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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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    Craig Phadrig and its kings

    March 6, 2026

    St Margaret’s Chapel in Edinburgh Castle

    January 19, 2012

    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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    St Bride’s: a history worth saving

    June 20, 2018

    The Lewis Chessmen

    September 21, 2016

    History by the roadside: Duncan Cameron’s Cairn

    July 7, 2012
  • Looking at brochs

    July 18, 2014 /

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

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    Calanais

    June 29, 2025

    Dowsing at Torphichen and Cairnpapple

    July 10, 2015

    The deer stone

    April 6, 2021
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