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Subcategory: Abbeys, Churches & Cathedrals, Castles & Stately Homes, Heritage Centres & Ships, Historic Buildings, Lighthouses or Towns & Villages

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St Andrew's and St George's Church
St Andrew's and St George's Church

Edinburgh, EH2 2PA

The first church to be built in Edinburgh’s New Town.

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  • Royal High School
    Royal High School

    Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

    Built for the Royal High School, Edinburgh’s oldest school, and completed in 1829, these classical buildings hardly look...

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  • Old College
    Old College

    Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

    The birthplace of the University of Edinburgh, the Old College was constructed between 1789 and 1827.

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  • 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...

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  • Bachelor's Club (NTS)
    Bachelor's Club (NTS)

    Tarbolton, South Ayrshire, KA5 5RB

    In this 17th century thatched house in Tarbolton, Robert Burns and friends formed a debating club in 1780. Burns attended...

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  • McEwan Hall
    McEwan Hall

    Scotland, UK

    A venue for graduations, concerts and public functions the hall was paid for by Sir William McEwan founder of the...

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  • Delgatie Castle Trust
    Delgatie Castle Trust

    Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 5TD

    11th century castle with fine Painted ceilings dating 1592 and 1597. Unique baby’s four poster bed, displays of dolls...

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  • Bute House
    Bute House

    Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

    The official residence of the First Minister of Scotland.

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  • Eilean Donan Castle
    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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    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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  • Fair Isle South © Copyright Ian Cowe
    Fair Isle South Lighthouse

    Scotland, UK

    Built in 1892 this was the most dangerous lighthouse to be stationed at during the Second World War. It was bombed by...

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  • House of Dun and Garden (NTS)
    House of Dun and Garden (NTS)

    Montrose, Angus, DD10 9LQ

    A beautiful Georgian house overlooking the Montrose Basin, with a collection of family portraits, furniture and porcelain....

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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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    Canongate Church
    Canongate Church

    Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

    This delightful Dutch-gabled church was completed in 1691. It is the church of both the Palace of Holyroodhouse and...

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  • Killiecrankie Visitor Centre (NTS)
    Killiecrankie Visitor Centre (NTS)

    by Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH16 5LG

    Beautiful wooded gorge near the site of the Battle of Killiecrankie, 1689. Visitor centre with delightful walks.

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    1 St Andrew's and St George's Church Edinburgh, EH2 2PA
    2 Royal High School Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
    3 Old College Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
    4 Ornsay Lighthouse Scotland, UK
    5 Bachelor's Club (NTS) Tarbolton, South Ayrshire, KA5 5RB
    6 McEwan Hall Scotland, UK
    7 Delgatie Castle Trust Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 5TD
    8 Bute House Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
    9 Eilean Donan Castle Dornie, Kyle of Lochalsh, Inverness-shire, IV40 8DX 4 stars
    10 Dumfries House Cumnock, KA18 2NJ
    11 Fair Isle South Lighthouse Scotland, UK
    12 House of Dun and Garden (NTS) Montrose, Angus, DD10 9LQ 4 stars
    13 Scone Palace Perth, PH2 6BD 4 stars
    14 Canongate Church Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
    15 Killiecrankie Visitor Centre (NTS) by Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH16 5LG 3 stars

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