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Historic Attractions in Perthshire, Angus & Dundee

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Bell Rock Lighthouse © Copyright Ian Cowe
Bell Rock Lighthouse

Scotland, UK

The oldest existing rock lighthouse in the British Isles, it marks the notorious Bell or Inchcape Rock, a largely...

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  • Glamis Cross Slabs
    Glamis Cross Slabs

    Forfar, Angus, DD8

    Two superb Pictish cross-slabs both with symbols on one side and beautifully carved crosses on the other.

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  • Eassie Cross Slab © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Eassie Cross Slab (HS)

    by Glamis, Angus, DD8

    An impressive Pictish cross slab, with a fine cross and lively carvings of a warrior with cloak, shield and spear, and a...

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  • Carlungie Souterrain © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Carlungie Souterrain (HS)

    Mains of Ardestie, Dundee, DD5

    This large earth house, was discovered in 1949. There were no traces of the roof, which was possibly made of timber. To...

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  • Aberfeldy Bridge
    Aberfeldy Bridge

    Perthshire, Scotland, UK

    The largest of General Wade's bridges, it was designed by William Adams and completed in 9 months in 1733. At that time...

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  • Brown and White Caterthuns © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Brown and White Caterthuns (HS)

    Brechin, Angus, Scotland, UK

    Two impressive prehistoric forts occupying the summits of adjoining hills. The White Caterthun has a massive stone walled...

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  • Cossans Cross Slab (HS)
    Cossans Cross Slab (HS)

    Kirriemuir, Angus, DD8

    Traditionally known as St Orland's stone, this tall Pictish slab has a beautifully carved cross. On the reverse side are...

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  • Tealing Souterrain © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Tealing Souterrain (HS)

    Tealing, Dundee, DD4

    Once covered with stone slabs this earth house, was discovered in 1871. Among the finds were quern stones and pieces of...

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  • Dunfallandy Cross Slab (HS)
    Dunfallandy Cross Slab (HS)

    Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH16

    This magnificent 8th century, Pictish cross slab is to be found just past the Dunfallandy Hotel by Pitlochry. Intricately...

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  • Dunkeld Bridge
    Dunkeld Bridge

    Dunkeld, Perthshire, PH8

    Completed in 1809 this was one of Thomas Telford's finest bridges. Originally tolls were charged. These proved most...

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  • Ardestie Souterrain © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Ardestie Souterrain (HS)

    Monifieth, Dundee, DD5

    This roofless earth house, was discovered in 1949. Traces of four associated buildings were found nearby. In one of them...

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  • Ardoch Roman Fort
    Ardoch Roman Fort

    Dunblane, Perthshire, Scotland, UK

    One of the most impressive Roman forts in Britain. In use between the late 1st and 2nd centuries AD.

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  • Fowlis Wester Cross Slabs © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Fowlis Wester Cross Slabs (HS)

    Fowlis Wester, By Crieff, Perthshire, PH7 3NL

    Inside the church there are two splendid Pictish cross slabs. One with an unusual cross, and on the other side carvings of...

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  • Aberlemno Sculptured Stone © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Aberlemno Sculptured Stone (HS)

    Forfar, Tayside, Scotland, UK

    A magnificent cross-slab in the church-yard, with interlaced decoration, Pictish symbols and figure sculpture.

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  • 1 Bell Rock Lighthouse Scotland, UK
    2 Glamis Cross Slabs Forfar, Angus, DD8
    3 Eassie Cross Slab (HS) by Glamis, Angus, DD8
    4 Carlungie Souterrain (HS) Mains of Ardestie, Dundee, DD5
    5 Aberfeldy Bridge Perthshire, Scotland, UK
    6 Brown and White Caterthuns (HS) Brechin, Angus, Scotland, UK
    7 Cossans Cross Slab (HS) Kirriemuir, Angus, DD8
    8 Tealing Souterrain (HS) Tealing, Dundee, DD4
    9 Dunfallandy Cross Slab (HS) Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH16
    10 Dunkeld Bridge Dunkeld, Perthshire, PH8
    11 Ardestie Souterrain (HS) Monifieth, Dundee, DD5
    12 Ardoch Roman Fort Dunblane, Perthshire, Scotland, UK
    13 Fowlis Wester Cross Slabs (HS) Fowlis Wester, By Crieff, Perthshire, PH7 3NL
    14 Aberlemno Sculptured Stone (HS) Forfar, Tayside, Scotland, UK

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