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  • 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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    Ardchattan: in the footsteps of St Baodan

    March 25, 2016

    The Dupplin Cross

    September 16, 2014
    Poldullie Bridge, Strathdon (2)

    In a nutshell: Poldullie Bridge, Strathdon

    November 22, 2014
  • 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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    Callanish: a ring to rule them all

    January 6, 2012

    Athelstaneford – a dovecot, an elusive battle, and the legend of Scotland’s flag

    August 14, 2014

    The Tuilyies stones

    October 25, 2015
  • Castle Coeffin: guarding a broken heart

    May 24, 2014 /

    An ancient stronghold overlooking the Sound of Mull... infused in its ivy-clad walls is an irresistible legend.

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    New book: Britain’s Landmarks and Legends

    August 18, 2023

    Aberlemno: riddles in stone

    October 10, 2012

    Old Castle Lachlan: loyalty and loss

    October 23, 2016
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