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Historic Attractions in Scotland
Subcategory: Castles & Stately Homes or Towns & Villages
Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH18 5TL
Set in spectacular highland scenery, Blair Castle is the traditional home to the Earls and Dukes of Atholl.
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Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, IV55 8WF
Any visit to the Isle of Skye is incomplete without enjoying the wealth of history and legends at Dunvegan Castle & Gardens.
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Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1NQ
To many people, on their first sight of this glorious medieval castle, it can seem foreboding, and certainly its history...
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Huntingtowerfield, Perth, PH1 3JL
Two complete c 16th century towers, linked by a 17th century range. There are splendid painted ceilings.
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Stromness, Orkney, Scotland, UK
This historic town developed during the 18th century after it was chosen by the Hudson's Bay Company as a base for...
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Cromarty, Ross-shire, Scotland, UK
A delightful town, Cromarty retains much of its 18th century character. It has an elegant courthouse, an old harbour, a...
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Mainland, Birsay, Orkney, KW17 2
This once magnificent palace was built in the late 16th century for Robert Stewart, Earl of Orkney. Separate flower, herb...
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Lochranza, Isle of Arran, KA27 8HH
This interesting building, originally a 13th/14th century two storey hall-house, was heightened and converted in the 16th...
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Elgin, Moray, IV30 5
One of Scotland's oldest castles, built in the 12th - 13th centuries, it stands on top of a huge man-made mound of gravel,...
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Burntisland, Fife, KY3 0SL
Aberdour is a wonderful example of how a mediaeval castle could be extended and modified over several centuries.
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Fife, Scotland, UK
This attractive old burgh has three medieval streets with many fine 17th and 18th century townhouses. The handsome old...
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Kelso, Roxburghshire, TD5 7PG
Sited high on a rocky outcrop this well preserved 16th century tower house was built for defence. Memorable views from...
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Nr. Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 8XJ
Residence of the bishops of Moray from the 14th century to 1686. Massive tower with spectacular rooftop views over Spynie...
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Scalloway, Mainland, Shetland, ZE1 0TR
This substantial castle was built in 1600 by the notorious Patrick Stewart, Earl of Orkney and Shetland. He did not long...
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| 1 | Blair Castle | Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH18 5TL | |
| 2 | Dunvegan Castle & Gardens | Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, IV55 8WF | |
| 3 | Alnwick Castle | Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1NQ | |
| 4 | Huntingtower Castle (HS) | Huntingtowerfield, Perth, PH1 3JL | |
| 5 | Lochleven Castle | Kinross, KY13 8UF | |
| 6 | Stromness | Stromness, Orkney, Scotland, UK | |
| 7 | Cromarty | Cromarty, Ross-shire, Scotland, UK | |
| 8 | Earl's Palace (Birsay) (HS) | Mainland, Birsay, Orkney, KW17 2 | |
| 9 | Lochranza Castle (HS) | Lochranza, Isle of Arran, KA27 8HH | |
| 10 | Duffus Castle (HS) | Elgin, Moray, IV30 5 | |
| 11 | Aberdour Castle and Garden (HS) | Burntisland, Fife, KY3 0SL | |
| 12 | Crail | Fife, Scotland, UK | |
| 13 | Smailholm Tower (HS) | Kelso, Roxburghshire, TD5 7PG | |
| 14 | Spynie Palace (HS) | Nr. Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 8XJ | |
| 15 | Scalloway Castle (HS) | Scalloway, Mainland, Shetland, ZE1 0TR |
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