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10 King Arthur Sites to Visit in Scotland

Many regions of the UK would be happy to claim King Arthur as their own. There are countless myths and...

Thomas Telford’s Greatest Scottish Constructions

Born near Langholm in Dumfries & Galloway in 1757,  Thomas Telford began work as a shepherd boy but went on...

Orkney’s hidden secrets

Some of Orkney’s best known Neolithic attractions have been taking centre stage recently, thanks to the three-part BBC Two programme...

12 iconic Scottish bridges

There is an impressive range of bridges in Scotland, many of which were designed by Scots and built by Scottish...

Spark-tacular bonfire night fireworks displays in Scotland

Bonfire Night – what’s it all about? As November approaches, children and adults alike get those words marching round and...

12 amazing castles in Scotland to take the kids to

Summer is here and for many of you that means finding ways to keep the kids entertained during the holidays. And...

11 breathtaking photos of Orkney

Orkney is a place of real contrasts. One minute you can be wandering through one of the islands’ bustling towns or...

National Museum of Flight – celebrate a century of Scottish aviation history

Cast your eyes on the brand new displays at the National Museum of Flight in East Lothian, which are hosted...

7 Creepy Abandoned Places in Scotland

There’s something eerily fascinating about abandoned places, melancholy reminders of previous eras with seemingly little purpose in the modern world....

8 top tips for visiting Stirling

We asked people on Twitter and Facebook where they would take first time visitors to Stirling, and had a great response – thanks...

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