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  • Last Minute Cottages - Jane Welsh Cottage, Thornhill

    • Thornhill

    Jane Welsh Cottage, Thornhill

    Ref: S701049

    Reviews 3

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    Offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside this one & half storey cottage is one of six in a courtyard setting, converted from the original 18th century farm steading, close to the historic village of Thornhill which nestles at the...

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Shell Cottage, Whithorn

    • Whithorn

    Shell Cottage, Whithorn

    Ref: S1029421

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    NEW FOR 2025 This charming, single-level former farm worker’s cottage comfortably accommodates up to six guests across three bedrooms: a master bedroom with a super king-size bed and patio doors opening directly onto the garden with bay views,...

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    £177

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Drumlanrig Cottage, Thornhill

    • Thornhill

    Drumlanrig Cottage, Thornhill

    Ref: S701050

    Reviews 6

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    This single storey cottage is one of six cottages in a courtyard setting converted from the original 18th century farm steading, close to the historic village of Thornhill which nestles at the foot of the dramatic Southern Uplands on the banks of...

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Arnaval
    • 2

    Fernilea

    Arnaval

    Ref: S1040156

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    Situated on the west coast of the Isle of Skye, the delightful village of Carbost offers uninterrupted views over Loch Harport and is made up of a variety of houses dating from the early 19th century through to the modern day. Best known as the...

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    £151

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 2 Bed Cottage in Drumnadrochit
    • 1

    Inverness

    2 Bed Cottage in Drumnadrochit

    Ref: S230398

    2
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    Additional information and rules - 2 bedrooms: 1 double and 1 twin - Kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine - Lounge with wood burner (first basket of logs included) and TV/DVD - Dining...

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    £136

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  • Last Minute Cottages - The Fish House, Kirkcudbright

    • Tongland

    The Fish House, Kirkcudbright

    Ref: S475140

    Reviews 30

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    The Fish House is at the end of a quiet country lane in the hamlet of Tongland near Kirkcudbright, the characterful cottage is finished to a high standard throughout and has views to the River Dee making it the perfect restful holiday base. The...

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    £132

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Tigh a Phailean

    • Kyle of Lochalsh

    Tigh a Phailean

    Ref: S122409

    Reviews 26

    2
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    Letterfearn lies on the western shores of Loch Duich, among the Scottish Highlands. From Letterfearn guests can explore the Isle of Skye, Kyle of Lochalsh, Eilean Donan Castle and much more. The area is brimming with scenery, walking trails and...

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    £149

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 2 Bed Cottage in Kinlochbervie
    • 2

    Badcall

    2 Bed Cottage in Kinlochbervie

    Ref: S234252

    2
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    Additional information and rules - 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size and 1 twin - 1 bathroom - Electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave and washer/dryer - Multi fuel burner - Smart TV in lounge - Ample off-road parking - Shops,...

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    £138

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Saltflats Cottage - Rockcliffe
    • 2

    Dalbeattie

    Saltflats Cottage - Rockcliffe

    Ref: S776325

    Reviews 17

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    Dalbeattie, a charming rural community, is located in Scotland's southwest. The town, which provides access to the gorgeous Solway Coast with its kilometres of beaches and charming fishing villages, is located within a wooded valley on the River...

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    £162

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  • Last Minute Cottages - The Old Mansion House
    • 2

    Scarfskerry

    The Old Mansion House

    Ref: S882348

    Reviews 2

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    Located in the stunning far north of Scotland, Caithness offers an array of historical and natural attractions. To the east sits the Castle of Mey (3 miles), famously owned by the Queen Mother and now part of The King's Foundation. Visitors can...

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    £294

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Recroy
    • 1

    Drumbeg

    Recroy

    Ref: S4765

    Reviews 29

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    The small crofting township of Nedd (An Nead - Gaelic for nest) is situated on the north coast of the parish of Assynt. Ancient native woods surround Nedd, which overlooks Loch Nedd, a sea loch that's home to a wide variety of sea birds, seals and...

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    £81

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Tarken House

    • Crieff

    Tarken House

    Ref: S900482

    Reviews 2

    5
    10
    Nestled in an elevated position with magnificent views over the splendid Loch Earn in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Known for its tranquil beauty, St Fillans is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The village...

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    £963

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 2 Bed Cottage in Glen Clova
    • 2

    Kirriemuir

    2 Bed Cottage in Glen Clova

    Ref: S777578

    2
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    Additional information and rules - 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 twin - 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC and 1 separate downstairs WC - Electric oven and hob, microwave, slow cooker, fridge/freezer and ice machine - Welcome pack...

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    £103

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Taigh Neilag
    • 2

    Elgol

    Taigh Neilag

    Ref: S841367

    Reviews 4

    3
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    The crofting community of Elgol sits at the tip of the Strathaird Peninsula, in southern Skye, at the end of a single track road running from the village of Broadford. Passing through the picturesque village of Torrin, round the head of Loch...

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    £173

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 2 Bed Cottage in Jedburgh
    • 2

    Hawick

    2 Bed Cottage in Jedburgh

    Ref: S425578

    2
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    Additional information and rules - 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 twin - Shower room with WC - Electric combination oven and microwave, ceramic hob, fridge with ice box and washing machine - Smart 42 Inch TV in lounge - Air source heating with...

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    £95

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 6 Knott
    • 1

    Portree

    6 Knott

    Ref: S77047

    Reviews 38

    4
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    £221

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 2 Bed Cottage in Nairn

    • Nairn

    2 Bed Cottage in Nairn

    Ref: S776214

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    Additional information and rules No dogs allowed - 2 bedrooms – 1 king size and 1 twin - 1 bathroom room with shower over bath and WC and one additional WC - Electric induction oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine - Cot...

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    £104

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 3 Bed Cottage in Loch Lomond

    • Glasgow

    3 Bed Cottage in Loch Lomond

    Ref: S605895

    3
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    Additional information and rules No dogs allowed - 3 bedrooms – 1 family room with 2 doubles, 1 double, and 1 twin - 3 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, 1 shower room with WC and 1 en-suite shower room with WC - Range...

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    £220

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 2 Bed Cottage in Camus Croise
    • 2

    Camascross

    2 Bed Cottage in Camus Croise

    Ref: S425108

    2
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    Additional information and rules - 2 bedrooms – 1 king and 1 twin - 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC - Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washing machine - Welcome pack provided - Travel cot and...

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    £221

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Taigh a Ghobha
    • 1

    Dunkeld

    Taigh a Ghobha

    Ref: S842505

    Reviews 35

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    The River Tay flows through the small town of Dunkeld and there are plenty of places to enjoy the views, either from the cathedral gardens or from the Taybank bar where you might be lucky enough to hear some impromptu music performed. The town...

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    £116

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Fishertown House
    • 2

    Nairn

    Fishertown House

    Ref: S170187

    Reviews 58

    4
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    Nairn is an ancient fishing port, town and civil parish resting on the coast of the Scottish Highlands. Boasting a large selection of independent shops, supermarkets, pubs, restaurants and cafés for all of your amenities. Nairn offers a choice of...

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    £172

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Cairnhill
    • 2

    Girvan

    Cairnhill

    Ref: S135971

    Reviews 45

    3
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    Girvan is a burgh in South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is located on the coast, and has developed over the years into a popular seaside resort. Local amenities include a range of pubs, restaurants and art galleries. Enjoy the added benefits of Sawney...

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    £93

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  • Last Minute Cottages - The Wickerman Granary, Kirkcudbright

    • Kirkcudbright

    The Wickerman Granary, Kirkcudbright

    Ref: S695202

    Reviews 3

    3
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    Set on a working farm, the building converted from a former Granary played a pivotal role in the organisation of Scotland’s Alternative Music Festival – The Wickerman, held annually within a natural ampitheatre on the owner’s farmland between 2001...

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    £97

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 2 Bed Cottage in Langholm
    • 3

    Langholm

    2 Bed Cottage in Langholm

    Ref: S371914

    2
    4
    Additional information and rules - 2 bedrooms - 1 king-size and 1 twin - 1 shower room with shower and WC - Open fire (first basket of logs included) - Electric oven and hob, microwave fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble...

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    Family Holiday Cottages in Scotland

    Go on an adventure with your family and make memories that will last a lifetime. Visit a fairytale castle and learn about some fascinating Scottish history; experience an action-packed outdoor activity in wild and astonishing landscapes; or enjoy an escape to a classic Scottish town or city. With our wide range of hand-selected holiday cottages in Scotland, booking a family-friendly holiday couldn’t be easier.

    Choose from our wide range of properties using the helpful filters on our website to find the perfect one for you. Alternatively, our friendly customer service team are on hand to help if you need assistance. Take your loved ones to a child-friendly luxury lodge with a hot tub at a holiday park. Stay in a self-catering getaway with a swimming pool and play area. Or how about a pet-friendly cottage on a working farm? 

    In the North East, you can find the largest number of castles in the UK and the biggest national park in the UK, the Cairngorms. Head to the West Coast for serene lochs, white sandy beaches and famous filming locations for Harry Potter fans. Visit the south for the vibrant city of Edinburgh which is full of family-friendly activities and the charming seaside town of St Andrews. Whatever you’re planning to do on your holiday, benefit from our best price guarantee on thousands of properties. 

    Best locations in Scotland

    Experience Scotland’s wild and enchanting landscapes, thriving cities, quaint towns and fascinating history. It’s easy to feel spoilt for choice when trying to decide where to visit, so here are just a few of our favourite places. 

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    What our customers say about their holidays

    • Julia - Verified booking

      We had a really good holiday in the end but it was marred at the start by the unhelpful and unpleasant behaviour of the owner.

      He did not respond to our emails, asking about key collection, so I had to call up. During the call I asked if we should bring our own table tennis balls (one of the reasons we chose this cottage is the table tennis is shown in the pictures). He told me the table had been damaged some time ago and when I said how disappointed I was, he sneeringly claimed that 'no-one books a cottage just for table tennis'. When I explained that it was one of the main reasons we had decided on this particular cottage and asked if the table could be repaired before we arrived, he dismissed this as 'impossible'. He did not offer any apology and did not reply to my follow-up email that politely requested at least a temporary repair. In the end, when we arrived we found that, although damaged, it was possible to still use the table. The cottage is well equipped, though not that well maintained. It is likely to be something inherited from the owner's parents as it still has everything a lived-in house contains. The housekeeper clearly makes a good job of trying to clean the property well between visits but inevitably with so much bric-a-brack around, there are areas that they can't get to. It would give a better holiday experience if the owner would remove all the 'rubbish' e.g. drawers full of broken bits of household equipment and DIY stuff - this would make it easier to clean and it would feel less like living in someone else's house.

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    • Jesse - Verified booking

      Charming little period cottage owned and recently renovated by NTS (free entry to beautiful Threave Gardens).

      Great location for Rockcliffe, nicely set back from the popular beach, with its own private parking next to the cottage. Two small bedrooms upstairs are bright and cosy. Mattresses and pillows could use covers as another reviewer pointed out six months ago. Small bathroom downstairs (steep staircase) with good shower, separate bathtub, toilet, heated towel rail and one tiny sink. Sitting room downstairs is a bit pokey. Well-equipped kitchen has more light and brand new good quality appliances. Oil-fired central heating throughout on a timer. There's an open lawn in front with partial views of coast and a small front patio with a wooden picnic table, four wooden chairs and a large parasol for those Scottish al fresco meals. There's nothing in the way of shops or tearooms in Rockcliffe, just a Mr Whippy van during the day, but there's a Londis convenience shop in nearby Colvend. A delightful 30-minute walk through NTS woods takes you to the little seaside resort of Kippford with a tearoom, pub and yachting club. A beautiful path going the other direction hugs the coast and takes you to a stunning viewpoint in half a mile and continues for another four miles to the sandy beaches of Sandyhills (a bus connects the two villages).

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    • Michael - Verified booking

      Stayed two days in summer.

      "lochside" really means beside a tidal seaweed patch that isn't nice to look at, not useful for boats, and uninhabitable with midges in summer, having driven the lengths of scotland I've never seen midges like it at this location. Location is on the other side of the loch so its an age to the shop in reality on bad roads, one takeaway that was always closed while we were there. Cabin has open fire so stinks of smoke, no attempts to clean by owners, who will expect you to clean for them, or charge your card without permission to do their job. Beds are tiny and hard. Decor is 70s esq, nice thick carpets to absorb the musky smell of the fire."award winning" we all found amusing on arrival. Kids hated it as TV wouldnt work and Wifi was awful. (I know I Know but kids like wifi, reality) Trades on location but its just another rental on a row of rentals. A typical skyes property tbh should know that by now. Avoid in future. Was charged hundreds of £s without consent for a wonky picture, a ring on a coaster (I'm not making this up) and crums on a floor. Apparently cleaners in this area are not very efficient. Avoid like the plague, Scotland has so many cheaper nicer places.

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    • Antony - Verified booking

      The cottage, it's location and grounds are lovely and some of the facilities (kitchen/diner and bathroom; except for ridiculously small sink) are good, but it is badly let down by the contents - or rather the lack of them.

      No spare bedding or blankets (or cot); nothing between the sheet and the very cheap mattress through which you could feel the springs and is unhygienic; no hair-dryer; no ordnance survey/walking maps; no suitable drying area or muddy shoe/boot racks. Kitchen poorly supplied: we have never stayed in any self-catering accommodation that did not supply even a few basics - salt, pepper, cooking/olive oil, no hand-wash in the cottage and no welcome supplies. A dishwasher but no salt or rinse aid, even in the machine. The grounds should have been mown and cleared on change-over day between 10am and 5pm, not spoiling our peace on a lovely sunny Tuesday afternoon (and making my hayfever flare up!). Despite all this we enjoyed our week in Rockcliffe with its wonderful walking, but would recommend that anyone visiting should take as many provisions as they can fit in their car - assuming that you are not travelling from abroad!

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    • Colin - Verified booking

      This is a great place to get away from it all.

      The house is on a very quiet road and in a beautiful loch side setting, surrounded by stunning views. From the beach by the house there are clear views of the dramatic 5 Sisters of Kintail and it’s possible to see Eilean Donan castle across the loch in the other direction. We loved the peace and quiet, the lovely local walks, the birds, the seals in the loch and the red deer in the hills behind. The house is comfortable and spacious with garden all around, woods behind and plenty of outdoor seating to sit and admire the views. We found it was also lovely and warm with both central heating and open fires in both reception rooms. And we were impressed with the level of cleanliness too. Communication with our host, Carol, was excellent and she had provided welcoming touches such as fresh flowers and complimentary toiletries. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Tigh a Phailean.

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    Isle of Mull
    The Isle of Mull or just Mull is the second-largest island of the Inner Hebrides and lies off the west coast of Scotland in the council area of Argyll and Bute.
    Isle of Arran
    The Isle of Arran or simply Arran is an island off the west coast of Scotland. It is the largest island in the Firth of Clyde and the seventh-largest Scottish island, at 432 square kilometres.
    Loch Ness Tours
    Take a chance to go on a boat cruise of this alluring and eerie loch to spot Nessie all for yourself!
    Ben Nevis
    Standing 1,345 meters above sea level, Ben Nevis is the tallest peak in the British Isles. Located in the Grampian Mountains, in the Lochaber area of the Scottish Highlands, it attracts more than 100,000 hikers hoping to ascend the summit each year.
    Loch Leven
    Brimming with wildlife and history, Loch Leven is the largest natural shallow water body in lowland Britain.
    Skara Brae Prehistoric Village
    Skara Brae is a stone-built Neolithic settlement, located on the Bay of Skaill on the west coast of Mainland, the largest island in the Orkney archipelago of Scotland. Consisting of ten clustered houses, made of flagstones, in earthen dams that provided support for the walls; the houses included stone hearths, beds, and cupboards.
    Edinburgh Castle
    Perched high up on Castle Rock, an extinct volcano, Edinburgh Castle dominates the skyline of the Scottish capital and can be seen for miles around. The most famous castle in Scotland, this incredible fortress is shrouded in myth and legend...
    Melrose Abbey
    Melrose Abbey is a stunning ruin in the heart of the Scottish Borders. Founded in 1136, this former monastery is steeped in history and surrounded by beautiful gardens. Visitors can explore the cloisters, chapter house, and abbey church, and learn about the abbey's fascinating past. Address: Abbey Street, Melrose TD6 9LG
    Jedburgh Abbey
    Jedburgh Abbey is a magnificent ruin steeped in history and romance, set in a beautiful border town. A former Augustinian abbey founded in the 12th century, it's now a popular visitor attraction with stunning architectural features, a visitor centre and a museum. The abbey is open daily and guided tours are available. Address: Abbey Bridge End, Jedburgh TD8 6JQ
    Dunnottar Castle
    Dunnottar Castle is a ruined medieval fortress located upon a rocky headland on the north-eastern coast of Scotland, about 2 miles south of Stonehaven. The surviving buildings are largely of the 15th and 16th centuries, but the site is believed to have been fortified in the Early Middle Ages.
    Duart Castle
    Duart Castle, or Caisteal Dhubhairt in Scottish Gaelic, is a castle on the Isle of Mull, beside the Sound of Mull off the west coast of Scotland, within the council area of Argyll and Bute.
    Culzean Castle
    Culzean Castle overlooks the Firth of Clyde in South Ayrshire. The 260ha estate was once the playground of David Kennedy, 10th Earl of Cassillis, but is now a National Trust property that is open to the public...
    Brodick Castle
    Brodick Castle, located on the Isle of Arran, is a magnificent 13th-century castle surrounded by beautiful gardens and woodland. Visitors can explore the castle's history and architecture and take in stunning views of the island. The gardens offer a range of plants, from formal to exotic, and a beautiful walled garden. Address: Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire, KA27 8HY
    Robert Gordon University (RGU) Aberdeen
    Aberdeen's Robert Gordon University (RGU) is a Scottish University. It offers many courses including undergraduate and postgraduate, and has an international reputation for management, health, energy & technology.
    Edinburgh Zoo
    Home to an incredible array of rare and exotic animals and world-class attractions, there’s plenty at Edinburgh Zoo for all the family to enjoy. Come face-to-face with Sumatran tigers and beam at giant pandas. Watch the penguins play in Europe's largest outdoor penguin pool and laugh at the chimpanzees monkeying around in the world's most innovative chimpanzee enclosure. Located on the slopes of Corstorphine Hill, this incredible zoo covers a vast 82-acres of parkland. Due to the hilltop location, you’ll also be able to catch stunning views of the city from here.
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