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Dirleton Castle

The Complete Guide to Visiting Dirleton Castle in East Lothian

Craig Smith October 6, 2018September 25, 2020

Dirleton Castle is a medieval fortress in East Lothian that you’ve probably never heard of, and yet it offers a fascinating glimpse into Scotland’s past that’s certainly worthy of a visit if you’ve got any interest in historic sites.

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Holyrood Palace

The Complete Guide to Visiting Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh

Craig Smith September 8, 2018September 25, 2020

The palace of Holyrood House (as it’s officially known) is the main residence of the British monarchy in Scotland and is located at the opposite end of the Royal Mile from Edinburgh castle.

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Blair Castle

The Complete Guide to Visiting Blair Castle in Central Scotland

Craig Smith August 31, 2018September 25, 2020

Blair Castle, located close to Blair Atholl in Perthshire, is one of the grandest stately homes open to the public in Scotland.

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Duff House

The Complete Guide to Visiting Duff House in North East Scotland

Craig Smith July 2, 2018September 28, 2020

The historic coastal town of Banff in the north-east of Scotland is becoming increasingly popular with tourists who visit in their droves to explore the rugged coastline and secluded coves and beaches that this part of the country is famous for.

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Inverary Castle

The Complete Guide to Visiting Inveraray Castle in West Central Scotland

Craig Smith March 21, 2018September 28, 2020

The shores of the longest sea loch in Scotland, Loch Fyne, have served as the ancestral home to the Duke of Argyll, chiefs of Clan Campbell, since the 18th-century. It’s here that Inveraray Castle, possibly the prettiest castle in Scotland, has been a focal point of the area since the very first foundation stone was laid in 1746.

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Hopetoun House

The Complete Guide to Visiting Hopetoun House in the Lothians

Craig Smith December 5, 2017September 28, 2020

Hopetoun House and Grounds are situated on the outskirts of Edinburgh near South Queensferry in West Lothian and they’ve been a dominant feature on the landscape for hundreds of years.

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Scone Palace

The Complete Guide to Visiting Scone Palace in Central Scotland

Craig Smith September 21, 2017September 28, 2020

Scone Palace is widely recognised as one of the top tourist attractions in central Scotland, not only because It’s a genuinely interesting place to visit but also because it’s absolutely steeped in history.

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Seton Collegiate Church

The Complete Guide to Visiting Seton Collegiate Church in East Lothian

Craig Smith September 14, 2017September 28, 2020

Seton Collegiate Church, known locally as Seton Chapel, is a collegiate church south of Port Seton in East Lothian. The church is situated next to the magnificent Seton House – which can be glimpsed through the trees at one end of the site – and the grounds are a total oasis of peace and quiet.

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The Complete Guide to Visiting Real Mary King’s Close in Edinburgh

Craig Smith City Places to Visit, Edinburgh, Historic Places to visit January 18, 2021January 18, 2021Historic Building, Tourist Attraction, Virtual TourEdit
Real Mary Kings Close

The Real Mary King’s Close is a tourist attraction located in the middle of Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile. The attraction allows visitors to step beneath the streets of Edinburgh into an underground labyrinth where the stories of the city’s past residents unfold through a series of exhibits and displays.

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The Complete Guide to Visiting Brodick, Isle of Arran

Craig Smith Free Places to Visit, Outdoor Places to Visit, Western Isles January 16, 2021January 18, 2021Island, LandscapeEdit
Brodick Arran

Brodick is the main village on the Isle of Arran, located on the west coast of Scotland.

Brodick lies halfway along the eastern side of the island where it overlooks Brodick Bay and Goatfell mountain.

It is the arrival point for most visitors due to the ferry port but is popular in its own right thanks to its beaches, surrounding forests, castle and quality restaurants.

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The Complete Guide to Arran Forest Walks

Craig Smith Free Places to Visit, Outdoor Places to Visit, Western Isles January 9, 2021January 18, 2021Forest, Landscape, Nature, Video, Virtual Tour, Walking TrailEdit
Arran Forests

The forests of Arran offer some of the best mountain biking routes of any of the west-coast islands and any cycle ride is almost guaranteed to include sightings of Arran’s famed red squirrels. The most popular wooded areas are; Brodick Castle, Dyemill, Glenrickard, King’s Cave, North Sannox and South End.

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The Complete Guide to The Arran Coastal Way

Craig Smith Free Places to Visit, Outdoor Places to Visit, Strathyclyde December 17, 2020January 18, 2021Beach, Island, Landscape, Nature, Video, Virtual Tour, Walking TrailEdit
Arran Coastline

The Arran Coastal Way is a circular cycling and walking route around the perimeter of the Isle of Arran on Scotland’s west coast. This easy-going trail rewards visitors with stunning views at every section of its 65-mile length and there are plenty of opportunities to deviate onto nearby attractions along the way.

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