Castles · Central Scotland
Historic Environment Scotland flagship sites
Ten must-visit HES properties from Edinburgh to Shetland.
Historic Environment Scotland manages over 300 properties. Flagship visits: Edinburgh Castle (the country's most-visited), Stirling Castle, Skara Brae & Maeshowe (Orkney UNESCO), Iona Abbey, Urquhart Castle, Linlithgow Palace, Glasgow Cathedral, Mousa Broch (Shetland), and Dunblane Cathedral. A 14-day explorer pass available.
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