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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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  • New Lanark Visitor Centre
    New Lanark Visitor Centre

    New Lanark, Lanark, Lanarkshire, ML11 9DB

    This cotton mill village was founded in 1785 and became famous as the site of Robert Owen's model community.

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    Finavon Doocot (NTS)
    Finavon Doocot (NTS)

    Finavon, Scotland, UK

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  • Charles II Statue
    Charles II Statue

    Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

    The oldest lead cast statue in Britain, portraying Charles II as a Roman emperor, it was completed in 1685 a month before...

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  • Duke of Wellington Statue
    Duke of Wellington Statue

    Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

    This memorial to the Duke of Wellington, victor over the French at the Battle of Waterloo in 1816, was erected in 1852.

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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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    Formaston Cross Slab
    Formaston Cross Slab

    The Lodge on the Loch, Aboyne, AB34 5BR

    Formaston Cross Slab

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  • Bute House
    Bute House

    Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

    The official residence of the First Minister of Scotland.

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  • Ragged School
    Ragged School

    Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

    A boarding school, it was established in 1847 to feed, shelter and educate some of the Old Town’s many destitute children.

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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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  • J M Barrie's Birthplace (NTS)
    J M Barrie's Birthplace (NTS)

    Kirriemuir, Angus, DD8 4BX

    The creator of the eternal magic of 'Peter Pan' - J M Barrie - was born here in 1860.

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    Weavers Cottage Museum (NTS)
    Weavers Cottage Museum (NTS)

    Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, PA10 2JG

    This typical 18th-century handloom weaver's cottage houses the last of 800 looms working in this village in the 1830's.

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    Edinburgh City Chambers
    Edinburgh City Chambers

    Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

    This impressive building and piazza just off the Royal Mile was designed by John Adam as a forum for city merchants to...

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  • New Abbey Cornmill © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    New Abbey Cornmill (HS)

    By Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG2 8BX

    A carefully renovated 18th century water-powered oatmeal mill in full working order, with regular demonstrations in the...

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    Robert Burns Birthplace Museum (NTS)
    Robert Burns Birthplace Museum (NTS)

    Alloway, Ayr, KA7 4PQ

    Major new museum housing the most important Burns collection in the World. Temporary exhibitions, cafe, and shop.

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    1 Crinan Canal Ardrishaig, Crinan, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    2 New Lanark Visitor Centre New Lanark, Lanark, Lanarkshire, ML11 9DB 4 stars
    3 Finavon Doocot (NTS) Finavon, Scotland, UK
    4 Charles II Statue Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
    5 Duke of Wellington Statue Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
    6 Georgian House (NTS) Edinburgh, EH2 4DR 4 stars
    7 Formaston Cross Slab The Lodge on the Loch, Aboyne, AB34 5BR
    8 Bute House Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
    9 Ragged School Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
    10 Cat Craig Lime Kilns by Dunbar, East Lothian, EH42
    11 J M Barrie's Birthplace (NTS) Kirriemuir, Angus, DD8 4BX 3 stars
    12 Weavers Cottage Museum (NTS) Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, PA10 2JG 3 stars
    13 Edinburgh City Chambers Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
    14 New Abbey Cornmill (HS) By Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG2 8BX 4 stars
    15 Robert Burns Birthplace Museum (NTS) Alloway, Ayr, KA7 4PQ 3 stars

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