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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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    One of those beaches

    September 8, 2020

    The dark mill of Coilebar

    August 25, 2018

    Loch Leven Castle

    November 16, 2014
  • Bird’s foot trefoil

    August 2, 2014 /

    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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    Enchanter’s nightshade

    July 4, 2019

    Lady’s smock

    June 2, 2013

    The majesty of the beech

    April 16, 2013
  • 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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    Loch Avich and the Castle of the Red-haired Girl

    May 14, 2016

    Loch Dochart Castle

    March 5, 2015

    Ardchattan Priory: a place of serenity on Loch Etive

    July 10, 2014
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