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Thirlestane Castle
Thirlestane Castle

Lauder, Berwickshire, TD2 6RU

One of the seven Great Houses of Scotland. Castle closed for renovations in 2013 but the gardens are still open.

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St Marys Parish Church
St Marys Parish Church

Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 3JB

Amazing C14th cathedral size church ruined C16 battle. Nave only till choir/transepts restored 1973! Windows, carvings,...

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Hopetoun House
Hopetoun House

South Queensferry, West Lothian, EH30 9SL

Stately home, with sweeping lawns and magnificient grounds. The State Apartments are superb with many notable paintings...

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Traquair House
Traquair House

Innerleithen, Peeblesshire, EH44 6PW

The oldest inhabited house in Scotland visited by 27 kings. Strong association with Mary, Queen of Scots. 18th century...

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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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St Abbs Head Lighthouse © Copyright Ian Cowe
St Abbs Head Lighthouse

Scotland, UK

Lit in 1862, the lighthouse marks the southern entrance to the Firth of Forth. The lighthouse was built below the highest...

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  • Mellerstain House and Gardens
    Mellerstain House and Gardens

    Gordon, Borders, TD3 6LG

    One of Scotland's finest stately homes of unique Adam design. Exquisite gardens & parkland - idyllic setting for days out.

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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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    Fidra Lighthouse © Copyright Ian Cowe
    Fidra Lighthouse

    Scotland, UK

    This uninhabited island off North Berwick acquired its lighthouse in 1885. It is one of the islands, Unst is another,...

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  • Dryburgh Abbey © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Dryburgh Abbey (HS)

    Dryburgh, Melrose, Roxburghshire, TD6 0RQ

    Perhaps the most beautiful of all the Border Abbeys. The ruins are remarkably complete and include an exquisite barrel...

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    Bamburgh Castle © Copyright Nick McCann
    Bamburgh Castle

    Bamburgh, Northumberland, NE69 7DF

    Spanning nine acres of land on its rocky plateau high above the Northumberland coastline Bamburgh is one of the largest...

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  • Cat Craig Lime Kilns
    Cat Craig Lime Kilns

    by Dunbar, East Lothian, EH42

    These impressive lime kilns were built in the mid 19th century. The limestone was quarried nearby and coal to fire the...

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  • Rosslyn Chapel
    Rosslyn Chapel

    Roslin, Midlothian, EH25 9PU

    Rosslyn Chapel, built in 1446, is unique. Its varied and symbolic carvings will interest Templars and Freemasons as well...

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    Manderston House
    Manderston House and Garden

    Duns, Berwickshire, TD11 3PP

    An outstanding house of the Edwardian era with a unique silver staircase, sumptuous staterooms. Superb terraced gardens...

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    Hailes Castle
    Hailes Castle

    East Linton, EH40 3DH

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  • 1 Thirlestane Castle Lauder, Berwickshire, TD2 6RU 4 stars
    2 St Marys Parish Church Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 3JB 3 stars
    3 Hopetoun House South Queensferry, West Lothian, EH30 9SL 4 stars
    4 Traquair House Innerleithen, Peeblesshire, EH44 6PW 5 stars
    5 Preston Mill and Phantassie Doocot (NTS) East Linton, East Lothian, EH40 3DS 3 stars
    6 St Abbs Head Lighthouse Scotland, UK
    7 Mellerstain House and Gardens Gordon, Borders, TD3 6LG 4 stars
    8 House of The Binns (NTS) Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 7NA 4 stars
    9 Fidra Lighthouse Scotland, UK
    10 Dryburgh Abbey (HS) Dryburgh, Melrose, Roxburghshire, TD6 0RQ 5 stars
    11 Bamburgh Castle Bamburgh, Northumberland, NE69 7DF
    12 Cat Craig Lime Kilns by Dunbar, East Lothian, EH42
    13 Rosslyn Chapel Roslin, Midlothian, EH25 9PU 2 stars
    14 Manderston House and Garden Duns, Berwickshire, TD11 3PP 3 stars
    15 Hailes Castle East Linton, EH40 3DH

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