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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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    Remembering the magic of mistletoe

    December 8, 2019

    Clan MacThomas and the Clach na Coileach

    March 30, 2015

    Carnbane Castle and a banquet for a bard

    February 16, 2016
  • 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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    The Treshnish Isles

    July 5, 2021

    Culross Palace

    June 14, 2016

    A morning in Kilmartin Glen

    March 17, 2018
  • Looking at brochs

    July 18, 2014 /

    These impressive buildings were designed to last - but what were they used for?

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    Camas nan Geall: ‘the Bay of the Strangers’

    July 20, 2015

    St Conan’s Kirk

    June 27, 2019

    St Margaret’s Chapel in Edinburgh Castle

    January 19, 2012
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