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Caerlaverock is Scotland’s only triangular castle, rising from its moat near Dumfries — plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.
Scotland's clootie wells are sacred healing springs where visitors tie cloth to trees as an ancient offering — a Celtic tradition 2,000 years old — plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.
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Scotland has five Scotch whisky regions, each with a completely different character shaped by landscape and tradition. Discover which suits your palate — plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.
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