquisite collection of antiques, Chinese porcelain, furniture and paintings, it provides a glimpse of early 20th century Edwardian life. The M
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Grey Mares Tail
Grey Mares Tail The Grey Mare’s Tail Nature Reserve is home to the fifth highest waterfall in the United Kingdom, also called Grey Mare’s Tail. The waterfall is a hanging valley waterfall flowing from Loch Skeen into Moffat Water Valley. The surrounding nature reserve offers dramatic scenery and a
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Gilmerton Cove
Gilmerton Cove Theories abound of a secret underground meeting place, a Knights Templar or even a witches’ coven, but 300 years after its discovery, the eerie underground chambers and dimly lit passageways of Gilmerton Cove remain shrouded in mystery. Carved by hand into the sandstone beneath the
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Crathie Church
Crathie Church With a history dating back to the sixth century and the present building built by Queen Victoria in the late 19th century, Crathie Church has a long history of royal significance. Today, the small parish church retains its claim to fame, with the Queen and Royal Family attendin
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Brodick Castle
Brodick Castle Brodick Castle is a Victorian estate on the Isle of Arran off the west coast of Scotland. Set against the backdrop of Goatfell Mountain, the castle is made of red sandstone and built in a Scottish baronial style. The original tower house was destroyed but was later rebuilt and
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Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve
Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve The Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve encompasses nine mountains within the southern slopes of the Ben Lawers and Tarmachan ranges in Scotland. The mountain ranges stretch for nine miles and seven of the mountains are Munros – mountains more than 3,000 feet high
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Barry Mill
Barry Mill Barry Mill The Barry Mill is a Category A listed watermill located half a mile north of the village of Barry, not far from the town of Carnoustie in eastern Scotland. Found in a fairly secluded area next to the Barry Burn, the mill consists of three floors: a meal floor (the basement),
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