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Newhailes
Newhailes Among Scotland’s most notable National Trust properties, the elegant 17th-century villa of Newhailes is most famous for its opulent rococo interiors and much of its original décor and furnishings still remain. Built by architect James Smith, the property was purchased by the Dalrymple fa
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Nessieland Castle Monster Centre
Nessieland Castle Monster Centre Nessie, the creature supposedly inhabiting Scotland’s mysterious Loch Ness, is undoubtedly one of the most well-known monsters in the world. Sightings started popping up in the late 19th century and ever since, Nessie has held the world’s attention and the myth has
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National Wallace Monument
National Wallace Monument With its dramatic perch atop Abbey Craig hill, the distinctive 67-meter-tall Gothic tower of the National Wallace Monument casts a striking silhouette, looming on the horizon just north of Stirling. Built in honor of Scottish hero Sir William Wallace, the fearless freedom
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National Gallery of Scotland
National Gallery of Scotland The building of the National Gallery of Scotland is imposing enough – a neoclassical behemoth sprawling on the Mound – but whats inside is the real treat. This is Scotlands most impressive art collection, and while its not the equal in size of a Met or a Tate, there ar
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Merkinch Local Nature Reserve
Merkinch Local Nature Reserve Merkinch Local Nature Reserve is a bit of a hidden treasure, located only about a mile (2 km) outside of Inverness along the shore of Beauly Firth. As the only nature reserve in the highlands, it is the perfect area to observe the diverse wildlife of this sparsely pop
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Melrose Abbey
Melrose Abbey Even in its ruined state Melrose Abbey exudes an air of authority. The site, a product of the 12th century ecclesiastical building boom, was built for the Cistercian order during the reign of King David I. The graceful arched window frames are a product of later rebuilding in the Got
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Machrie Moor Stone Circles
Machrie Moor Stone Circles Comprised of six stone circles, Machrie Moor is a collection of prehistoric monuments dating back to the Neolithic period and the early Bronze Age. They were found and first recorded in 1861 by Irish naturalist James Bryce, who numbered them from 1 to 5. In addition to t
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Lochranza Castle
Lochranza Castle Lochranza Castle is a medieval castle on the Isle of Arran in southwestern Scotland. It sits on a narrow strip of land that juts out into Loch Ranza, and even though it is in ruins, it is still a fascinating castle to visit. Originally the castle was an old hall house built in the
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Lauriston Castle
Lauriston Castle From its exquisite gardens and 16th-century tower overlooking the rugged Firth of Forth coast, to its remarkably preserved Edwardian décor, Lauriston Castle remains one of Scotland’s most beautiful castles. Originally built for Sir Archibald Napier in the 1590s, the property was
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Kilt Rock
Kilt Rock Kilt Rock is a sea cliff on the north end of Trotternish in northern Scotland. It was named Kilt Rock for its resemblance to a kilt. The vertical cliff is composed of both igneous and sedimentary rock which come together in vertical bands and look like the pleats of a kilt. The cliff is
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John Knox House Museum
John Knox House Museum Reputedly the last residence of Scottish clergyman and author John Knox, the 15th-century John Knox House is one of Edinburgh’s oldest preserved buildings, now housing a museum devoted to its namesake. Despite its name, the house actually belonged to James Mossman, loyal gol
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Isle of Lewis
Isle of Lewis The most northerly of Scotland’s dramatic Western Isles, the Isle of Lewis is known for its ancient remains, coastal crofts, and beautiful beaches. On a sunny day, dune-backed beaches like Bostadh and Traigh Chuil are perfect. Spot red deer in Lewis’s conservation areas, and off the
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Isle of Harris
Isle of Harris Split into North and South Harris by Loch Tarbert, the north of Harris is all about the dramatic mountains while the south is home to some of the best beaches in the country, like Luskentyre — the famous sandy bay that looks out to the blustery isle of Taransay. Though it may come a
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Isle of Arran
Isle of Arran The Isle of Arran sits off the western coast of Scotland. Since the line the divides the Scottish Highlands from the Lowlands runs through the island, its landscape reflects this, and the island is often referred to as Scotland in miniature. The northern part of the island is more ru
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Inverewe Garden
Inverewe Garden Inverewe Garden is one of Scotlands most popular botanical gardens. It sits on a peninsula on the edge of Loch Ewe among the rugged landscape of the Wester Ross area of the Scottish Highlands. The garden was set up as a sub-tropical style oasis with exotic plants from all over the
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Hunterian Museum & Art Gallery
Hunterian Museum & Art Gallery While you’re visiting Glasgow’s lively university quarter, take the opportunity to drop into the hallowed Hunterian Museum & Art Gallery. Scotland’s first museum, the Hunterian opened in 1807. Displaying the collection of renowned physician William Hunter, who spent
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Hugh Miller’s Birthplace Cottage and Museum
Hugh Miller’s Birthplace Cottage and Museum Hugh Miller was a well-known geologist and writer who lived from 1802 to 1856 in northern Scotland. The thatched fishermans cottage he was born in was built in the late 1600s by his great grandfather. The cottage and the Georgian house on the property bo
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Haddo House
Haddo House Haddo House is an impressive stately home in Scotland that was built in the 1730s. The estate was owned by the Gordon family for centuries, and they lived there even before the current house was built. It was designed by William Adam for William Gordon, the 2nd Earl of Aberdeen, and it
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Greyfriars Church
Greyfriars Church Opened for worship on Christmas Day 1620, Greyfriars Kirk is best-known as the home of Greyfriars Bobby, the loyal dog who became famous in 19th-century Edinburgh for maintaining a vigil at his master’s grave until he also died fourteen years later. The story was made into a Disn
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Glasgow West End
Glasgow West End Relaxed and trendy, lively and culturally diverse, the West End area offers some of the best things to do and see in Glasgow. Its Victorian architecture and cobblestone alleyways keep with tradition, while its many boutique shops, coffee shops, and Bohemian cafes present the moder
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