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Athelstaneford – a dovecot, an elusive battle, and the legend of Scotland’s flag
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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Bird’s foot trefoil
Affectionately called 'hen and chickens' or 'bacon and eggs', the flowers of bird's foot trefoil light up sand dunes, heathland and rocky shores
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Doune Castle: seat of power
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!