Historic Scotland Members' Handbook 2016-17

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edinburgh and the lothians | 15 Crichton Castle

Dunglass Collegiate Church

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Admire the surprisingly well-preserved sculptures inside this stone-vaulted medieval church. Built for Sir Alexander Home in about 1443, it later survived being on the front line during the War of the Rough Wooing in the 1500s. • 1m NW of Cockburnspath off the A1 • NT 766 718 11

eagle rock, cramond

Search out a weather-worn carving of an eagle on a beachside rock that is thought to have been made during the Roman occupation of Cramond in the 2nd or 3rd century AD. The nearby Drum Sands is an internationally important site for waders and winter fowl. • On the shore of the Forth about 0.25m W of Cramond off the A90. Access via pathway from South Queensferry (under rail bridge) into Dalmeny Castle estate • NT 184 774

Image The Lorne Jewels on display at Edinburgh Castle See page 16

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discounted entry For new annual members at English Heritage, Cadw and Manx National Heritage properties.


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