The neolithic site Skara Brae would be interesting but it does require a trip to the Orkney Islands. First settled around 3,100 B.C., it is older than the Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids of Egypt.
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A few location suggestions from Rick Steves and his Scotland guides:
- Best castle (interior): Glamis and Cawdor
- Best castle (exterior): Elan Donan
- Isle of Skye for its scenery
- Isle of Mull for its culture
- Isle of Iona
- Inverness - the Culloden battlefield
- Best highland towns: Oban is a nice town with a good distillery and is a good springboard to the islands.
- Pitlochry is a very nice small town and has a distillery
- Fort William is worth a visit.
- Isle of Arran is experienced guide Anne Doig's favourite (and it has 7 golf courses).
See an interesting article (that also includes Pitlochry): 8 Friendliest Small Towns in Scotland.
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A great series, Remarkable Places to Eat, has a good video on Edinburgh.
From Kirby Allison, a great estate to stay at is Craigsanquhar (pronounced Craig's acre) Estate in Fife, about 8 miles west of St. Andrews, but is only available as part of a sporting visit, whether it is fishing or shooting. Of course, even if you are not lodging there you can still enjoy a fabulous meal at Nathaniel's restaurant. It is an Orvis accredited resort.
