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  • Cambuskenneth Abbey

    May 20, 2015 /

    Sitting in a loop of the River Forth within sight of Stirling Castle, this quiet place has witnessed some key moments in Scotland's history

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    Saddell Abbey – in the footsteps of Somerled

    January 8, 2019

    Rosslyn Chapel: catching the light

    March 9, 2016

    Torphichen Preceptory – stone-cold but compelling

    April 15, 2015
  • 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 Hill o’ Many Stanes

    April 10, 2025

    Nether Largie: secrets in stone

    October 2, 2013

    The Lerags Cross

    July 2, 2017
  • The value of Stirling

    December 8, 2013 /

    Forbidding and silent, Stirling Castle stands on a natural clifftop overlooking the River Forth. Battles have raged below its ramparts, and murders have taken place within its walls. Let's go inside and have a look!

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    Mons Meg: a damsel of destruction

    December 8, 2015

    Looking at brochs

    July 18, 2014

    Aberlemno: riddles in stone

    October 10, 2012
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