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Places to visit in Scotland - Our turbulent history has bequeathed a legacy of famous places in Scotland , including castles and fortresses that shape the countryside. The buildings rank amongst the country's most magnificent structures. 

Edinburgh Castle (right) is by far the most popular castle visited.  It is a majestic landmark which dominates the capital city's skyline.  It is perched on an extinct volcano and is part of Edinburgh's World Heritage site. Human habitation of the site is dated back as far as the 9th century.  As with most castles, Edinburgh's fortress has been a centre of military activity. 

The stunning Culzean Castle (below right) is the masterpiece of Robert Adams, and is associated with the turbulent history of the Clan Kennedy.  For a castle with a difference, there's the Kinnaird Head Castle Lighthouse on a headland to the north of Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire.  The lighthouse was created from the existing 16th-century Kinnaird Castle and overlooks Fraserburgh Harbour. 

The religious history of Scotland spawned a great number of abbeys and chapels.  The architecture in these buildings is amongst the most stunning in Europe.  Rosslyn Chapel is a 15th century Episcopal church in the village of Roslin, Midlothian, and was designed by William Sinclair, 1st Earl of Caithness.  The three pillars at the east end of the chapel are named the Master Pillar, the Journeyman Pillar, and the Apprentice Pillar.  Melrose Abbey is of Gothic style and is classed as one of the most beautiful religious places in Britain. It was founded in AD 660 by St Aidan. The abbey precinct is reputed to be the burial place of Robert the Bruce's heart.

These are just a number of the attractions you can enjoy in Scotland.  If there's something in particular you're looking for, then just type in the search box. Go to Attractions Listing.

Scotland has a number of fun activities for families and individuals alike to enjoy.  The Loch Insh Watersports Centre is situated in fourteen acres of woodland beside seven hundred acres of beautiful Highland loch. It was opened in 1969 and offers sailing, canoeing, kayaking, skiing, fishing, rowing, biking, archery, rafting and walking.  The Landmark Forest Theme Park is situated at Carrbridge, twenty-three miles south of Inverness.  It covers thirty acres and is a great, fun place for children and adults to enjoy outdoor activities and rides. (The Falcon Ride, right)

Yell Island is the second largest of the Shetland  group and lies just north of the mainland.  The heathery moors are a haven for a number of breeding birds. A real treat for nature lovers. There is an old building on the island called Da Haa o’ Brough, The Hall of Brough.  It was built in 1672 by Robert Tyrie, proprietor and fish merchant, who traded with merchants from Hamburg. 

The rugged terrain of Scotland is ideally suited for mountain biking.  The terrain covers impressive mountain passes to ancient forest single tracks.  The 7stanes are seven mountain biking centres.  They are known as the 7stanes because each venue will feature a stane at a point along the forest trails. Stane is the Scottish word for stone. The 7stanes centres are Glen Trool, Kirroughtree, near Newton Stewart, Dalbeattie, Mabie, Forest of Ae, Tweed Valley - Glentress and Innerleithen, and Newcastleton.

Extreme and off road driving sessions are available on the wild and muddy hills of the Scottish Off Road Driving Centre. The Centre has a driving range covering five hundred acres of good natural terrain to offer the driver a thoroughly comprehensive 4x4 training experience.  Quadmania is situated near Dunoon on the west coast of Scotland.  It offers many activities, including quad biking and mountain-biking. There are a variety of courses to choose from.  

These are a just a number of the activities you can enjoy in Scotland.  If there's something in particular you're looking for, then just type in the search box. Go to Activities Listing.

All Admission Times and Prices - 2011.  However, these times and prices are open to change by the owners, so you're advised to check for any changes if you're travelling a long distance.

The Scottish language is one of the most diverse in Britain. Visit our Scottish Words listing to learn more.  If you'd like to experiment with Scottish cooking, visit our Scottish Recipes listing for a variety of delicious fayre. Scotland has a wild abundance of wildlife.  Learn about our most common and popular ones at our Scottish Animals listing.

Visit our Map of Scotland with its fun and historical landmarks.

Enjoy your stay!

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