Sights in Scotland

Abbeys in Craignure

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The abbey now is a reconstruction of what St.Columba started building years ago when he arrived to the island (563 AD). It is a ho

Ruins in Craignure

Iona Abbey

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Combined with the activities that were carried away in Iona, only a very short distance away was the convent of the Augustinian or

Historical Monuments in Fife

The Mercat Cross

Like many other parts of Scotland, the Mercat Cross marks the former location of the commercial area, in this case the village of

Castles in Stirling

Airthrey Castle

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Stirling University includes several historic buildings that were built many centuries before the actual construction of the unive

Palaces in Kirkwall

Palace House Bishop (Orkney Islands- Stage 6b)

Next to the cathedral (as in other medieval locations) are the buildings that most represent the history of the city, such is the

Churches in Kirkwall

Italian Chapel on Lamb Holm

In 1942 during World War II, 550 Italian soldiers who had fought in Africa were captured and sent to Lamb Holme in Orkney. As pris

Abbeys in Edinburgh

Holyrood Abbey

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This architectural complex built on the edge of the medieval city of Edinburgh dates back to 1128, when the Holyrood Abbey was ord

Castles in Rothesay

Rothesay Castle

Rothesay Castle is famous for two reasons. The first is architectural, with a curious and very unusual circular floor. The second

Wineries in Doune

Deanston Distillery

On the outskirts of Doune, by Stirling, lies one of the weirdest distilleries in Scotland. Along the river Teith, is this big red

Churches in Ballater

Crathie Kirk

In the village of Crathie, together with the famous Balmoral Castle lies this small rural church, which now forms part of the cong

Cemeteries in Edinburgh

Old Calton Cemetery

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It provides a nice walk around the graves and tombs of some of the most illustrious people in Scottish history, such as philosophe

Historical Monuments in Haddington

Nungate Bridge

Nungate Bridge is the oldest and most historic city. In earlier times it was the only crossing point between the two sides of the

Historical Monuments in Dunblane

Leighton House

Behind the mythical Dunblane Cathedral is one of the structures, in the back of the cathedral, and historic flagship of the people

Churches in Brodick

Kilmory Church

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The village of Kilmory consists of the church and some houses nothing more, which makes the way of life, especially the smaller on

Cathedrals in Brechin

Brechin Cathedral

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Brechin Cathedral (full name of the Holy Trinity) is located in Angus and was built during the 13th century by pre-monastic orders

Churches in Dunning

Saint Serf's Church

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Between the city of Stirling and Perth you'll find the village of Dunning. It's a city rich in history, with particular importance

Churches in Auchterarder

Tullibardine Chapel

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Just outside the town of Auchterarder, in Crieff and basically in the middle of nowhere, there is a wonderful little rural church

Castles in Dirleton

Dirleton Castle

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From Edinburgh, heading to the east coast (North-Berwick) we reached the village of Dirleton, which is famous for its castle and g