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  • Tantallon Castle: symbol of strength

    January 27, 2015 /

    The ancient seat of the Douglas Earls of Angus, Tantallon Castle tells a story of power, violence and treason. Most visitors didn't bring a picnic - they brought guns!

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    Croft Moraig: circle of light

    January 8, 2015

    Ardvreck Castle

    November 18, 2024

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

    February 11, 2018
  • 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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    Glen More and the headless horseman

    May 16, 2015

    Callanish: a ring to rule them all

    January 6, 2012

    Before the rain

    April 10, 2022
  • 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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    From Arichonan to Kilmory Oib

    August 20, 2018

    Looking for the yew of Easragan

    May 20, 2019

    Ellen’s Isle

    September 16, 2015
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