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Black Watch Memorial
Black Watch Memorial

Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

This monument was erected in 1910 in memory of the officers and men of the Black Watch regiment who died during the 1899...

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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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  • Ardchattan Priory © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Ardchattan Priory (HS)

    North Connel, By Oban, Argyll, Scotland, UK

    The ruins of a Valliscaulian priory founded in 1230 and later converted to secular use.

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  • Cat Craig Lime Kilns
    Cat Craig Lime Kilns

    by Dunbar, East Lothian, EH42

    These impressive lime kilns were built in the mid 19th century. The limestone was quarried nearby and coal to fire the...

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  • West Bow Well
    West Bow Well

    Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH1 2HH

    Situated at the foot of The West Bow, Victoria Street.This was the first of the well heads built to supply water to the...

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  • Burns Monument
    Burns Monument

    Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

    More than a monument, this small temple was erected in 1831 in memory of Robert Burns 1759 -1792, Scotland’s national poet.

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  • Hub Café & Restaurant
    Hub Café & Restaurant

    Edinburgh, EH1 2NE

    Known until recently as Tolbooth St John’s Church, it was completed in 1844 and served the city’s highland community...

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  • Political Martyrs’ Monument
    Political Martyrs’ Monument

    Edinburgh, EH1 3BJ

    This 90 foot obelisk, in the Calton Burial Ground, is sometimes known as the ‘Hamilton Obelisk’and was erected in 1844...

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  • Greyfriars Bobby Statue
    Greyfriars Bobby Statue

    Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

    Bobby was a Skye terrier who belonged to John Gray – a night watchman with Edinburgh City Police. John died in 1858 and...

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  • Caledonian Canal (Clachnaharry)
    Caledonian Canal (Clachnaharry)

    Clachnaharry, Inverness, IV3

    Opened in 1822 this was one of the great engineering undertakings of its day. The four locks at Muirtown lead to the...

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  • St Marys Parish Church
    St Marys Parish Church

    Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 3JB

    Amazing C14th cathedral size church ruined C16 battle. Nave only till choir/transepts restored 1973! Windows, carvings,...

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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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  • 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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    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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  • 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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  • 1 Black Watch Memorial Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
    2 Crinan Canal Ardrishaig, Crinan, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    3 Ardchattan Priory (HS) North Connel, By Oban, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    4 Cat Craig Lime Kilns by Dunbar, East Lothian, EH42
    5 West Bow Well Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH1 2HH
    6 Burns Monument Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
    7 Hub Café & Restaurant Edinburgh, EH1 2NE
    8 Political Martyrs’ Monument Edinburgh, EH1 3BJ
    9 Greyfriars Bobby Statue Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
    10 Caledonian Canal (Clachnaharry) Clachnaharry, Inverness, IV3
    11 St Marys Parish Church Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 3JB 3 stars
    12 Duke of Buccleuch Statue Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
    13 Dunfermline Palace and Abbey (HS) Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 7PE 4 stars
    14 St Andrew's and St George's Church Edinburgh, EH2 2PA
    15 William Pitt Statue Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH2 1JD

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