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Largs, Strathclyde Largs Old Kirk 1636 monument in church with elaborate carved stone tomb, painted timber ceiling. Largs , Strathclyde , Scotland Phone: 0131 668 8800 Historic Scotland OS map reference: NS202594 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway Lincluden Collegiate Church Remains of 1389 church with beautiful chancel and monumental tomb of Princess Margaret, daughter of Robert III. Abbey Lane , Dumfries , Dumfries and Galloway , Scotland Location: Abbey Lane, Dumfries (A76) Historic Scotland OS map reference: NX966779 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Monymusk, Grampian Location map Monymusk Church Norman church of 12th century - remains of Augustine priory. Monymusk , Grampian , Scotland , AB51 7HJ Location: off B993 on unclassified road OS map reference: NJ684151 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Muthill, Central Scotland Muthill Old Church 12th century ruins of important medieval parish church with tall Romanesque tower. Late medieval remains from 15th century. Crieff , Muthill , Central Scotland , Scotland Location: 3 m S Crieff (A85) Historic Scotland OS map reference: NN867170 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

North Berwick, Lothian Old St Andrews Church, North Berwick This 1500's church is noted for the 1591 gathering of "witches", supposedly addressed by the devil, who were plotting to kill James VI. North Berwick , Lothian , Scotland Location: on the A198 OS map reference: NT553851 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Orphir, Highlands and Islands Orphir Round Church Remains of only surviving medieval circular church in Scotland, built in first half of 12th century. Dedicated to St. Nicholas. Mainland , Orphir , Highlands and Islands , Scotland Location: At Orphir, 8 miles SW Kirkwall Website: Orphir Round Church Historic Scotland OS map reference: HY335043 Photo: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Highlands and Islands Pierowall Church Ruins of medieval church with finely lettered tombstones. Westray , Highlands and Islands , Scotland Location: reached by ferry from the island of Mainland OS map reference: HY439488 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Rodel, Highlands and Islands Rodel, St Clements Church Probably the finest historic church in the West of Scotland. Rodel is famous for the superbly carved tomb of Alexander MacLeod of Harris (d. 1547), depicting hunting, sailing, and religious figures. There are also three tombs of knights and 16th century grave slabs carved from gneiss. Rodel , Highlands and Islands , Scotland Location: On the A859 at the south eastern tip of the Isle of Harris OS map reference: NG047831 Photo: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Roslin, Lothian Location map Rosslyn Chapel Also known as St. Matthew's Collegiate Church. Founded by Sir William St Clair, last Prince of Orkney and lord of Rosslyn Castle in 1446. Damaged in 1592 and restored in 1861. A unique building with magnificent barrel roof, intricate and elaborate carvings that are a "must see". Exterior has pinnacled flying buttresses, heraldic roof cornice, corbels, canopies, niches, decorative sculpture. Interior is a wealth of richly carved stone. The Apprentice Pillar is so called because of a legend that the master mason was so jealous on seeing the exquisite carving of an apprentice that he killed him. Exhibition. Roslin , Lothian , Scotland , EH25 9PU Location: 7 m S Edinburgh, on A701 Email: mail@rosslynchapel.com Phone: 0131 440 2159 Fax: 0131 440 1979 OS map reference: NT275631 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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