4 Ancient sites in Scotland to visit

Scotland is known for its history and it has an abundance of ancient sites to explore. Here are some of the best...

In the Outer Hebrides is this iconic standing stone circle. Not easy to get to but well worth the visit if you make it!

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Easier to get to as close to the Highland capital, Inverness. You can get up close to burial cairns and standing stones here

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20 miles from Edinburgh is this ancient burial ground that gets you out from the city to enjoy the countryside!

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This ancient village was only discovered in the 1800s when a storm uncovered it!

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Interested in adding any of these sites to your Scottish Vacation? Check my post to get information on visiting and how to get there!

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Scotland is known for its history and it has an abundance of ancient sites to explore. Here are some of the best...

In the Outer Hebrides is this iconic standing stone circle. Not easy to get to but well worth the visit if you make it!

CALLANISH Location: Isle of Lewis

Easier to get to as close to the Highland capital, Inverness. You can get up close to burial cairns and standing stones here

CLAVA CAIRNS Location: Near Inverness

20 miles from Edinburgh is this ancient burial ground that gets you out from the city to enjoy the countryside!

CAIRNPAPPLE Location: Near Bathgate

This ancient village was only discovered in the 1800s when a storm uncovered it!

SKARA BRAE Location: Orkney

Interested in adding any of these sites to your Scottish Vacation? Check my post to get information on visiting and how to get there!