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Abercorn Kirk
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An ancient Christian site, there has been a church here since the late 7th century. The present church dates from 16th century, its splendid Hopetoun Loft was fitted out in 1708. Fine 17th - 18th century gravestones.
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Abercorn, West Lothian
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Aberlady Bay
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Britain's first Local Nature Reserve established in1952, this shallow bay with mud flats and salt marsh, is a well known birding spot. Many interesting plants. Trails along the west and east bay with a hide.
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By Gullane, East Lothian
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Bass Rock
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This impressive guano spattered rock 2 miles off the East Lothian coast, 30 miles south of Edinburgh at the mouth of the Forth of Forth and is home to one of the world's largest gannet colonies. Bass Rock has also been a prison. Boat trips.
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Bass Rock Cruises
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Enjoy a cruise onboard 'Sula II' to the Bass Rock, one of the wildlife wonders of the world and the Islands of Fidra and Craigleith, to see gannets, puffins, guillemots and other seabirds.
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North Berwick, East Lothian
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Bedrule Kirk
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This attractive 19th century country church was built on a medieval Christian site. Interesting stained glass windows with scenes from the 1914 - 18 war. Remarkable gravestones.
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Bedrule, Roxburghshire
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Bemersyde Moss (SWT)
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This shallow loch and marsh is well-known for its large colony of black-headed gulls. It is also good for wintering wildfowl. Hide.
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Nr Melrose, Scottish Borders
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Blawhorn Moss National Nature Reserve (SNH)
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One of the few remaining areas of peatland in central Scotland - most have been cut for their peat or drained for farming. Interesting bog plants. Boardwalk Trail
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Nr Armadale, West Lothian
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Cairnpapple Hill (HS)
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One of the most important prehistoric monuments in Scotland, used as a burial and ceremonial site from about 3000 to 1400 BC.
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Torphichen
, Bathgate, West Lothian
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Channelkirk
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Built in 1841 to replace an earlier church, its burial ground contains many well-carved gravestones.
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Channelkirk, by Lauder, Berwickshire
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Cragbank Wood National Nature Reserve (SNH)
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The largest area of ancient ash-elm-hazel woodland left in the Scottish Borders, the reserve has a rich variety of plants and butterflies. Steep slope, no well defined paths.
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Nr Hawick, Scottish Borders
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Dalmeny Kirk
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Built in the 12th century this is the most complete Norman Church in Scotland. It is richly decorated with beautifully carved arches, vaulting and doorways.
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Dalmeny Village, Nr South Queensbury, West Lothian
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Dunglass Collegiate Church (HS)
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Founded by Sir Alexander Hume in the mid 15th century. Three chaplains and four choirboys once delivered masses here for the founder's family. By the 18th century it had become a stable and barn.
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Nr Cockburnspath, Dunglass, East Lothian
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