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  • Tantallon Castle: symbol of strength

    January 27, 2015 /

    The ancient seat of the Douglas Earls of Angus, Tantallon Castle tells a story of power, violence and treason. Most visitors didn't bring a picnic - they brought guns!

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    Poldullie Bridge, Strathdon (2)

    In a nutshell: Poldullie Bridge, Strathdon

    November 22, 2014

    Caisteal nan Coin Duibh – ‘the Castle of the Black Dogs’

    February 11, 2018

    Dunadd: behold the king!

    June 14, 2015
  • Seacliff beach and the UK’s smallest harbour

    October 21, 2014 /

    Hidden from sight until you've almost fallen into it, this amazing feature is carved into the rock below Tantallon Castle.

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    Kilmory Knap Chapel – part one

    June 22, 2013

    The old pinewoods in Glen Orchy

    October 17, 2025

    Loch Dochart Castle

    March 5, 2015
  • A surprise find on Seacliff beach

    August 13, 2014 /

    The beach below Tantallon Castle is full of fascinating rocks… and this has to be one of my best finds ever!

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    Enhydro agate – a secret water chamber

    January 6, 2014

    Fossils at Carsaig Bay

    September 18, 2015

    Ardnamurchan’s volcano

    April 23, 2015

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