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  • Athelstaneford – a dovecot, an elusive battle, and the legend of Scotland’s flag

    August 14, 2014 /

    What is an English-sounding name like Athelstaneford doing in eastern Scotland? And what does it have to do with our national flag?

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    Birdsong and light

    January 31, 2026

    Glen More and the headless horseman

    May 16, 2015

    Duart Castle, Isle of Mull

    September 1, 2011
  • 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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    Clan MacThomas and the Clach na Coileach

    March 30, 2015

    Kilneuair Chapel

    January 1, 2021

    Athelstaneford – a dovecot, an elusive battle, and the legend of Scotland’s flag

    August 14, 2014
  • Two old arches and a warning in stone

    July 29, 2014 /

    These two old arches in the Scottish Borders bear an intriguing inscription - and a salutary warning to passers by!

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    Killiecrankie: haunted by memories

    January 13, 2014

    Tullibardine Chapel

    September 1, 2016

    Fincharn Castle on Loch Awe

    January 23, 2022
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