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Historic Attractions in Scotland

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Charles II Statue
Charles II Statue

Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

The oldest lead cast statue in Britain, portraying Charles II as a Roman emperor, it was completed in 1685 a month before...

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  • Castle Fraser (NTS)
    Castle Fraser (NTS)

    Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51 7LD

    One of the most spectacular of the Castles of Mar, this Fraser stronghold has a magnificent great hall, fine portraits and...

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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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    Tomb of the Eagles
    Tomb of the Eagles

    Liddel, St. Margarets Hope, Orkney, KW17 2RW

    Outstanding 5,000 year old burial cairn, named after the Sea Eagles whose talons were found buried alongside human...

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    Dunnottar Castle
    Dunnottar Castle

    Stonehaven, AB39 2TL

    A dramatic and evocative ruined cliff top fortress in a truly stunning setting.

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  • Formaston Cross Slab
    Formaston Cross Slab

    The Lodge on the Loch, Aboyne, AB34 5BR

    Formaston Cross Slab

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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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    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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  • 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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    Nelson Monument
    Nelson Monument

    Edinburgh, EH7 5AA

    Perched high on Calton Hill at the east end of the city centre.

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    Culzean Castle and Country Park (NTS)
    Culzean Castle and Country Park (NTS)

    Maybole, South Ayrshire, KA19 8LE

    This clifftop mansion was built by Robert Adam for the last Earl of Cassillis in 1772-1790. There have been castles on...

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    Dugald Stewart Monument
    Dugald Stewart Monument

    Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

    On top of Calton Hill this is one of Edinburgh’s most photographed monuments. It was erected in 1831 in memory of Dugald...

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  • West Bow Well
    West Bow Well

    Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH1 2HH

    Situated at the foot of The West Bow, Victoria Street.This was the first of the well heads built to supply water to the...

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  • Ardess Hidden History Trail
    Ardess Hidden History Trail

    Rowardennan, by Drymen, Stirlingshire, G63 0AR

    Archaeological traces of typical post-medieval farming settlement, linked by an enjoyable trail with guide leaflet.

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  • Burns Monument
    Burns Monument

    Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

    More than a monument, this small temple was erected in 1831 in memory of Robert Burns 1759 -1792, Scotland’s national poet.

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  • 1 Charles II Statue Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
    2 Castle Fraser (NTS) Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51 7LD
    3 Traquair House Innerleithen, Peeblesshire, EH44 6PW 5 stars
    4 Tomb of the Eagles Liddel, St. Margarets Hope, Orkney, KW17 2RW 4 stars
    5 Dunnottar Castle Stonehaven, AB39 2TL
    6 Formaston Cross Slab The Lodge on the Loch, Aboyne, AB34 5BR
    7 House of The Binns (NTS) Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 7NA 4 stars
    8 Scott Monument Edinburgh, EH2 2EJ
    9 Crathes Castle and Garden (NTS) Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5QJ 4 stars
    10 Nelson Monument Edinburgh, EH7 5AA 2 stars
    11 Culzean Castle and Country Park (NTS) Maybole, South Ayrshire, KA19 8LE 4 stars
    12 Dugald Stewart Monument Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
    13 West Bow Well Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH1 2HH
    14 Ardess Hidden History Trail Rowardennan, by Drymen, Stirlingshire, G63 0AR
    15 Burns Monument Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

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