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William Pitt Statue
William Pitt Statue

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH2 1JD

William Pitt the Younger became Britain’s youngest prime minister at the age of 24.

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  • Hutchesons' Hall (NTS)
    Hutchesons' Hall (NTS)

    Glasgow, G1 1EJ

    One of the most elegant buildings in Glasgow's city centre, Hutchesons' Hall was built in 1802-5 to a design by David...

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  • Dunfermline Palace and Abbey © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Dunfermline Palace and Abbey (HS)

    Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 7PE

    The oldest and perhaps most splendid of Scotland's abbeys, Dunfermline, was founded by David I. The abbey church, built by...

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    Eilean Bàn Trust & Bright Water Centre
    Eilean Bàn Trust & Bright Water Centre

    Kyleakin, Isle of Skye, IV41 8PL

    The Bright Water Visitor Centre was established to allow those that are unable to visit Eilean Bàn itself, a chance to...

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  • Dunrobin Castle, Garden and Museum
    Dunrobin Castle, Garden and Museum

    Golspie, Sutherland, KW10 6SF

    This ancient seat of the Dukes and Earls of Sutherland is the largest house in the Scottish Highlands. Re-modelled in the...

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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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    Grassmarket
    Grassmarket

    Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

    The largest open space in the Old Town, the Grassmarket was the site of a weekly market for cattle, horses and sheep, and...

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  • Scott Monument
    Scott Monument

    Edinburgh, EH2 2EJ

    The largest monument to a writer in the world, this memorial to Sir Walter Scott the famous Scottish author, was proposed...

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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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  • Dunnottar Castle
    Dunnottar Castle

    Stonehaven, AB39 2TL

    A dramatic and evocative ruined cliff top fortress in a truly stunning setting.

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  • Eilean Glas Lighthouse © Copyright Ian Cowe
    Eilean Glas Lighthouse

    Scalpay, Scotland, UK

    This historic 1789 light on the Island of Scalpay was one of the original four lighthouses agreed by the Commissioners for...

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  • Cape Wrath Lighthouse © Copyright Ian Cowe
    Cape Wrath Lighthouse

    Scotland, UK

    The lighthouse at Scotland’s north westerly tip was built in 1828. It can be reached today by a short ferry crossing...

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  • Traquair House
    Traquair House

    Innerleithen, Peeblesshire, EH44 6PW

    The oldest inhabited house in Scotland visited by 27 kings. Strong association with Mary, Queen of Scots. 18th century...

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    Crinan Canal
    Crinan Canal

    Ardrishaig, Crinan, Argyll, Scotland, UK

    An amazing achievement in its day, the canal opened in 1801. It allows vessels to reach the West Highlands without...

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  • Strome Castle (NTS)
    Strome Castle (NTS)

    Stromemore, Strathcarron, IV54

    Ruined castle, dating back to 1472, situated on the shores of Loch Carron, commanding fine views westwards to Skye.

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  • 1 William Pitt Statue Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH2 1JD
    2 Hutchesons' Hall (NTS) Glasgow, G1 1EJ
    3 Dunfermline Palace and Abbey (HS) Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 7PE 4 stars
    4 Eilean Bàn Trust & Bright Water Centre Kyleakin, Isle of Skye, IV41 8PL
    5 Dunrobin Castle, Garden and Museum Golspie, Sutherland, KW10 6SF
    6 Leith Hall and Garden (NTS) Kennethmont,, Nr Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 4NQ 4 stars
    7 Grassmarket Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
    8 Scott Monument Edinburgh, EH2 2EJ
    9 Duke of Buccleuch Statue Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
    10 Dunnottar Castle Stonehaven, AB39 2TL
    11 Eilean Glas Lighthouse Scalpay, Scotland, UK
    12 Cape Wrath Lighthouse Scotland, UK
    13 Traquair House Innerleithen, Peeblesshire, EH44 6PW 5 stars
    14 Crinan Canal Ardrishaig, Crinan, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    15 Strome Castle (NTS) Stromemore, Strathcarron, IV54

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