Elcho
This somewhat restored z-plan towerhouse stands on the bank of the River Tay
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Scone Palace is historically the heartland of the Scoto-Pictish Kingdom, a legend that was perpetuated by King Kenneth MacAlpine in the mid-9th century, when he made Scone the center of the kingdom
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Perth and the coast, including a visit to the famous Scone Palace and the stone of scone (which isn’t actually there)
Read MoreCarriden House
A wonderful 16th century manor house, now a comfortable hotel
Read MoreCastle Campbell
One of the most impressive locations for a castle in Scotland, at the head of a deep ravine and looking out over the beautiful Dollar glen.
Read MoreLoch Leven Castle
One of the castles that Mary, Queen of Scots was imprisoned in, built in the middle of Loch Leven
Read MoreBurleigh
This odd round tower with a square caphouse nearly impinges on the road
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The north coast of Fife, with a few castles and our first distillery
Read MoreSt Andrews
Beautiful St Andrews has golf courses, a fabulous abby, and this sprawling Bishop’s residence along the shore
Read MoreSt Andrews Cathedral
An enormous ruined Roman Catholic cathedral in St Andrews, dating from the 12th century. It is the largest church in Scotland
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