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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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    The stones of Kilmory Oib

    May 26, 2015

    Old Castle Lachlan: loyalty and loss

    October 23, 2016

    Doune Castle: seat of power

    July 30, 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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    Sycamore: colonist or custodian?

    October 6, 2017

    Orkney: the Ring of Brodgar

    December 21, 2024

    One of those beaches

    September 8, 2020
  • 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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    Iona’s timeless haven

    February 9, 2012

    Looking for the yew of Easragan

    May 20, 2019

    World’s End Close, Edinburgh

    October 10, 2014
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