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

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

A superb 67m tower, containing exhibitions on each of the three floors, then the crowning glory at the top.

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

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.

A paradisal place of worship dating to the Victorian age.

An early 12th century Motte & Bailey Castle in a beautiful spot near Elgin.

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

Huge plant shoots created by Andrew McKeown from Corten Steel.

A playful sculpture showing the balancing act of settling a dispute.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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 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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

An old dovecote overlooking the mighty Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland.

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

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

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

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

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

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