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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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    Silent voices of Arichonan

    August 8, 2018

    Killiecrankie: haunted by memories

    January 13, 2014

    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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    The secrets of St Cormac

    November 5, 2018

    Torinturk and the fort of the black dog

    May 22, 2022

    Tantallon Castle: symbol of strength

    January 27, 2015
  • 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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    The old pinewoods in Glen Orchy

    October 17, 2025

    Caisteal nan Coin Duibh – ‘the Castle of the Black Dogs’

    February 11, 2018

    Dryburgh Abbey

    September 11, 2015
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