The dining room at Duns Castle in Scotland. It has been the home of the Hay family since 1696. The current owners, Alick and Aline Hay, live in private quarters within the castle and play an active part in the management of the estate and in welcoming guests - and are more than happy to share a few anecdotes of the castle’s history. (Duns Castle/dpa/TNS)
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Kilmarnock does not only boast a castle but a local celebration of famed poet Robert Burns. Here, the Robert Burns Mural, created by artist Michael Corr on the the gable-end wall of the Robert Burns World Federation building in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire. Publication of the "Kilmarnock Edition" which was printed close to where the mural stands played a pivotal role in the life of the Ayrshire poet. (Jane Barlow/PA Wire/dpa/TNS)
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Kilchurn Castle is no longer habitable for tourists but one of Scotland's impressive histric structures. (Jane Barlow/PA Wire/dpa/TNS)
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Scotland is home to thousands of historic fortresses, tower houses, and royal palaces, ranging from dramatic cliffside ruins to fully restored family homes. (Florian_Oertel/dpa/TNS)
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The dining room at Duns Castle in Scotland. It has been the home of the Hay family since 1696. The current owners, Alick and Aline Hay, live in private quarters within the castle and play an active part in the management of the estate and in welcoming guests - and are more than happy to share a few anecdotes of the castle’s history. (Duns Castle/dpa/TNS)
Kilmarnock does not only boast a castle but a local celebration of famed poet Robert Burns. Here, the Robert Burns Mural, created by artist Michael Corr on the the gable-end wall of the Robert Burns World Federation building in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire. Publication of the "Kilmarnock Edition" which was printed close to where the mural stands played a pivotal role in the life of the Ayrshire poet. (Jane Barlow/PA Wire/dpa/TNS)
Scotland is home to thousands of historic fortresses, tower houses, and royal palaces, ranging from dramatic cliffside ruins to fully restored family homes. (Florian_Oertel/dpa/TNS)
