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Kilmartin Glen
Kilmartin Glen

Kilmartin, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8QG

Within a mile of the village of Kilmartin there are an amazing number of prehistoric sites: standing stones; rock...

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Tullibardine Chapel (HS)
Tullibardine Chapel (HS)

Nr Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland, UK

One of the most complete mediaeval churches in Scotland, founded in 1446 and largely rebuilt in about 1500.

Dinvin Motte
Dinvin Motte

Girvan, North Ayrshire, KA26

The most impressive medieval earthwork in the South of Scotland, its defences consists of two massive 4 metre deep ditches.

Lamington Church
Lamington Church

Lamington, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK

Built into the wall of the present church is a fine Romanesque doorway of the original 12th century Norman church. The...

Cairnholy Chambered Cairns © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
Cairnholy Chambered Cairns (HS)

Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, UK

Two most impressive chambered cairns, c 2500 BC, with extraordinary facades of tall standing stones.

Turnberry Lighthouse © Copyright Ian Cowe
Turnberry Lighthouse

Scotland, UK

One of Scotland’s most photographed lighthouses, it stands just behind the 9th green on the famous Turnberry Golf Course.

Craigellachie Bridge
Craigellachie Bridge

by Aberlour, Moray, AB38

One of Thomas Telford's finest creations, this important bridge across the River Spey was built between 1812 and 1815. It...

Inveraray Jail
Inveraray Jail

Inveraray, Argyll, PA32 8TX

Scotland's most perfectly preserved 19th century county courthouse and county prison, with costumed guides and fascinating...

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Inverary Castle
Inveraray Castle

Inveraray, PA32 8XE

Headquarters of Clan Campbell since early 15th century, rebuilt in 18th century. Fine furniture and paintings.

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Wick Heritage Museum
Wick Heritage Museum

18-27 Bank Row, Wick, Caithness, KW1 5EY

The centre holds a rich collection of items relating to Wick and its fishing heritage including boats and part of a...

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Cairnpapple Hill (HS)

Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland, UK

One of the most important prehistoric monuments in Scotland, used as a burial and ceremonial site from about 3000 to 1400...

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Kilchurn Castle (HS)

Near Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland, UK

A square tower built c1450, much enlarged in 1693 incorporating the first purpose built barracks in Scotland. Spectacular...

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...

Barra Head Lighthouse
Barra Head Lighthouse

Scotland, UK

The highest lighthouse in Scotland, built in 1833, it sits on top of a 190m (623ft) high cliff, on the island of Berneray,...

Abercorn Kirk
Abercorn Kirk

Abercorn, West Lothian, Scotland, UK

An ancient Christian site, there has been a church here since the late 7th century. The present church dates from 16th...

1 Kilmartin Glen Kilmartin, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8QG
2 Tullibardine Chapel (HS) Nr Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland, UK
3 Dinvin Motte Girvan, North Ayrshire, KA26
4 Lamington Church Lamington, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK
5 Cairnholy Chambered Cairns (HS) Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, UK
6 Turnberry Lighthouse Scotland, UK
7 Craigellachie Bridge by Aberlour, Moray, AB38
8 Inveraray Jail Inveraray, Argyll, PA32 8TX 5 stars
9 Inveraray Castle Inveraray, PA32 8XE 4 stars
10 Wick Heritage Museum 18-27 Bank Row, Wick, Caithness, KW1 5EY
11 Cairnpapple Hill (HS) Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland, UK 4 stars
12 Kilchurn Castle (HS) Near Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland, UK
13 Forth and Clyde Canal Dumbarton, North Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK
14 Barra Head Lighthouse Scotland, UK
15 Abercorn Kirk Abercorn, West Lothian, Scotland, UK

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