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  • Looking at brochs

    July 18, 2014 /

    These impressive buildings were designed to last - but what were they used for?

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    Poldullie Bridge, Strathdon (2)

    In a nutshell: Poldullie Bridge, Strathdon

    November 22, 2014

    Inverlochy Castle

    October 24, 2020

    The Butter Bridge, Glen Kinglas

    March 21, 2015
  • Dunvegan Castle, Isle of Skye

    August 6, 2013 /

    This fortress on Skye's north-west coast has stood guard over MacLeod lands for nearly 750 years; and it contains some spellbinding treasures!

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    A walk to RĂ­ Cruin Cairn

    September 28, 2019

    Callanish: a ring to rule them all

    January 6, 2012

    St Bride’s: a history worth saving

    June 20, 2018
  • 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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    The Watchman Stone

    September 22, 2020

    Dunnottar: the last bastion

    October 1, 2012
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    Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness

    February 19, 2026

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