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Historic Attractions in Scotland

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Duke of Buccleuch Statue
Duke of Buccleuch Statue

Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

A British politician and substantial landowner the 5th Duke of Buccleuch, 1806 -1884, is best remembered in Edinburgh as...

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  • Palace of Holyrood House
    Palace of Holyrood House

    Edinburgh, EH8 8DX

    The Queen's official residence in Scotland. This baroque palace is closely associated with Scotland's turbulent past.

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  • Leith Hall and Garden (NTS)
    Leith Hall and Garden (NTS)

    Kennethmont,, Nr Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 4NQ

    This beautiful house was the home of the Leith family for almost 300 years. There is a superb garden and extensive grounds.

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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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    Forth and Clyde Canal
    Forth and Clyde Canal

    Dumbarton, North Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK

    Linking Grangemouth on the Firth of Forth to Bowling on the Clyde, the canal opened in 1790. It closed to freight traffic...

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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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  • Political Martyrs’ Monument
    Political Martyrs’ Monument

    Edinburgh, EH1 3BJ

    This 90 foot obelisk, in the Calton Burial Ground, is sometimes known as the ‘Hamilton Obelisk’and was erected in 1844...

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  • Scone Palace
    Scone Palace

    Perth, PH2 6BD

    Magnificent palace at the centre of Scottish history, with treasures from around the world. Gardens, wooded walks,...

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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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    Kellie Castle and Garden (NTS)
    Kellie Castle and Garden (NTS)

    Pittenweem, Fife, KY10 2RF

    Kellie Castle is a very fine example of the domestic architecture of Lowland Scotland. The oldest part is believed to date...

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    Culross (NTS)
    Culross (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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    Holmwood House (NTS)
    Holmwood House (NTS)

    Cathcart, Glasgow, G44 3YG

    Built for James Couper, mill owner, in 1857-58, Holmwood is possibly the finest domestic design by Alexander 'Greek' Thomson.

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    Fyvie Castle (NTS)
    Fyvie Castle (NTS)

    Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 8JS

    Superb castle, dating from 13th century, with rich portrait collection, an equally fine collection of arms and armour, and...

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    Falkland Palace and Garden (NTS)
    Falkland Palace and Garden (NTS)

    Cupar, Fife, KY15 7BU

    The Royal Palace of Falkland, was the country residence and hunting lodge of eight Stuart monarchs, including Mary, Queen...

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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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    1 Duke of Buccleuch Statue Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
    2 Palace of Holyrood House Edinburgh, EH8 8DX
    3 Leith Hall and Garden (NTS) Kennethmont,, Nr Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 4NQ 4 stars
    4 Haddo House and Garden (NTS) Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 7EQ 4 stars
    5 Forth and Clyde Canal Dumbarton, North Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK
    6 Dumfries House Cumnock, KA18 2NJ
    7 Political Martyrs’ Monument Edinburgh, EH1 3BJ
    8 Scone Palace Perth, PH2 6BD 4 stars
    9 Nelson Monument Edinburgh, EH7 5AA 2 stars
    10 Kellie Castle and Garden (NTS) Pittenweem, Fife, KY10 2RF 3 stars
    11 Culross (NTS) Culross, Fife, KY12 8JH 3 stars
    12 Holmwood House (NTS) Cathcart, Glasgow, G44 3YG 4 stars
    13 Fyvie Castle (NTS) Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 8JS 4 stars
    14 Falkland Palace and Garden (NTS) Cupar, Fife, KY15 7BU 3 stars
    15 Mount Stuart House and Gardens Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 9LR 4 stars

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