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A ruinous 13th century Priory, that is on the Lake of Menteith and is only accessible by boat.

A paradisal place of worship dating to the Victorian age.

Scott’s View is a scenic viewpoint near Melrose in the Scottish Borders, overlooking the River Tweed and Eildon Hills, famously loved by Sir Walter Scott.

The stunning falls of Bruar Water, that tumble down a gorge through woodland near Blair Atholl.

An astonishing experience where your hosts give you knowledge, entertainment and demonstrations of Victorian Science. To boot it is on the scenic North Yorkshire Moors at Glaisdale.

Chinese gingall gun captured during the 1900 Boxer Rebellion, brought to Bellingham as a war trophy from the China Expeditionary Force.

A sculpture by artist, Christine Hill, erected in 1991 as 'a reminder that the rhino, one of the world's great animals, is threatened with extinction by the greed of mankind'.

The Dodd End trig point sits on Hambleton End (399m) near Northallerton.

The Hill of Tarvit trig point is sits on a hill next to the Mansion House and Gardens (211m) near Craigrothie.

The Glas Moal trig point sits opposite the Cairnwell (1068m) near Braemar.

Kelton is a larger than life willow likeness of a Belted Galloway Bull. Also known as 'Keltie the Beltie', keeping an eye on the community in Castle Douglas, South West Scotland.

Weather vane made from galvanised steel with cormorants showing which way the wind blows.

Ruined 16th-century tower house in the Scottish Borders near St. Mary's Loch, offering dramatic views and a glimpse into turbulent Border Reiver history.

Huge plant shoots created by Andrew McKeown from Corten Steel.

Sheltered lakeside sculpture at Kielder Waterside featuring large timber uprights and a stainless-steel “cloud” form framing the sky.

A beautiful garden that brings to life parables from the Bible, in the heart of Elgin, next to the Cathedral.

A lightweight set of faux stone statues of a knight and handmaiden in The Baa pub beer garden.

A 16th century fortified tower house in beautiful Speyside near the Glenlivet Distillery.

The ruins of an impressive townhouse built by John Erskine, the keeper of Stirling Castle.

A fantastic 14th century ruinous castle that has had many extensions and gardens added over the ages.

Sculpture on the north shore of Kielder Water styled after the OS viewpoint symbol, offering a view of the landscape.

An old cemetery containing important memorials, with a great viewpoint for Stirling Castle and the surrounding hills.

A bronze sculpture celebrating the history and heritage of one of the Borders oldest dog breeds, The Dandie Dinmont, made popular by Sir Walter Scott in his novel Guy Mannering.

A ruinous country house, that was built in 1812 and has now succumbed to nature in the Mugdock Country Park.

A fine example of an old packhorse bridge, built over the Burn of Aberlour.

A beautiful church on the outskirts of Nethy Bridge, next to Castle Roy.

Possibly the oldest packhorse bridge in Scotland, which lost its third arch during the Muckle Spate of 1829.

Statue in a storming pose of an extremely brave WWII soldier.

A 19th Century drinking fountain and trough on The Grove that would have provided drinking water to the village.

The Mount Keen trig point is the most easterly Munro (939m) near Ballater.

An annual event that sees the Baysleap dairy herd return to their summer pastures, and the folks of Heddon and neighbouring villages spill out to support the farm.

A heavily ruined 14th century fortified castle in Braemar with a much longer history.

An impressive waterfall and salmon ladder with incredibly clear water pools in Glen Lui.

Two well preserved iron age brochs that sit only 500m apart, in Gleann Beag near Glenelg.

Edwardian Gothic-style museum, featuring local and natural history displays and a ceramics collection.

The remains of an Iron Age broch, that sits on the south east shore of Loch Alsh, near Letterfearn.

A simple reminder of ordinary folk made extraordinary through their service to people, cut in steel and made into a seat in Ridley Park, Blyth.

An impressive 15th century ruinous castle, located in a fantastic position on the foothills of the Ochils near Dollar.

The famous castle built on an island in the middle of Loch Leven, where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned.

A fountain and statue in the village of Falkland, dedicated to Onesiphorus Tyndall-Bruce, who married Margaret Bruce, heiress to the Falkland Estate.

A beautiful parish church, that sits next to the woodland that contains the mysterious Dunino Den.

A sculpture in Galashiels keeping alive the story of Robert Colter, local weaver and confectioner who brought boiled sweets and songs to the local children of the town.

The ruins of an ancient church near Kirkbank, that have been converted into a burial enclosure.

Striking remnants of 19th century ironstone mining, with unique ridged landscapes and fascinating industrial history.

A heavy anti-aircraft battery situated within Mugdock Country Park, containing a command post and four gun emplacements.

The remains of an 18th century iron mine in a beautiful remote spot near Tomintoul.

Remains of a medieval castle mound overlooking Wooler, thought to be a motte site, later crowned with a war memorial to local soldiers.

The remains of a 16th century tower house that sits in the garden of a cafe in Earlston.

A beautiful, secluded mill in a wooded valley, peppered with spring flowers and bird song.

The Nutholm Hill trig point sits in a field (120m) near Kettleholm.

A 15 meter high uniquely shaped natural sea arch near Portknockie.

A fascinating geological hole in the rock set in the falls of the Linn of Quoich.

Yeavering Bell hillfort near Wooler is the largest Iron Age settlement in Northumberland, with over 100 roundhouses and views across Glendale Valley.

A memorial stone celebrating John Frederick Batesman's engineering achievements in bringing clean water to the area.

A water fountain celebrating the achievements of the engineer James M Gale, who brought a supply fresh water to Glasgow.

The Ben Lawers trig point sits above Loch Tay (1214m) near Aberfeldy.

A beautiful lattice girder bridge, built in 1905 to provide easy access to the Mar Lodge Estate.

The Annanhead Hill trig point sits above the Devil's Beef Tub (478m) near Moffat.

A waterfall that is reached via the Birks of Aberfeldy, where Robert Burns was inspired to write a poem.

A lone stone in a field near Shap, which was a glacial erratic stopped in its tracks during the last Ice Age, and used by prehistoric people for rituals, ceremonies and social purposes.

An ornate fountain on Kinross High Street, which contains a time capsule from 1885.

A large barracks that was built by the the British Government in 1719 on the site of a medieval castle.

An outstanding waterfall, where the River Dee is forced through narrow rock channels.

A folly overlooking the beautiful Black Linn Falls set in the woodlands of The Hermitage near Dunkeld.

A three dimensional map of Scotland complete with Highlands and islands and a viewing platform in the grounds of The Barony Hotel near Peebles.

The Ben Cleuch trig point sits on the Ochil Hills (721m) near Tillicoultry.

The Meall nan Each trig point sits on the Ardnamurchan peninsula (490m) next to Ben Laga (512m).

An easy to access hill with stunning views over Cullen, that once was the site of a motte and bailey castle.

The Moncreiffe Hill trig point sits on a hill fort (185m) near Perth.

A medieval base with Victorian shaft surmounted by a salmon-shaped weather vane, marking the centre of Norham village life.

Wooden wildlife hide at Bakethin Nature Reserve near Kielder, offering views over Bakethin Reservoir and opportunities to spot birds and other wildlife.

Community created murals across Edinburgh’s Southside, featuring colourful tunnels and open air artworks with nature, people and local history woven through the neighbourhood.

A well or Pant dating to 1846 in the village of Doddington.

A 19th century parish church in Kirk Yetholm, built in 1836 in a simple Gothic style and still in use for worship today.

An early medieval royal settlement site near Yeavering in Northumberland, associated with the kings of Bernicia and notable for its great timber hall and assembly place.

A fantastic waterfall on the Burn of Aberlour, within the woodland of Charlestown of Aberlour.

A giant metal sculpture in Gretna, which is home to thousands of 'lovelocks' left by the public declaring their union, and sealing in their commitment.

The Ben Donich trig point is in the Arrochar Alps (847m) near Lochgilphead.

A hidden lime kiln on the banks of the Corriemulzie Burn near Braemar.

The Sir Walter Scott mural in Galashiels is a large street‑art portrait on Bank Close, installed in 2022 to celebrate the writer’s local ties.

Metal cutout artworks depict stories related to this close off the Royal Mile.

A colourful mural depicting textile workers in Galashiels.

A series of rounded sandstones deep in the Irthing Gorge made famous by the marriage proposal of Sir Walter Scott to his lady.

An old dovecote overlooking the mighty Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland.

11th century church close to Brough Castle.

Explore the Shelter Shells at Blyth Estuary, a creative coastal installation boosting marine life and biodiversity beneath the boardwalk near Commissioners Quay.

Danby Beacon is a 301m high point on the North York Moors, featuring a 2008 steel sculpture on a Bronze Age barrow.

15th century well head in Durham that once supplied water to the area and gave Framwellgate its name, now preserved as a small stone structure.

Discover the legend of St Margaret and explore a noble Norman church, with fine vistas, located above the banks of the River Wear.

Discover Blank Canvas in South Bank, a striking steel sculpture by Ray Lonsdale celebrating heritage, resilience and the passing of skills between generations.

A vivid life size steel ladle pouring molten steel. A reminder of the steel-making industry in this area.

A playful cast iron greyhound sculpture by Irene Brown symbolising movement and shared progress.

An automated mechanical ‘steam train’which appears every day tooting and clacking.

Museum in Selkirk’s old courthouse where Sir Walter Scott served as sheriff for nearly 30 years, showcasing his life, work and role in local justice.

An unusual fountain on the site of the old Corn Mill in Galashiels.

One of the few remaining examples of a raised bog in the Lothian area