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Wander around the magnificent red sandstone ruins of a medieval monastery signifying Arbroath’s eminence in the historic Scottish kingdom.

Discover the secrets of Orkney’s earliest inhabitants and find out what life was like during prehistoric times at this beautifully preserved ancient village.

Be awestruck by the ornate Gothic-revival architecture of the second-largest granite building in the world, a civic landmark that was the former home of a museum.

Be awestruck by the ornate Gothic-revival architecture of the second-largest granite building in the world, a civic landmark that was the former home of a museum.

Wander around the magnificent red sandstone ruins of a medieval monastery signifying Arbroath’s eminence in the historic Scottish kingdom.

Set on a basalt outcrop overlooking Loch Dunvegan, this historic fortress has been home to the chiefs of a prominent Highland clan for eight centuries.

Explore dozens of elegant rooms, meander through manicured Victorian gardens and watch falcon flying demonstrations at this castle complex.

A setting in one of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedies, this crenellated castle sits on a hill overlooking the River Ness.

Examine the intriguing 17th-century tombstones housed inside this stunning sandstone cathedral.

Set on a basalt outcrop overlooking Loch Dunvegan, this historic fortress has been home to the chiefs of a prominent Highland clan for eight centuries.

Wander around the magnificent red sandstone ruins of a medieval monastery signifying Arbroath’s eminence in the historic Scottish kingdom.

Hike up a former active volcano that’s only a few minutes from the city center and enjoy impressive views of Edinburgh.

Inspect the legendary sword of a Scottish hero as you climb the levels of this impressive tower shrine on a hill.

Delve into this castle’s underground siege mines and eerie dungeon then explore the castle surrounds with views of the sea.

Inspect the legendary sword of a Scottish hero as you climb the levels of this impressive tower shrine on a hill.

Explore dozens of elegant rooms, meander through manicured Victorian gardens and watch falcon flying demonstrations at this castle complex.

Delve into this castle’s underground siege mines and eerie dungeon then explore the castle surrounds with views of the sea.

A setting in one of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedies, this crenellated castle sits on a hill overlooking the River Ness.

A setting in one of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedies, this crenellated castle sits on a hill overlooking the River Ness.

Discover the secrets of Orkney’s earliest inhabitants and find out what life was like during prehistoric times at this beautifully preserved ancient village.

Inspect the legendary sword of a Scottish hero as you climb the levels of this impressive tower shrine on a hill.

Wander around the magnificent red sandstone ruins of a medieval monastery signifying Arbroath’s eminence in the historic Scottish kingdom.

Tour a fascinating collection of Scottish islands to marvel at dramatic landscapes, explore ancient historical sites and see memorable wildlife.

Discover the secrets of Orkney’s earliest inhabitants and find out what life was like during prehistoric times at this beautifully preserved ancient village.