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Historical Places in Scotland

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    Edinburgh Castle , Edinburgh
    4.4
    Castle
    A major monument of Scottish heritage and one of the world's most striking fortresses, Edinburgh Castle dominates the city's skyline. Sitting
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    The Real Mary King's Close , Edinburgh
    4.1
    Historic Site
    Experience 17th-century Edinburgh by touring The Real Mary King's Close. This collection of underground alleyways features buildings dating b
    Tours from $22
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    Palace of Holyroodhouse , Edinburgh
    4.5
    Castle
    Finish your stroll down Edinburgh's Royal Mile by touring the stately Scottish residence of the British monarch, Palace of Holyroodhouse. The
    Tours from $18
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    Edinburgh Old Town , Edinburgh
    4.8
    Neighborhood
    Take a historical stroll through Edinburgh Old Town, the oldest part of Scotland’s capital. This neighborhood, a protected World Heritage Sit
    Tours from $13
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    Eilean Donan Castle , Kyle of Lochalsh
    4.5
    Castle
    An icon of the western Highlands, Eilean Donan Castle rests on a tidal island in Loch Duich. Before walking over the footbridge to tour the c
    Tours from $51
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    Historic destinations in Scotland

    Edinburgh BEST FOR: Historic Sites, Museums, Nightlife
    Stirling BEST FOR: Historic Sites, Wildlife, Breweries & Distilleries
    Culloden Moor BEST FOR: Historic Sites
    Roslin BEST FOR: Historic Sites
    Kyle of Lochalsh BEST FOR: Historic Sites, Nature, Wildlife
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