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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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    In search of MacMarquis’s chin

    August 26, 2023

    Kilmartin church and graveyard

    July 24, 2018

    Kilbride Kirk, Lerags

    July 4, 2017
  • 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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    St Adamnan’s Cross in Glen Lyon

    February 20, 2016

    Rosslyn Castle – falling shadows

    April 1, 2016

    Treasures in a Knapdale wood

    May 29, 2021
  • Looking at brochs

    July 18, 2014 /

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

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    Kilmorie Chapel by Loch Fyne

    October 17, 2016

    Old Castle Lachlan: loyalty and loss

    October 23, 2016

    St Mary’s College in St Andrews

    September 23, 2014
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