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1. Burntisland ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Crail ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Elie

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4. Falkirk

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5. Fife Coastal Path

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6. Glasgow

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7. Glencoe

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8. Glentress Forest

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9. House of Bruar

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10. Inverness

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11. Linlithgow Palace

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12. Loch Lomond & The Trossachs

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13. Loch Ness

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14. North Berwick

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15. Perth

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16. Pitlochry

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17. Rosslyn Chapel

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18. Scottish Owl Centre

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19. St Abbs

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20. St Andrews

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21. Stirling

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22. The Highlands

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23. The Lammermuirs

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24. Wemyss Bay

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25. Lake Windermere

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital and is the seat of the Scottish government and the Scottish Supreme Courts.
  • The city attracts almost two million visitors annually, making it the second most popular tourist destination in the UK and its second-largest financial center.
  • The history of Edinburgh dates back to the Middle Ages, with evidence of habitation as early as 8500 BC.
  • The city is still steeped in history, and many of the attractions in Edinburgh celebrate Scottish heritage.

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