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Continue reading →: Spanning the Tweed: the Leaderfoot viaductLike many people, I can be rather awestruck when faced with incredible structures and engineering marvels. Especially when they cross great valleys or waterways. The Leaderfoot Viaduct is no exception. It is a well-known landmark in the Borders region, and…
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Continue reading →: The splendour of Stirling CastleStirling is one of Scotland’s most iconic and visited castles. Standing atop a volcanic rock, it was of great strategic importance and also, until the union of the crowns, a royal residence. On a very cold but sunny day in…
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Continue reading →: One thousand years of Dunblane CathedralDunblane Cathedral, near Stirling in Scotland, has a thousand year history. Its earliest stones were laid in the 11th century, yet it is still in use today. Restored in the late 1800s and early 1900s under the guidance of Sir…
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Continue reading →: Craigmillar: Edinburgh’s other castleJust a few miles southeast of Edinburgh city centre lies what I consider a hidden historical gem. Indeed, Craigmillar Castle is somewhat overshadowed by its famous neighbour, Edinburgh Castle, and as such, is nowhere near as well known. In use for…
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Continue reading →: Cessford Castle: ruins, Reivers and border conflictsImagine living where invading armies and raids from your neighbours were a daily threat. But back in the 15th and 16th centuries, life along the Anglo-Scottish border was anything but peaceful. So those with the money built strong defensive homes…
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