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Old Penicuik House in Scotland

The town of Penicuik, situated nine miles from Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, is one of the oldest in the region, boasting a distinctive architectural style and a rich history spanning centuries. Nestled along the western bank of the North Esk River, it lies roughly halfway between Edinburgh and Peebles. The name "Penicuik" originates from Old English and translates to "Cuckoo Hill."

Unlike most towns, Penicuik has an unconventional and somewhat perplexing layout. Instead of a centrally located core, its town centre sits at the southernmost point, while the settlement itself stretches along the river towards Edinburgh. This unique structure is shaped by two key factors.

The Old Penicuik House is a remarkable example of Italian neo-Palladian architecture, having withstood numerous tragic events. Given a second chance at life, it now captivates visitors with its unique and elegant appearance.

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The castle or palace of Scone (Scone Palace) is an amazing place.  It occupies an important milestone in the history of all of Scotland as it was here that 42 coronations of Scottish kings took place and the walls of this luxurious palace have repeatedly met great people. READ MORE

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A walk around the town of Ayr, Scotland

On the shores of the Firth of Clyde Bay in the south west of Scotland and in the Irish Sea lies the quiet cosy town of Ayr. Formerly a royal town, it is now the administrative centre of South Ayrshire Council. Its picturesque streets with their many cafes and shops attract thousands of tourists who want to enjoy the space and architecture of old Scotland and learn fascinating historical facts about events of the past.

The town of Ayr dates back to 1197 when King William the Lion ordered a new castle to be built between the rivers Ayr and Doon. King William the Lion recognised Ayr as a royal trading town in 1205 and, twenty years later, the once small settlement consisting of one street and St John's Church became a main seaport, market and administrative centre in Ayrshire.

Ayr was raided by the Norwegians several times during its existence, captured by the English in the 13th century and was soon recaptured by Robert the Bruce's forces. It became the most important town in south-west Scotland in the Middle Ages. Salt and wine were imported and fish, wool and animal skins were exported through its port.

From the 18th century Ayr developed into an industrial centre with coal mining, a sugar factory and several other light industrial enterprises. After the opening of a railway in 1839, the town attracted a stream of tourists who wanted to get to the luxurious beach of Ayr and stroll along its cosy streets.

Today, Ayr continues to attract visitors not only from all over Scotland, but also from other countries who come here to watch international air shows and traditional Scottish steeplechase races.

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Dalkeith: the town where a piece of my heart remains

I recently came to Midlothian for the first time, one of the counties in Scotland that I have never visited. And immediately my acquaintance with the district which previously bore the title of county, began with a small, only 6.71 square kilometres town – Dalkeith.

To say that this locality made a huge impression on me is about the same as having won a million and declaring that you were “a little lucky”! Now I’ll tell you why I had love at first sight with Dalkeith, a city to which I will come more than once.

DALKEITH

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I have been interested in this area for a long time. Reading on the Internet, I learned that a society of free fishermen had been created in Newhaven since 1572, and I also saw the walls of the preserved chapel of St. Mary and St. James, which were built supposedly for shipyard workers.

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Falkirk, Scotland. This city has three different sounding names, one large oil refinery and as many as ten cool attractions! And all this fit into 13.8 square kilometres of area. According to surviving artefacts and other silent “witnesses” of the past, Falkirk was built by Antoninus Pius (i.e. the pious), the fourth of the five so-called “good Roman emperors” who received the eloquent nickname of the Father of the Fatherland. Read more

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Charlestown, Fife. Charlestown is a village in Fife, Scotland.

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Beautiful sunset. Prestonpans, East Lothian, Scotland

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Journey to Hopetoun House,Edinburgh

The warm season is the perfect time to go out for a walk, get some fresh air and enjoy nature which comes to life after a few cold months of winter. This is exactly what I think whilst sitting at my workplace.

Well, the decision is made quickly this time – I decide to go to Hopetoun castle.  I’ve wanted to see this quiet, secluded estate in the suburbs of Edinburgh located right on the shores of the Firth of Forth for a long time.  And then, at the thought of being greeted by the salty air of the North Sea and the picturesque landscape of the silvery smooth surface of the water, I so badly want to buy a bus ticket and go on a trip as soon as possible that I don’t restrain myself. Let’s hit the road!

My trip starts early in the morning. Out of sheer habit, I take a regular bus from Edinburgh to the village of Dalmeny. It feels like everyone is sleepy today except me, my bus is slowly passing through the streets of the city that is just waking up. Neither people nor cars have yet had time to fill it.

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With towering mountains, sparkling lochs, lush forests and miles of golden beaches, Scotland's natural landscapes are truly breathtaking. Today we will walk along one walking path, a route in the suburbs of Edinburgh. Judging by the map this road will take me to the very heart of Edinburgh's Bonaly.

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Walk through a wonderful place in Edinburgh

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Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, the largest city in Scotland and the 7th largest in the United Kingdom. The unique architecture has been preserved here and this gave the Old and New towns the right to receive the status of World Heritage Site. In August of each year the squares and streets of Edinburgh become the traditional venue for the Fringe Arts Festival. The Fringe in Edinburgh is a vibrant arts festival, one of the largest in the world, bringing together areas such as music, ethnicity, cinema, books and the two most important: opera and extreme theatre.

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Today I am going to see the Great Polish Map of Scotland. The landmark is called the Great Polish Map of Scotland for a reason: the man-made model is considered the world's largest map relief, there is simply no other like it anywhere.

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Today's "point" of my journey contains the beautiful name Leven. I invite you to take a look with me at the amazing architecture of Leven and the splendor of it's carefully landscaped coastal area. Leven  is a seaside town in Fife, set in the east Central Lowlands of Scotland. It lies on the coast of the Firth of Forth at the mouth of the River Leven 

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Elie and Earlsferry is a coastal town and former royal burgh in Fife, and parish, Scotland. One of a string of harbour villages in this historic corner of Fife, it dates back many centuries. There are gorgeous views and everything here is in harmony with everything else: a light delicate range of houses, gray roofs, mustard yellow sand and, of course, the bay of the Firth of Forth

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Dundee, Scotland. Dundee, a major industrial city, royal burgh, and seaport of eastern Scotland. Dundee is the fourth largest city of Scotland by population. It constitutes the council area of Dundee City in the historic county of Angus. We will walk through the historical center, go around the McManus Art Gallery and Museum