On the rugged Aberdeenshire coast, a small rocky outcrop juts out into the North Sea. Separated from the mainland by a manmade trench, Dunnottar Castle must have been an imposing sight for any would-be invader. Today, its ruined walls and crumbling buildings provide a glimpse into its storied past. But why was its builder cast out from the church? And just who was held captive in its underground vaults? Find out all this and more on a short clifftop walk from Stonehaven.
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Follow medieval pilgrims, floating trains, and all manner of British royalty on this trip across the Firth of Forth. You’ll start at South Queensferry, taking in some of the history that the crossing has to offer, before crossing the Forth Road Bridge to reach the village of North Queensferry.
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