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Rona Lighthouse © Copyright Ian Cowe
Rona Lighthouse

Scotland, UK

This isolated lighthouse on Rona, at the north end of the Isle of Raasay, was built in 1857.

Ornsay Lighthouse © Copyright Ian Cowe
Ornsay Lighthouse

Scotland, UK

On the islet of Eilean Sionnach, off Ornsay, the lighthouse was built in 1857. The lighthouse cottages were once owned by...

Neist Point © Copyright Ian Cowe
Neist Point Lighthouse

Scotland, UK

The lighthouse, built in 1909, has one of the most dramatic situations of any Scottish lighthouse. Perched on top of a...

Eilean Donan Castle
4 stars Eilean Donan Castle

Dornie, Kyle of Lochalsh, Inverness-shire, IV40 8DX

Perhaps the most scenic of Scotland's castles, the original Eilean Donan was built around 1230, before its destruction in...

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Dunvegan Castle and Gardens
Dunvegan Castle and Gardens

Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, IV55 8WF

Any visit to the Isle of Skye is incomplete without savouring the wealth of history offered by Dunvegan Castle & Gardens.

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Bernera Barracks
Bernera Barracks

Glenelg, Kyle of Lochalsh, IV40 8JR

One of several barracks built in the Highlands after the 1715 rebellion, Bernera provided accommodation for over 200...

Aros - Skye's Heritage Centre
4 stars Aros - Skye's Heritage Centre

Portree, Isle of Skye, IV51 9EU

Aros offers a range of facilities for all the family from static exhibitions to live shows. Open all year. Groups welcome.

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Glenelg Brochs
Glenelg Brochs

by Kyle of Lochalsh, IV40

Two of the best preserved brochs in Scotland stand close to the Glenelg road. With sections of their walls still standing...

Plockton
Plockton

Plockton, Ross-shire, Scotland, UK

A delightful planned village, with a sheltered anchorage, Plockton was established by the Earl of Seaforth in the late...

Strome Castle (NTS)
Strome Castle (NTS)

Stromemore, Strathcarron, IV54

Ruined castle, dating back to 1472, situated on the shores of Loch Carron, commanding fine views westwards to Skye.

Dun Beag © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
Dun Beag (HS)

Skye, Bracadale, Isle of Skye, IV56

This well built broch, retains a stairway of some twenty steps, and intramural galleries.

1 Rona Lighthouse Scotland, UK
2 Ornsay Lighthouse Scotland, UK
3 Neist Point Lighthouse Scotland, UK
4 Eilean Donan Castle Dornie, Kyle of Lochalsh, Inverness-shire, IV40 8DX 4 stars
5 Dunvegan Castle and Gardens Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, IV55 8WF
6 Bernera Barracks Glenelg, Kyle of Lochalsh, IV40 8JR
7 Aros - Skye's Heritage Centre Portree, Isle of Skye, IV51 9EU 4 stars
8 Glenelg Brochs by Kyle of Lochalsh, IV40
9 Plockton Plockton, Ross-shire, Scotland, UK
10 Strome Castle (NTS) Stromemore, Strathcarron, IV54
11 Dun Beag (HS) Skye, Bracadale, Isle of Skye, IV56

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