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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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Continue reading →: Meaning, mystery and myth of the Calanais Standing StonesWhen we visited the Hebridean island of Lewis back in May last year, there was one particular site we were eager to see… the Calanais Standing Stones. Perhaps it is their awesome presence, or maybe the sense of mystery they…
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Continue reading →: Hume Castle: History of a Scottish FortressHigh on a rocky outcrop north of Kelso stands one of the most recognisable landmarks of the Scottish Borders. At first sight, Hume Castle looks like a remarkably well-preserved medieval fortress, complete with massive walls and exaggerated battlements. But appearances…
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Continue reading →: The rich history of Huntingtower CastleClose to the city of Perth, located just a short distance west of the busy A9, is Huntingtower Castle. Despite its proximity to traffic and houses, the setting is such that visitors are immediately transported back to the Middle Ages. In…
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Continue reading →: Tantallon Castle: Stronghold of the Red DouglasesTantallon Castle, located on a cliff top near North Berwick in East Lothian, was once a formidable fortress, and home to the Earls of Angus (the Red Douglases). Tantallon was probably built in the mid-14th century, by William Douglas who…
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