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Continue reading →: Dunnottar Castle (Part 2): Key Events Through HistoryWe know that throughout its active lifetime, Dunnottar Castle was home to the Keith family, the hereditary Earls Marischal. But the castle, and the rock on which it stands, were the scene of some very historic events, ranging from royal…
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Continue reading →: Dunnottar Castle (Part 1): A Must-Visit Site in AberdeenshireA dramatic clifftop setting and a turbulent history make Dunnottar Castle one of Scotland’s most captivating castles. Located on a rocky headland about a mile and a half (2.4 km) south of Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire, it is also one of…
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Continue reading →: Exploring Elibank Castle: A Historic Scottish FortressPerched on a hillside plateau high above the River Tweed, the ruins of Elibank Castle are a reminder of the Scottish Borders’ unsettled history. Located about 3 kilometres east of Walkerburn in the Tweed Valley, this late 16th-century fortress was…
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Continue reading →: Castlehill Tower: History and ArchitectureOn a grassy hill behind some houses in the small village of Castlehill stands an intriguing ruin. Castlehill Tower, also known as Castle Hill of Manor, is a late 15th-century tower house. Its architecture and strategic location—guarding a vital ford—reflect…
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Continue reading →: A Guide to Nether Horsburgh Tower in the Scottish BordersNether Horsburgh Tower, near Innerleithen in the Scottish Borders, is a ruined 16th-century tower house. It is historically linked to the Horsburgh family and later to the Stewarts of Shillingshaws after its sale due to family debts. The tower occupies…
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