Scotland's Heritage Trail
This collection spans Scotland’s history from Jurassic-era dinosaur footprints on Skye to the modern architecture of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. It features iconic fortresses like Edinburgh Castle, home to the Honours of Scotland, and ancient stone structures such as the Clickimin Broch in Shetland. The trail includes ruined Cistercian abbeys, 13th-century stone castles like Dunstaffnage, and unique landmarks like the Great Polish Map of Scotland, a large-scale outdoor relief model.
A Edinburgh Castle
Historic fortress and national monument with a history dating back to the 9th century, featuring royal artifacts and panoramic views of the city.
B Royal Mile
Historic street connecting Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, known for its shops, dining, and cultural heritage.
C Calton Hill
Historic hill featuring panoramic city views, iconic monuments, and cultural heritage. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
D Kilchurn Castle
Kilchurn Castle () is a ruined structure on a rocky peninsula at the northeastern end of Loch Awe, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
E The Scottish Parliament
Devolved legislature responsible for scrutinising the Scottish Government and passing laws on devolved matters. Notable for its modern architecture and political significance.
F Staffin Dinosaur Footprints
Located on the shore at An Corran, these 165-million-year-old tracks were left by Ornithopod dinosaurs during the Middle Jurassic period and are most visible at low tide.
G Nelson Monument
Visit the monument dedicated to Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson, who lost his life at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
H Invergarry Castle
Invergarry Castle in the Scottish Highlands was the seat of the Chiefs of the Clan MacDonell of Glengarry, a powerful branch of the Clan…
I Dunstaffnage Castle
Constructed before 1240, it is considered to be one of the oldest stone castles in Scotland.
J Kelso Abbey
Kelso Abbey is a ruined Scottish abbey in Kelso, Scotland. It was founded in the 12th century by a community of Tironensian monks first…
K The Great Polish Map of Scotland
The Great Polish Map of Scotland is a large three-dimensional, outdoor concrete scale model of Scotland, located in the grounds of the…
L Strome Castle
Strome Castle is a ruined castle on the shore of Loch Carron in Stromemore, 3.5 miles south-west of the village of Lochcarron, on the…
M Earl's Palace
The Earl's Palace in Birsay, Orkney, Scotland, is a ruined 16th-century castle.
N Glenluce Abbey
Glenluce Abbey, near to Glenluce, Scotland, was a Cistercian monastery called also Abbey of Luce or Vallis Lucis and founded around 1190…
O St Anthony's Chapel
The ruins of a 15th-century chapel overlooking Holyrood Park and St Margaret's Loch, likely originally built as a beacon for pilgrims visiting the nearby abbey.
P Kingencleugh House
A 17th-century L-plan tower house ruin located near Mauchline, historically associated with the Campbell family and the religious reformer John Knox.
Q Click Mill
Dounby Click Mill is a mill located on the Mainland of Orkney, in Scotland.
R Clickimin Broch
The Broch of Clickimin is a large, well-preserved but restored broch in Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland.
S Duff House
Duff House is a Georgian estate house in Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
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