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Preston Mill and Phantassie Doocot
Preston Mill and Phantassie Doocot (NTS)

East Linton, East Lothian, EH40 3DS

The oldest mechanically intact water-driven mill in Scotland. See and hear the mill in action and find out about the...

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Dumfries House
Dumfries House

Cumnock, KA18 2NJ

Dumfries House is one of Britain’s most beautiful stately homes and best kept heritage secrets.

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  • Haddo House and Garden (NTS)
    Haddo House and Garden (NTS)

    Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 7EQ

    This elegant mansion, home of the earls and marquesses of Aberdeen, is noted for its fine furniture and paintings. It has...

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    Inveraray Jail & County Court
    Inveraray Jail & County Court

    Inveraray, Argyll, PA32 8TX

    Scotland's most perfectly preserved 19th century county courthouse and prison, with costumed guides and exhibitions on...

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  • Scott Monument
    Scott Monument

    Edinburgh, EH2 2EJ

    The largest monument to a writer in the world, this memorial to Sir Walter Scott the famous Scottish author, was proposed...

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  • Crinan Canal
    Crinan Canal

    Ardrishaig, Crinan, Argyll, Scotland, UK

    An amazing achievement in its day, the canal opened in 1801. It allows vessels to reach the West Highlands without...

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  • Crathes Castle and Garden (NTS)
    Crathes Castle and Garden (NTS)

    Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5QJ

    Picturesque 16th century castle with magnificent interiors and painted ceilings, family portraits and furniture....

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    Robert Burns Birthplace Museum (NTS)
    Robert Burns Birthplace Museum (NTS)

    Alloway, Ayr, KA7 4PQ

    Major new museum housing the most important Burns collection in the World. Temporary exhibitions, cafe, and shop.

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    Mount Stuart House and Gardens
    Mount Stuart House and Gardens

    Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 9LR

    One of Britains most spectacular Victorian Gothic houses, with 300 acres of landscaped gardens. Guided tours.

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    Scottish Crannog Centre
    Scottish Crannog Centre

    Kenmore, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, PH15 2HY

    Experience life over water in 600BC. Artefacts, guided tours, themed refreshments, and gift shop.

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    Hugh Miller's Cottage (NTS)
    Hugh Miller's Cottage (NTS)

    Cromarty, Ross-shire, IV11 8XA

    Into a life tragically cut short at the age of 54, Hugh Miller packed careers as a stonemason, bank accountant, geologist,...

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    Souter Johnnie's Cottage (NTS)
    Souter Johnnie's Cottage (NTS)

    Kirkoswald, Ayrshire, KA19 8HY

    The home of John Davidson, village souter (shoemaker), who inspired the character Souter Johnnie in Robert Burns' famous...

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    House of The Binns (NTS)
    House of The Binns (NTS)

    Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 7NA

    The House of the Binns has been the home of the Dalyells since 1612. It has a collection of portraits and china.

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    Culross Palace (NTS)
    Culross Palace (NTS)

    Culross, Fife, KY12 8JH

    This delightful small royal burgh on the north shore of the Forth provides a striking introduction to Scottish domestic...

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    St Cuthbert’s Church
    St Cuthbert’s Church

    Edinburgh, EH1 2EP

    One of Edinburgh’s oldest churches it has been rebuilt many times. The present church was built in 1894, but...

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  • 1 Preston Mill and Phantassie Doocot (NTS) East Linton, East Lothian, EH40 3DS 3 stars
    2 Dumfries House Cumnock, KA18 2NJ
    3 Haddo House and Garden (NTS) Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 7EQ 4 stars
    4 Inveraray Jail & County Court Inveraray, Argyll, PA32 8TX
    5 Scott Monument Edinburgh, EH2 2EJ
    6 Crinan Canal Ardrishaig, Crinan, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    7 Crathes Castle and Garden (NTS) Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5QJ 4 stars
    8 Robert Burns Birthplace Museum (NTS) Alloway, Ayr, KA7 4PQ 3 stars
    9 Mount Stuart House and Gardens Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 9LR 4 stars
    10 Scottish Crannog Centre Kenmore, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, PH15 2HY 5 stars
    11 Hugh Miller's Cottage (NTS) Cromarty, Ross-shire, IV11 8XA 5 stars
    12 Souter Johnnie's Cottage (NTS) Kirkoswald, Ayrshire, KA19 8HY 3 stars
    13 House of The Binns (NTS) Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 7NA 4 stars
    14 Culross Palace (NTS) Culross, Fife, KY12 8JH 3 stars
    15 St Cuthbert’s Church Edinburgh, EH1 2EP

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