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The selection of images illustrated in this section are shown to a low resolution to indicate the format of the location. The actual illustrations used by 'Picture Yourself in Scotland' are produced to an extremely high resolution to give the clearest reproduction. The actual pictures may vary slightly from those shown.

The Old Course @ St Andrews

The Old Course at St Andrews is the home of Golf, and is the headquarters for The Royal and Ancient Golf Society - The World's Governing Body for the game. The British Open has been held here on numerous occasions. Our chosen view is the famous 18th Green, looking towards the very imposing clubhouse

Inverlochy Castle & Ben Nevis

Looking over Loch Lomond towards Inverlochy Castle with towering Ben Nevis in the background. Ben Nevis at 4500 ft is the highest peak in the Scottish Highlands

Dunnotter Castle

Dunnottar Castle, 1.5 miles south of Stonehaven on the East coast,is a spectacular fortress on a rock by the sea. Much of the castle is 14th Century and is well preserved. In 1645 the Royalist Marquis of Montrose failed in a stormy battle to dislodge the Earl Marischal of Scotland, a fierce Presbyterian Covenanter who was holding the castle. The Scottish Crown Jewels were kept at Dunnottar until 1652 when they were taken to Kinneff.

Glamis Castle

Glamis Castle - the 14th century ancestral home of the Earl of Strathmore, the father of the Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. Princess Margaret was also born at Glamis in 1930.

Dunvegan Castle

Seat of the Chiefs of Clan McLeod, who have lived in Dunvegan Castle for 700 years. Among its treasures are a lock of Bonnie Prince Charlies hair and the Bratach Sith (fairy flag). Tradition has it that the flag when flown on the battlefield, it will ensure a MacLeod victory.

balmoral Balmoral Castle

Balmoral Castle is the Scottish residence of Her Majesty The Queen when she is staying in Scotland for her annual holiday. Balmoral Castle is situated near Braemar, the location of the famous Highland Games, also a favourite visit for Her Majesty and her family.



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Last Revised 12 February 1998