14 Historic Scotland
Historic Scotland operates a free education visits scheme all year round. For more
information on the sites listed below, see www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/education_unit
Arbroath Abbey
Doune Castle
Linlithgow Palace Stirling Castle
Stirling FK8 1EJ
Doune FK16 6EA 01786 431309
Arbroath, Angus DD11 1EG
Linlithgow, West Lothian EH49 7AL
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01786 841742
01241 878756 kirsten.wood@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
01506 842896
Considered by many to be the grandest of
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all Scotland’s castles, featuring the Great
The formidable 14th century courtyard
Arbroath Abbey holds a very special castle was built for the Regent Albany.
Birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, the
Hall, gatehouse and Chapel Royal of James
place in Scottish history. It was here in The striking gatehouse also has domestic
magnificent ruins of Linlithgow Palace are
IV and the Renaissance Palace of James V.
1320 that Scotland’s nobles swore their quarters, the splendid Lord’s Hall with its
set in a park at the side of a loch. Most
The castle also has strong links with Mary
independence form England in the famous carved oak screen, musician’s gallery and
of the Stewart sovereigns lived here, and
Queen of Scots. Historic Scotland operates
‘Declaration of Arbroath’. Education double fireplace. The local primary school
numerous renovations to the palace’s
a free education visits scheme September
Officer & Local Learning Officer available has volunteer ‘junior guides’ who can lead
grand facades and chambers were carried
to April. Admission charges in May, June,
costumed tours around the castle during
out as each sought to create the ideal
July and August. Educational activities for
Bothwell Castle
term time. Education officer available
modern palace. The local primary school
schools groups run from September to June,
has volunteer ‘junior guides’ who can lead
available from our schools programme.
Edinburgh Castle
costumed tours around the palace during
Education Officer available onsite
term time. Education officer available
St Andrews Castle &
Melrose Abbey Cathedral
Edinburgh EH1 2NG
Bothwell, Uddingston, Glasgow G71 8BL
0131 225 9846 ext.255
01698 816894
St Andrews Fife KY16 9AR
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Melrose, Borders TD6 9LG
01344 472563
The most famous of castles dominates the
The largest and finest 13th century stone
World heritage listed Old and New Towns
01896 822562
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castle in Scotland, much fought over
of Edinburgh, gives stunning views of the
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The castle of the Archbishops of St
during the Wars of Independence. Part
city and countryside and is steeped in At one time probably the richest abbey in
Andrews. See the fascinating mine and
of the original circular keep survives. In
Scottish History. Historic Scotland operates Scotland. The 14th to 16th century remains
counter-mine, rare examples of medieval
a beautiful setting overlooking the River
a free education visits scheme September retain a unique elegance. Burial place of
siege techniques, and the bottle dungeon
Clyde. Education Officer & Local Learning
to April. Admission charges in May, June, the casket believed to contain the heart of
hollowed out of solid rock. The cathedral
Officer available
July and August. Educational activities for Robert the Bruce. Education Officer & Local
remains still give a vivid impression of
schools groups run from September to June, Learning Officer available
the scale of what was once the largest
Craigmillar Castle
available from our schools programme.
cathedral in Scotland. Climb St Rule’s
Education Officer available onsite
Tower for a magnificent view of the town
Stanley Mills and visit the cathedral’s collection of Celtic
Huntingtower Castle
and medieval carved stones. Education
Officer & Local Learning Officer available
Urquhart Castle
Stanley Village, Stanley PH1 4QE
Huntingtower by Perth PH1 3JL
Craigmillar Edinburgh EH16 4SY
01738 828268 ext.203
01738 627231 fiona.davidson@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
0131 661 4445 fiona.davidson@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Loch Ness nr Inverness IV3 2XJ
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Stanley is a site of international
Huntingtower was a lordly residence for 300
01456 450551
importance. The Bell Mill, the original,
Mary Queen of Scots fled to Craigmillar years. The House of Ruthven, as it was called
jodi.puls@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
brick-built cotton mill, is probably the best
after the murder of Rizzio and it was before 1600, hosted Mary Queen of Scots surviving example of a Richard Arkwright- The castle featured prominently in the
here that the plot was hatched for the twice during 1565, the second time while designed mill anywhere in the world. Enjoy Scottish struggle for independence and
murder of her husband, Lord Darnley. This she was on honeymoon with Lord Darnley. our new hi -tech interactive visitor centre, came under control of Robert the Bruce
handsome structure with the courtyard The castle also ‘hosted’ the young James V1 great displays tell the story of those who after he became King of Scots. Today,
and gardens covers an area of 11/4 acres. at the time of the Ruthven Raid, when the worked there and the products they made. visitors can see the five storey Grant Tower,
The local primary school has volunteer king was held there against his will. When The local primary school has volunteer remains of the kitchens, gatehouse, cellars
‘junior guides’ who can lead costumed the Ruthvens lost their lands their castle was ‘junior guides’ who can lead costumed and other buildings which provided for the
tours around the castle during term time. given to the Murrays and its name changed tours around the mill during term time. lord’s comfort and protection. Education
Education officer available. to Huntingtower. Education Officer available Education Officer available onsite Officer & Local Learning Officer available
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