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  • Craig Phadrig and its kings

    March 6, 2026 /

    This vitrified hill fort may have been the stronghold of Bridei, king of the Picts

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    The Battle of Dunnichen

    May 20, 2013

    Looking at brochs

    July 18, 2014

    The Tuilyies stones

    October 25, 2015
  • Caisteal nan Coin Duibh – ‘the Castle of the Black Dogs’

    February 11, 2018 /

    With sweeping views across the sea from the Craignish peninsula, this hill fort seems to be half-immersed in legend

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    St Andrew’s Auld Kirk, North Berwick

    December 9, 2014

    Kilmory Knap Chapel – part two

    June 25, 2013

    Ghosts of St Andrews

    October 17, 2014
  • Dun Beag: hilltop fortress

    May 3, 2013 /

    When the Picts chose to build a broch on this windswept hilltop in central Skye, they wanted it to be impregnable - and for good reasons.

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    Winchester’s Round Table: inspired by a legend

    July 2, 2013

    A walk to Barnakill

    October 9, 2021

    The Dupplin Cross

    September 16, 2014

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