Discover the secret of Hawkcraig Point, and why you should never meddle with a monk, on this short but scenic walk from the coastal village of Aberdour.
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Dunnottar Castle
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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Arthur’s Seat dominates Edinburgh’s skyline. Its proximity to the city centre means that it is a popular destination: at most times of day, you can look up to the hillside and make out the shapes of walkers climbing to its summit. Climb it yourself, and learn some of the history of Holyrood Park, on this short but scenic walk in the heart of the city.
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Discover one of the world’s most iconic bridges and follow in the footsteps of literary legends and haunted hounds in this coastal walk near Scotland’s capital.
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A gentle woodland wander in the heart of Edinburgh; follow canal, river and railway to reach a childhood haunt of a famous Scottish author.
The Great Polish Map of Scotland
Visit the largest 3D map of a country in the world near an unassuming village in the Scottish Borders.
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St Cuthbert was an Anglo-Saxon monk who took up residence on the island of Lindisfarne, where he would one day become bishop. After his death, he was said to be the cause of many great miracles and was venerated as a saint. For this reason, the island he once called home became a popular pilgrimage site — but not one accessed by boat. Instead, when the tide recedes, it is possible to walk across the sand to reach this most Holy Island.
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High on a lonely hillside stands a stony herd – the Norber Erratics. These great boulders, deposited by passing glaciers during the last Ice Age, have dotted the landscape for thousands of years. Being made of sandstone, the weather had affected them differently to the surrounding limestone pavement – rain erodes the limestone at a much faster rate, leaving the erratics perched atop narrow stone pedestals that look rather like legs. I can’t help but feel that they might just wander off on some new adventure.
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A gentle introduction to the Pentland Hills that is easily accessible from Edinburgh.
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