15 July 2009

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Special Offer for Dumbarton, Newark and Rothesay Days Out Visitors can enjoy two great Medieval Scottish castles for the price of one in a special deal for the 2009 Year of Homecoming. The offer runs from the 8th to the 11th of August and includes the castles of Dumbarton, Newark and Rothesay.

13 July 2009

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Archaeologists are returning to one of Orkney’s richest and most threatened sites in a bid to learn more about a Neolithic settlement. The settlement is at the Links of Noltland, on the island of Westray.

13 July 2009

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The word “iconic” is much over-used, but there really isn’t any other word that does when sitting underneath Mount Rushmore and considering the world wide reach of this extraordinary place.

10 July 2009

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There’s the chance to celebrate Douglas Day with a free visit to one of their greatest castles. That means visitors will be able to enjoy the lovely Threave Castle, on an island in the River Dee, without paying a penny on the weekend of 25 and 26 July.

10 July 2009

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Aberdour Castle and Gardens will offer free entry to children to help celebrate the local festival week. The castle already plays an active part in the annual Aberdour Festival, but this year Historic Scotland has decided to do a little bit more. So, from the 1st to the 8th of August we have waived the £2.10 entry price for youngsters aged five to 15.