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

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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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St Cuthbert’s Church
St Cuthbert’s Church

Edinburgh, EH1 2EP

One of Edinburgh’s oldest churches it has been rebuilt many times. The present church was built in 1894, but...

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  • David Livingstone Centre
    David Livingstone Centre (NTS)

    Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, G72 9BY

    Scotland's most famous explorer and missionary was born here in Shuttlerow in 1813. Today the 18th-century tenement...

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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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  • Souter Johnnie's Cottage (NTS)
    Souter Johnnie's Cottage (NTS)

    Kirkoswald, Ayrshire, KA19 8HY

    The home of John Davidson, village souter (shoemaker), who inspired the character Souter Johnnie in Robert Burns' famous...

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    General Register House
    General Register House

    Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

    The first purpose built record repository in Britain, it was designed in the late 18th century by Robert Adam and...

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  • Georgian House (NTS)
    Georgian House (NTS)

    Edinburgh, EH2 4DR

    The Georgian House is part of Robert Adam's masterpiece of urban design, Charlotte Square. It dates from 1796.

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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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    Dryburgh Abbey © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Dryburgh Abbey (HS)

    Dryburgh, Melrose, Roxburghshire, TD6 0RQ

    Perhaps the most beautiful of all the Border Abbeys. The ruins are remarkably complete and include an exquisite barrel...

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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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    Discovery Point/RRS Discovery
    Discovery Point/RRS Discovery

    Dundee, DD1 4XA

    Step aboard and explore Captain Scott's famous ship Discovery, that took him to Antarctica in 1901. Spectacular 3-D film...

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    Barry Mill (NTS)
    Barry Mill (NTS)

    Barry, Carnoustie, Angus, DD7 7RJ

    The last water-powered meal mill to work in Angus, once producing oatmeal and animal feed. There are regular milling...

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    Milne’s Court
    Milne’s Court

    Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH1 2PF

    The first open court or square of its type in Edinburgh, it was built in 1692 by Robert Mylne, Master Mason to the King.

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  • Blair Castle
    Blair Castle

    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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    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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    1 Falkland Palace and Garden (NTS) Cupar, Fife, KY15 7BU 3 stars
    2 St Cuthbert’s Church Edinburgh, EH1 2EP
    3 David Livingstone Centre (NTS) Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, G72 9BY 3 stars
    4 Dunnottar Castle Stonehaven, AB39 2TL
    5 Souter Johnnie's Cottage (NTS) Kirkoswald, Ayrshire, KA19 8HY 3 stars
    6 General Register House Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
    7 Georgian House (NTS) Edinburgh, EH2 4DR 4 stars
    8 Fyvie Castle (NTS) Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 8JS 4 stars
    9 Dryburgh Abbey (HS) Dryburgh, Melrose, Roxburghshire, TD6 0RQ 5 stars
    10 House of The Binns (NTS) Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 7NA 4 stars
    11 Discovery Point/RRS Discovery Dundee, DD1 4XA 5 stars
    12 Barry Mill (NTS) Barry, Carnoustie, Angus, DD7 7RJ 3 stars
    13 Milne’s Court Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH1 2PF
    14 Blair Castle Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH18 5TL 5 stars
    15 Crathes Castle and Garden (NTS) Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5QJ 4 stars

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