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a condition assessment carried out by specialist stone conservators. a scientific investigation by specialist heritage scientists. 3D digitisation undertaken by digital documentation specialists. It ...

Edinburgh Castle has witnessed many of the defining events in Scotland’s history. Sieges were fought over the mighty stronghold. Royalty lived and died within its walls. Just the sight of the Castle ...

Though now a magnificent ruin, the beauty of the ‘Lantern of the North’ still shines through. Elgin Cathedral dates from the 13th century and its many outstanding architectural features include a ...

An Explorer Pass, valid for 14 consecutive days, is a great way to explore our iconic sites.

Discover a world-famous icon. Perched on a volcanic plug, Edinburgh Castle has dominated the skyline of Scotland’s capital city for centuries. Climb Castlehill to explore this mighty fortress and ...

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Indulge yourself or treat a loved one to an afternoon tea experience, which also includes admission to the castle. Our Tea Room is located in the heart of the castle, Crown Square. The walls have been ...

Although things might be a little different on your visit, you can still enjoy exploring St Andrews Cathedral. Find out more about this historic place below.

Due to access restrictions in place as a precautionary measure while we undertake high level masonry inspections, there is currently no visitor access to this site.

Watch a forbidding island fortress come into view as you cross the River Dee by boat. Built by Archibald 'the Grim' in 1369 as a stronghold for the Black Douglases, the massive tower house stands 30m ...