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Wonderfully eccentric collection of weaponry and historical bric-a-brac, collected by the great novelist Sir Walter Scott and displayed in his dream home.
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Impressive ruins, but most famous for the “Declaration of Arbroath”, Scotland’s eloquent charter for independence, a copy of which is on show.
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Long a favourite of Glaswegians, Arran is often described as “Scotland in miniature”. Goat Fell is its craggy core, while the surrounds of Brodick Castle offer more urbane, forest-path walks.
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A novel outdoor museum of restored thatched cottages and outbuildings, showing the past styles of West Highland life.
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Stay here if you can, but if not at least visit. Guided tours of this delightful home are possible during the summer. Not daily, so phone ahead (see Balfour Castle, Orkney) .
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A bright white castle, impressive in terms of size, location and contents (the Bonnie Prince left his gloves and pipe here, (see Blair Castle) ).
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The best-preserved charcoal-fuelled ironworks in Britain. Learn how iron was made here in 1753 in this lovely setting by Loch Etive.
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Majestic Z-Plan tower house, which has survived many attacks and contains a treasury of furniture and paintings. In spring 400 species of daffodils are in bloom.
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Comprising a museum and the writer’s cottage, this place of pilgrimage celebrates the life and genius of Scotland’s national poet.
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Intriguing tour of Edinburgh’s famous brewery. Great copper vats and (smaller) samples.
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