Sights in Scotland

Historical Monuments in Crieff

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In a rural area near Crieff, looking for some other Augustinian Abbey (medieval) of Inchaffray or "Islands of Masses", we found on

Castles in Aberdeen

Slains Castle

A picturesque place. It's an isolated old castle, north of Aberdeen, before the whiskey distilleries. The Slain Castle, known as D

Churches in Aberdour

St Fillan's Church

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The church of St. Fillan (Holy Celtic) is in the village of Aberdour, on the Northeast of Edinburgh. It's near to the castle, sugg

Churches in Arbroath

Church of St Vigeans

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After getting completely lost in Angus, between Edinburgh and Aberdeen, we found this historical church that was quite different f

Abbeys in Fife

Inchcolm Abbey

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Inchcolm is located in the Firth of Forth and is where you can visit the remains of the abbey (with the same name), the best prese

Castles in Abernethy

Balvaird Castle

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Balvaird Castle is one of the best surviving examples in Scotland today of a noble's castle from the late Middle Ages (ca. 1500 AD

Historical Monuments in Forres

Sueno's Stone

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Sueno's Stone is just outside Forres, Scotland, and is the cornerstone of the largest and best preserved of the Pictish period. Te

Castles in Huntly

Huntly Castle

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Huntly Castle is the home of the Gordon Clan, who were one of the most influential noble families in the history of Huntly. Origin

Cemeteries in Banff

Medieval Cemetery in Banff

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One of the most historic attractions of the village of Banff is the medieval cemetery in the heart of town which is limited by gat

Churches in Clackmannan

Clackmannan Parish Church

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The present building which is situated in the Parish (Church of Scotland) was built between 1813 and 1815, following the design of

Ruins in Coldingham

Coldingham Priory

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The Priory of Coldingham was founded by Benedictine monks with the help and consent of the Scottish King David I in the 12th centu

Historical Monuments in Callander

Mercat Cross

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As in many other towns with tradition in Scotland, shows the market cross which was the commercial center in the village since anc

Castles in Dumfries

Lochmaben Castle

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The ruins of Lochmaben Castle are by the lake in Castle Lochmaben village. Apparently it is under protection of the Scottish, but

Archaeological Sites in Stromness

Maeshowe

Between Stromness and Finstown is Maeshowe, an ancient burial site in a circular mound with an outer ditch. It's about 4,500 years

Archaeological Sites in Stromness

Broch of Gurness

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The "Brochs" are buildings in Scotland, mainly on the north and west coasts. A broch was usually a high-rise tower, built of stone

Castles in Brodick

Lochranza Castle

On an island the size of Arran everything should be promoted to attract the attention of visitors. This didn't happen with Lochran

Statues in Dryburgh

William Wallace Statue

I am sure that almost everyone who has visited Scotland went to Stirling to visit the William Wallace monument, a Scottish hero, b

Cemeteries in Balquhidder

Rob Roy MacGregor Tomb

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Past Callander, heading towards the Highlands on a twisting but beautiful, natural road, we arrived at the tiny village of Balquhi