Scotland - The country of Bagpipes, Kilts and Whisky. But that's not what Scotland is, at least not all that Scotland is. Scotland is a country of wild rough nature and astonoshing beauty , rich on history, friendly people, mountains, glens, lochs, flora and fauna. Come with me on a journey exploring this special place, valueing its unique atmosphere, getting to know its inhabitants and unique history. Scotland, a country like no other, seen from the eyes of a non native, feeling home there.
Castles
Castles

Castles

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Torwoodlee Tower

Location: just outside Galashiels, Scottish Borders, Lowlands of Scotlandkind of castle: 17th-century towerhouse-mansiontoday: ruin accessible to the public, on private ground, information bordspublic transport: buses …

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Abercorn Castle

Location: on the grounds of Hopetoun House, Queensferry, South Queensferry, West Lothian, Lowlands of Scotlandkind of castle: thought to have been a tower housetoday: completely …

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Traquair House

Location: near Traquair, Innerleithen, Peebleshire, Scottish Borders, Lowlands of Scotlandkind of castle: fortified mansion, former hunting lodgetoday: opened to the public, while also functioning as …

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Cardrona Tower

Location: Cardrona Forest near Peebles, Scottish Borders, Lowlands of Scotlandkind of castle: 16th-century peel tower, L-shapedtoday: ruin, accessible to see from the outside, great care …

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Castle Roy

Location: just north of Nethy Bridge, on the B970, Strathspey, Highlands of Scotlandkind of castle: 12th-century courtyard castletoday: open to the public, parking spaces and …