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Castles
The clash and conflict of Scotland's colourful history has left a legacy of military strong-
holds scattered across the country, from the border castles raised against English incursions
to the island fortresses that controlled the seaways for the Lords of the Isles.
Edinburgh Castle
The biggest, the most popular, the Scottish capital's reason for being (
Stirling Castle
Perched on a volcanic crag at the top of the town, this historic royal fortress
and palace has the lot (
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Craigievar Castle
The epitome of the Scottish Baronial style, all towers and turrets (
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Culzean Castle
Enormous, palatial 18th-century mansion in a romantic coastal setting (
Eilean Donan
Perfect lochside location conveniently located just by the main road to Skye
makes this the Highlands' most photographed fortress (
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Hermitage Castle
Bleak and desolate borderland fortress speaking of turbulent times with
England (
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Wild Beaches
Nothing clears a whisky hangover like a walk along a wind-whipped shoreline, and Scot-
land is blessed with a profusion of wild beaches. The west coast in particular has many fine
strands of blinding white sands and turquoise waters that could pass for Caribbean beaches
if it wasn't for the weather.
Kiloran Bay
A perfect curve of deep-golden sand - the perfect vantage point for stunning
sunsets (
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