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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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    Looking for the Rock of the Dead

    April 15, 2018

    Killiecrankie: haunted by memories

    January 13, 2014

    Birdsong and light

    January 31, 2026
  • 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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    Inverlochy Castle

    October 24, 2020

    Kilneuair Chapel

    January 1, 2021

    Croft Moraig: circle of light

    January 8, 2015
  • Looking at brochs

    July 18, 2014 /

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

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    Clava Cairns

    February 25, 2017

    Old Castle Lachlan: loyalty and loss

    October 23, 2016

    Castlerigg: out on the wild and windy moors

    March 9, 2015
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