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  • Doune Castle: seat of power

    July 30, 2014 /

    Is this my favourite castle yet? (It might just take the medieval biscuit!) The setting for 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' and now the new 'Outlander' series, Doune Castle is a delight to explore!

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  • A sport for kings at Falkland Palace

    June 7, 2014 /

    What was the exciting sport enjoyed by Mary Queen of Scots? And just how did I end up playing it myself?

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    Walking to the Field of the Heads

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    Loch Leven Castle

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  • Falkland Palace: power and glory

    June 5, 2014 /

    Sitting on the quiet main street of Falkland in Fife is one of the most remarkable Scottish castles, brainchild of the brilliant but ill-fated Stewart kings

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