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http://www.marie-stuart.co.uk/Castles/Edinburgh.htm Marian Sites in Scotland - Edinburgh Castle Find out who was buried in a small coffin and who the royal mother may be. Study colour photography and artist's reconstruction drawing of castle that was raised and re-built many times. |
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http://www.scotlandsource.com/about/ctve1.htm All Scotland's Sources - Edinburgh Castle Explore huge castle offering amazing views for miles. Learn about the 500 year old siege cannon and exhibition that tracks Scotland's history. |
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http://www.edinburghcastle.biz/ Edinburgh Castle Discover why the original settlers found refuge on the site where the castle is built and why the road to Holyrood House is called the 'Royal Mile' |
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http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/properties_sites_detail?propertyID=PL_121 Historic Scotland - Edinburgh Castle Check out this massively fortified castle built on extinct volcano that dominates the city and miles around. Find out about the varied architectural styles and exhibition area. |
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http://www.marie-stuart.co.uk/Castles/Crighton.htm Marian Sites in Scotland - Crighton Castle Originating from the 14th century, this castle started as a large tower-house built on four floors. Read about the bloody involvement of Mary Queen of Scots here in 1566 and view images of ruins plus artist's reconstruction drawing. |
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http://www.marie-stuart.co.uk/Castles/Hailes.htm Marian Sites in Scotland - Hailes Castle Scrutinize probably the oldest castle in Scotland with massive keep built in 14th century with fortifications added later. Read about connection with Mary Queen of Scots and see colour photos plus artist's drawing. |
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http://www.marie-stuart.co.uk/Castles/Tantallon.htm Marian Sites in Scotland - Tantallon Castle Study ruin of one of Scotland's strongest 14th century castles built on a high cliff overlooking the North Sea. See photo of ruined keep-gatehouse and illustration of how the building once looked. |
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http://www.marie-stuart.co.uk/Castles/craigmillar.htm Marian Sites in Scotland - Craigmillar Castle Learn about the cellar where the brother of James 3rd died in 1477 and why, in 1544, the Earl of Hertford destroyed the castle. Look at colour images and artist's impression of original building. |
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http://www.marie-stuart.co.uk/Castles/Linlithgow.htm Marian Sites in Scotland - Linlithgow Palace Although born in this 12th castle with 12th century origins, Mary Queen of Scots was soon taken to the more secure castle at Stirling. See colour images and read about varied ownership. |
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http://www.scotlandsource.com/about/ctvt4.htm All Scotland's Sources - Tantallon Castle Study this well-defended castle constructed by the Douglas's high on a rocky outcrop. Read about earthwork defences and a curtain wall built in the 14th century. Access details and location. |
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http://www.scotlandsource.com/about/ctvd1.htm All Scotland's Sources - Dirleton Castle Find out more about this 12th century that played a major part in the history of Scotland. Details about herbaceous border laid out in the Arts and Crafts style, access, and location. |
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http://www.scotlandsource.com/about/ctvc9.htm All Scotland's sources - Crichton Castle Study the rare Italian-style ornate facade to this 16th century castle built by the Earl of Bothwell. Also full access arrangements and location details. |
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http://www.scotlandsource.com/about/ctvc7.htm All Scotland's Sources - Craigmillar Castle After the murder of Rizzio, Mary Queen of Scots fled to this castle. Discover the connection with Ivanhoe and plots to murder Lord Darnley. |
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http://www.scotlandsource.com/about/ctvb5.htm All Scotland's Sources - Blackness Castle Inquire into major Scottish strongholds developed as an artillery fortress in the 16th century. Discover connection with Ivonhoe and Hamlet, plus access arrangements and directions. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/scotland/edinburgh/edinburgh.php CastleXplorer - Edinburgh Castle Constructed on high ground this castle, that dates back to the Normans, commands huge tracts of surrounding area. Look at series of colour images, map, and access details to museum. |
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http://www.phouka.com/travel/castles/edinburgh/edinburgh.html Travels in Scotland - Edinburgh Castle Investigate major castle through range of colour photographs including the 16lb cannon, inner motte, parapet wall, and position of building on massive rocky outcrop. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_scotland/66/edinburghcastle.htm CastleUK - Edinburgh Castle Built on massive rock promontory above the capital city of Scotland, the fortifications are mainly 15th century with some 12th century. Study some images of exterior and interior. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/scotland/tantallon/tantallon.php CastleXplorer - Tantallon Castle Find out about connection with the 'Black' Douglases who were descendants of James 2nd, Earl of Douglas, with strong 14th century castle. Also see access details, map, and pictures. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/scotland/hailes/hailes.php CastleXplorer - Hailes Castle Learn about the remains of 13th century building that is the oldest surviving stone castle in Scotland. Discover a pit-prison, tower now used a dovecote, and vaulted basement. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/scotland/dirleton/dirleton.php CastleXplorer - Dirleton Castle Delve into ruins of drum tower on three floors constructed 13th century and was attacked many times but restored in 15th century. Also view map, access details, and colour images. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/scotland/linlithgow/linlithgow.php CastleXplorer - Linlithgow Palace It was King David 1st who founded this burgh in 12th century that probably sported a castle at that time. Find out about links to the Stuart kings, James V, and Mary Queen of Scots. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_scotland/65/linlithgowpalace.htm CastleUK - Linlithgow Palace Constructed on 12th century fortress, this is an exemplary Royal castle constructed in 15th century where James V and Mary, Queen of Scots were born. Includes map and photo. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_scotland/65/blacknesscastle.htm CastleUK - Blackness Castle Built on the shore of the Firth of Forth, this is a major courtyard fortress built in the 15th century that was further re-enforced in 16th century. Peruse some colour pictures and map. |
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http://homepages.rootsweb.com/%7Ehume/humeph09.htm Hume Family, The - Wedderburn Castle Photos Scrutinize colour photographs of this castle. Range of images include Home Arms above main entrance, south wall, plaque on original Wedderburn Castle wall in courtyard, and inside courtyard. |
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http://www.darkisle.com/contrib/tantallon/ctantallon.html DarkIsle - Tantallon Castle Gain an insight into this castle, constructed about 1350 for the first Earl of Douglas, that was surrendered to Cromwall and deserted. Includes some photographs of remains. |
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http://www.darkisle.com/contrib/saltcoats/csaltcoats.html DarkIsle - Saltcoats Castle C-Find this courtyard 16th century castle plus main block with four floors but damaged in 1820 when stone was removed. Plus colour photos of ruins. |
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http://members.tripod.com/kerrnb/nb.html ClanKerr - Newbattle Castle Discover more about this castle by viewing nine colour photographs of building and immediate area. |
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http://www.phouka.com/travel/castles/crichton/crichton.html Castles in Scotland - Crichton Castle Possibly 14th century and built by John de Crichton, this castle is a tower house protected in square courtyard. Plus colour photograph of exterior. |
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http://www.phouka.com/travel/castles/hailes/hailes.html Travels in Scotland - Hailes Castle Examine this 13th century castle constructed by Hugo de Gourlay and extended by Sir Patrick Hepburn in 1388. Includes a range of colour photographs. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/scotland/crichton/crichton.php CastleXplorer - Crichton Castle Constructed in 14th century on banks of River Tyne, this tower house was originated by John de Crichton and further fortified in 15th century. Study series of colour images, map, and access data. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/scotland/craigmillar/craigmillar.php CastleXplorer - Craigmillar Castle Basic L-plan tower house was a gift from King Robert 2nd to Sir Simaon Preston in 1374, and enclosure was built in 15th century. Includes range of photos, map, and access details. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_scotland/67/tantalloncastle.htm CastleUK - Tantallon Castle Erected by the Red Douglasses in 14th century, this is a high curtain wall with gatehouse protecting courtyard fortress. Look at black and white photo, map, and access. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_scotland/67/hailescastle.htm CastleUK - Hailes Castle Peruse short historic note on stone manor fortified in 13th century and further developed into courtyard and keep castle. Look at colour picture, map, and access details. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_scotland/67/dunbarcastle.htm CastleUK - Dunbar Castle Inquire into the ruins of courtyard and stone keep fortress constructed by Cospatrick family in 12th century. Includes location map, access details, and images. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_scotland/67/bassrockcastle.htm CastleUK - Bass Rock Castle There is only one place to land on this small island, and that made this 16th century artillery fortress on 14th century site easy to defend. Study location map, images, and access by ferry. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_scotland/66/rosslyncastle.htm CastleUK - Rosslyn Castle Inspect stone keep and courtyard built 14th century with later additions. Look at colour photograph, location map, and access arrangements. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_scotland/66/lauristoncastle.htm CastleUK - Lauriston Castle Owned by the City of Edinburgh Council, this is a tower house on four floors that was developed into a large 19th century mansion. Includes series of colour pictures, map, and access data. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_scotland/66/dirletoncastle.htm CastleUK - Dirleton Castle Located near the village center, this is a large stone enclosure fortress built by the de Vaux family in 13th century with later additions. See map, images, and access details. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_scotland/66/dalhousiecastle.htm CastleUK - Dalhousie Castle Currently a private hotel, this castle is a L-shape tower house built in 15th century, over 13th century fortress, was once occupied by Cromwell. View colour images, map, and restricted access. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_scotland/66/crichtoncastle.htm CastleUK - Crichton Castle Constructed two miles east of Gorebridge, this is a fascinating keep inside stone courtyard fortress constructed 14th century. Includes some pictures, map, and access details. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_scotland/66/craigmillarcastle.htm CastleUK - Craigmillar Castle Erected three miles from Edinburgh, this is a large 14th century L-shape tower house enclosed in the 15th century. Also view a range of colour images, map, and access details. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_scotland/66/borthwickcastle.htm CastleUK - Borthwick Castle Check out this major stone enclosure fortress with keep. Also colour photograph, location map, and access arrangements. |
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