Towns in Southern Scotland.
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Abbey St. Bathans
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Aberdour
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Aberfoyle
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Aberlady
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Abington
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Acha
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Achahoish
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Achallader
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Acharosson
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Achmore
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Achnaba
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Achnacloich
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Addiewell
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Airdrie
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Airth
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Alexandria
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Allanton
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Alloa
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Alton Albany
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Alva
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Amisfield Town
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Ancrum
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Annan
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Annandale
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Annbank
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Anniesland
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Anstruther Easter
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Anwoth
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Applegarth Town
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Ardbeg
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Ardchonnell
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Ardeer Square
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Ardentinny
Ardentinny is a quiet village surrounded by the loch and hillside, ideal for walkers and nature lovers as there is always the chance to see wildlife on every turn of the many paths through the woods or along the shore. |
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Ardeonaig
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Ardfenaig
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Ardfern
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Ardfin
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Ardlui
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Ardlussa
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Ardmaddy
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Ardmaleish
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Ardmenish
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Ardnave
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Ardno
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Ardrishaig
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Ardrossan
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Ardtalla
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Ardtarig
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Ardwell
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Armadale
Armadale, West Lothian, known locally as 'The 'Dale', is a former mining town, which straddles the Edinburgh-Glasgow 'Great Road', near the M8, about two miles west of Bathgate, and 30 minutes by road from Edinburgh Airport. |
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Arnabost
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Arnicle
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Arrochar
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Artfield
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Ascog
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Ashkirk
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Auchenbreck
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Auchencairn
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Auchendinny
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Auchengray
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Auchinleck
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Auchmantle
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Auchnacraig
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Auchnagoul
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Auchterderran
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Auchtermuchty
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Auchtertool
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Auchtoo
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Auldgirth
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Avonbridge
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Ayr
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Ayton
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Baillieston
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Bailliewhir
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Balaruminmore
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Balephuil
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Balerno
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Balfron
Balfron is a village in SW Stirling Council Area, situated on the A875 road, 18 miles (29 km) west of Stirling and 16 miles (26 km) north of Glasgow. A key rural settlement in a dormitory area, it has shops, a health centre and a secondary |
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Balkissock
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Ballantrae
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Ballimore
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Ballimore
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Ballingry
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Balloch
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Ballochroy
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Ballure
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Ballygown
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Ballygrant
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Balmaclellan
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Balmaha
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Balmerino
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Balminnoch
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Balmullo
Balmullo; Proud to be Included Balmullo is a small village located in the North Eastern area of Fife, although small, it's growing quickly and is a tight knit community. |
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Balquhidder
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Bankend
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Bankhead
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Banknock
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Bannockburn
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Barassie
Kites, birdlife, windsurfing or just walks by the sea, Barassie has it all. It nestles on the edge of the west coast of Ayrshire, with the most tremendous views of the Isle of Arran and Ailsa Craig. |
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Bargany
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Bargrennan
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Barr
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Barr
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Barraer
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Barrhead
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Barrhill
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Barrmill
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Barrnacarry
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Bassendean
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Bathgate
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Beach
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Bearsden
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Beattock
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Bedrule
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Beeswing
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Beith
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Belhaven
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Bellanoch
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Bellochantuy
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Bellshill
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Benderloch
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Bengairn
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Benmore
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Bentpath
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Bents
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Biel
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Biggar
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Birgham
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Bishopbriggs
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Bishopton
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Blackburn
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Blackness
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Blackshiels
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Blackstone
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Blackwood
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Blackwood
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Bladnoch
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Blainslie
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Blairhall
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Blairmore
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Blanefield
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Blantyre
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Blitterlees
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Bo'ness
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Boarhills
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Bolton
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Bonawe
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Bonchester Bridge
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Bonhill
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Bonnybridge
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Bonnyrigg
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Boreland
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Borgue
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Borthwick
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Bothwell
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Bousd
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Bowden
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Bowhouse
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Bowling
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Bowmore
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Braevallich
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Braidwood
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Bridge of Allan
Bridge of Allan is a lovely little place. The main street includes a few gift shops; collections, cards and gifts, a florist, the village glass shop and a mini art gallery. |
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Bridge of Dee
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Bridge of Orchy
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Bridge of Weir
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Bridgend
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Bridgend
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Briery Yards
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Broadmeadows
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Brodick
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Broomholm
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Broughton
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Broughton Mains
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Broxburn
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Broxmouth
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Bruichladdich
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Brydekirk
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Buccleuch
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Buchany
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Buchlyvie
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Buckhaven
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Buckhaven and Methil
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Bunessan
Only a mile from Roan Cottage is Bunessan, the largest village on the Ross of Mull and by far the largest place between Craignure and Fionnphort. The village is situated mainly around the head of Loch Na Lathaid and receives extra shelter f |
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Burnmouth
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Burntisland
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Burnton
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Busby
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Cadderlie
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Cadzow
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Cairnbaan
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Cairndow
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Cairneyhill
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Cairnryan
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Caldercruix
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Callander
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Cambus
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Cambusbarron
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Cambuslang
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Cambusnethan
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Cameron
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Cameron Bridge
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Campbeltown
The Royal Burgh of Campbeltown has been occupied continuously for over 8000 years. Once home to a big fishing fleet, the Herring fishery declined after the 1920's, and now fine quality shellfish is landed here. |
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Camrie
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Canonbie
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Cardenden
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Cardonald
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Cardrona Mains
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Cardross
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Carfin
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Cargenbridge
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Carlops
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Carluke
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Carmunnock
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Carnassarie
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Carnbee
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Carnwath
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Carradale
Carradale is a popular holiday village and busy fishing harbour. Carradale lies at the centre of a network of forest and coastal walks with varied wildlife including many species of birds, several types of deer, and the poisonous but timid adder. |
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Carrick
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Carrick
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Carrington
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Carron
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Carronbridge
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Carrutherstown
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Carsethorn
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Carsluith
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Carsphairn
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Carstairs
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Castle Douglas
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Castle Kennedy
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Castlecary
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Castlemilk
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Castleton
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Castleton
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Castlewigg
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Catacol
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Cathcart
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Catrine
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Causewayhead
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Ceres
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Challoch
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Challoch
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Chapelcross
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Chapelhall
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Chapelhope
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Chapelknowe
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Chapelton
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Charsaig
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Chesters
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Chirnside
A honey coloured headstone set at a grassy road junction says simply; "Welcome to Chirnside, home of Jim Clark OBE." The Chirnside name is surrounded by a champion's winning laurel wreath and atop is a carved replica of a racing car. |
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Chryston
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Clabhach
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Clachaig
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Clachan
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Clachan
Clachan, the ancient seat of the Church in North Kintyre, houses the old church, surrounded by the carved stones of the Chiefs of the Clan Alasdair. |
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Clachan of Campsie
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Clachan of Glendaruel
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Clachan-Seil
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Clackmannan
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Cladich
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Claonaig
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Claonairi
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Clarencefield
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Cleland
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Cleongart
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Closeburn
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Clovenfords
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Clydebank
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Clydebank
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Clynder
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Coalburn
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Coatbridge
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Cobbinshaw
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Cockburnspath
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Cockenzie and Port Seton
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Cocklawfoot
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Coirantee
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Coldingham
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Coldstream
Coldstream is a small town situated on the river tweed, which forms the natural boundary between Scotland and England. Once a rival to Gretna for runaway marriages, the town is best known as the birthplace of the Coldstream Guards. |
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Coldstream Station
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Colfin
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Colinsburgh
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Colinton
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Colintraive
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Collessie
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Collin
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Colmonell
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Colonsay
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Colvend
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Connel
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Corsock
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Corstorphine
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Coulport
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Cour
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Cove
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Covington
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Cowdenbeath
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Cowie
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Cowlairs
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Coylton
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Craigdarroch
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Craighouse
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Craigie
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Craigmillar
There are two main attractions for visitors near Craigmillar (a residential area): Duddingston Village by Duddingston Loch in Holyrood Park and Craigmillar Castle on Craigmillar Castle Road. |
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Craignarget
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Craignure
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Craigrothie
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Crail
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Crailing
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Cramond
Cramond Kirk was built in the 17th century on the site of a medieval church which was itself built on top of the Roman fort... |
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Cramond Bridge
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Cranshaws
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Crarae
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Crawford
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Crawfordjohn
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Crawick
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Creagan
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Creebridge
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Creetown
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Creggans
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Cretshengan
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Crianlarich
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Crinan
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Crocketford
Crocketford, once known as 'Nine Mile Bar', lies mid way between Dumfries and Castle Douglas. Its history goes back many years but it did not really exist as a village before the arrival of the strange sect in 1787... |
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Crofthead
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Croggan
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Croig
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Cronberry
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Crook of Devon
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Crookedholm
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Crookston
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Crossaig
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Crossapol
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Crossford
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Crossford
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Crossgatehall
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Crossgates
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Crosshill
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Crosshouse
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Crossmichael
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Croy
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Cullipool
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Culross
Culross is a beautiful village situated on the banks of the Firth of Forth in the county of Fife. Steeped in history the village has kept its original 17th and 18th century buildings |
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Culter
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Cumbernauld
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Cummertrees
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Cumnock
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Cupar
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Currie
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Dailly
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Dalbeattie
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Dalblair
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Dalgety Bay
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Daljarrock
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Dalkeith
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Dalleagles
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Dalmahoy
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Dalmally
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Dalmarnock
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Dalmellington
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Dalmeny
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Dalmuir
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Dalry
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Dalry
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Dalrymple
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Dalserf
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Dalswinton
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Dalton
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Dalzell
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Darnick
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Darvel
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Davington
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Denholm
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Denny
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Dervaig
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Dinwoodie Mains
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Dirleton
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Dollar
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Dolphinton
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Donibristle
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Dornock
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Dougarie
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Douglas
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Doularg
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Doune
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Dreghorn
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Drem
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Drimfern
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Drongan Station
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Drumchapel
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Drumclog
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Drumelzier
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Drumlemble
Drumlemble Village is a small, peaceful village located about four miles west of Campbletown between Campbeltown and the ocean front town of Machrahanish. |
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Drummore
Drummore is Scotland's most southerly village, which sits on the eastern side of the South Rhins of Galloway. Although it is a small village it has three pubs, all of which serve food. |
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Drumpark
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Drumwhirn
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Drymen
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Dullatur
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Dumbarton
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Dumfries
Dumfries is the centre of the present day Dumfries and Galloway region and it has Neolithic and Roman origins, lying close to the English border; the history of Dumfriesshire was often bloody and turbulent. |
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Dunans
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Dunbar
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Dunblane
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Dunbog
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Duncow
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Dundonald
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Dundrennan
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Dunfermline
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Dunglass
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Dunino
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Dunipace
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Dunlop
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Dunollie
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Dunoon
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Dunragit
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Duns
Duns, the former county town with its spacious Market Square retains the air of an old Scottish burgh. Each year in July Duns holds its Summer Festival, when the Reiver leads the town on the "Riding of the Bounds". |
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Dunscore
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Dunsyre
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Duntocher
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Dunure
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Durisdeer
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Dysart
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Eaglesfield
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Eaglesham
While visiting Eaglesham, unless drawn to the attractions of the nearby city, there is little need to leave its village atmosphere. |
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Earlsferry
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Earlston
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East Barcloy
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East Calder
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East Fortune
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East Gordon
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East Kilbride
East Kilbride is mostly known for being a shopping mecca of central Scotland. Rightly so as almost anything can be found in the Central shopping centre. |
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East Linton
East Linton is a pretty conservation village in East Lothian, Scotland, 20 miles east of Edinburgh. It's name comes from the Linn (waterfall) on the river. |
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East Saltoun
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East Wemyss
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Ecclefechan
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Eccles
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Eckford
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Eddleston
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Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the breathtakingly beautiful capital of Scotland, an exciting place to visit at any time of year. Edinburgh offers you superb sightseeing, historic buildings to explore, quiet galleries and museums to intrigue you… |
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Ednam
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Edrom
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Elderslie
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Eldrig
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Elie
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Eliock
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Ellary
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Ellemford
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Ellenabeich
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Elsrickle
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Elvanfoot
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Enoch
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Enterkinfoot
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Eredine
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Erines
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Erskine
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Eskdale
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Eskdalemuir
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Ettrick Bridge
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Eyemouth
The historic town of Eyemouth lies five miles north of the border where the mouth of the River Eye provides a natural harbour and sandy beaches. |
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Fairgirth
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Fairlie
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Fala
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Fala Dam
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Falkirk
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Falkland
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Fauldhouse
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Fearnoch
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Fenwick
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Feolin Ferry
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Fidden
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Finnieston
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Fintry
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Fisherrow
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Fogo
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Ford
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Fordell
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Forest Mill
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Forth
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Foulden
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Fountainhall
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Fowlis Wester
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Freuchie
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Frogden
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Furnace
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Fushiebridge
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Galashiels
Galashiels lies at the heart of the Borders lies in the narrow valley of the Gala Water, close to its meeting with the River Tweed. |
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Galston
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Garelochhead
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Gargunnock
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Garlieston
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Gartmore
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Gartnagrenach
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Gartness
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Garvald
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Gasswater
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Gatehouse of Fleet
Gatehouse of Fleet is situated in Dumfries and Galloway in south west Scotland. This is a nice quite little town located at the mouth of the river Fleet. |
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Gattonside
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Gelston
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Georgetown
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Giffnock
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Gifford
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Gillespie
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Gilmerton
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Girthon
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Girvan
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Gladsmuir
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Glasgow
Glasgow is Scotland's second and largest city, situated on the banks of the River Clyde; it is the gateway to the Trossachs, the beautiful West Coast and the Highlands of Scotland. |
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Glasserton
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Glassford
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Glenbarr
The sleepy hamlets of Bellochantuy, Glenbarr and Muasdale stretch up the West Road, alongside which are several lengths of fine sandy beaches, with convenient lay-byes for access, from where the islands of Gigha, Islay and Jura can be photographed. |
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Glenboig
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Glenbreck
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Glenbuck
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Glencaple
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Glengarnock
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Glengyle
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Glenloig
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Glenluce
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Glenmallan
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Glenrisdell
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Glenrothes
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Glenwhilly
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Gogar
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Gordon
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Gorebridge
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Gorgie
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Gortinanane
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Gourock
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Govan
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Gowkthrapple
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Grahamston
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Grange
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Grangemouth
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Granton
The run-down area of Granton is beginning to change as building and development continues to bring the area into the 21st Century. A walk along the Granton breakwater gives excellent views of the Firth of Forth and Leith. |
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Grantshouse
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Greenlaw
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Greenock
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Gretna
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Grogport
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Gruinart
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Guardbridge
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Gullane
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Haddington
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Haggs
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Halbeath
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Hamilton
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Harrietfield
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Harthill
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Hartwood
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Haugh of Urr
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Hawick
Hawick is the largest of the Border towns, and a frequent winner of national floral awards. Hawick is internationally famous for the fashioning of fine quality knitwear, which is exported around the world. |
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Hawkhead
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Hawthornden
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Hayfield
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Haywood
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Helensburgh
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Heriot
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High Glasnick
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Hightae
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Hillend Reservoir
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Hillington
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Hobkirk
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Hogganfield
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Holm
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Holy Loch
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Holytown
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Holywood
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Hopes
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Horndean
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Houndwood
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Houston
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Howgate
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Hownam
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Howwood
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Humbie
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Hume
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Hunters Quay
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Hurlet
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Hurlford
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Hutton
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Hyndfordbridge-end
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Imachar
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Inch
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Inchinnan
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Innellan
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Innerleithen
Innerleithen lies surrounded by the scenic hills and forest of the Tweed Valley. The town was famed as a spa in the 19th century for the mineral spring of Doo's Well. |
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Innermessan
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Innerwick
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Inveraray
Inveraray, one of the most typical Scottish town. Coming in from Glasgow, you will discover the "white town" from the opposite bank of Loch Fynne. Before to drive into town you will have to cross over a wee one lane stone bridge. |
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Inverarnan
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Inverchaolain
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Inverchapel
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Inverinan
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Inverkeithing
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Inverkip
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Invernoaden
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Inversnaid
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Irvine
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Islay
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Isle of Whithorn
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Jamestown
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Jedburgh
The Historic Royal Burgh of Jedburgh, once a residence of Scottish kings, lies 10 miles north of the border with England. Winner of the country town prize in Beautiful Scotland in Bloom. |
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Johnstone
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Johnstonebridge
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Juniper Green
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Jura
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Kames
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Keillmore
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Kelso
The picturesque town of Kelso, lies in a fine setting at the junction of the Rivers Tweed and Teviot. Described by Sir Walter Scott as 'the most beautiful, if not the most romantic village in Scotland'. |
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Kelton
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Kelty
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Kenmore
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Kennetpans
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Kennoway
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Kepculloch
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Kerrycroy
Kerrycroy is a peaceful village on the Isle of Bute, with a fine sandy bay and a stone pier, directly south of Rothesay at the end of the shore road. |
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Kilbarchan
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Kilbirnie
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Kilbrandon
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Kilbride
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Kilbride
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Kilchattan
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Kilchattan
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Kilchenzie
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Kilcheran
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Kilchiaran
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Kilchoman
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Kilchrenan
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Kilconquhar
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Kilcreggan
Kilcreggan is a lovely little village just 2 miles from Rosneath on the Rosneath Peninsula. |
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Kildalloig
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Kilfinan
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Kilkenneth
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Kilkerran
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Killean
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Killearn
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Killichronan
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Killin
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Killinallan
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Killunaig
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Kilmacolm
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Kilmany
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Kilmarnock
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Kilmaron
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Kilmartin
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Kilmaurs
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Kilmelford
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Kilmichael Glassary
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Kilmichael of Inverlussa
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Kilmoluag
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Kilmore
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Kilmory
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Kilmun
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Kilninver
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Kilpatrick
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Kilrenny
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Kilsyth
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Kilwinning
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Kinbuck
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Kincardine
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Kingarth
Kingarth is the centre of the farming community in the south of the island. The village is at a crossroads, not only of routes but also of history. |
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Kingholm Quay
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Kinghorn
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Kinglassie
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Kings Park
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Kingsbarns
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Kingseat
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Kingshouse
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Kingskettle
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Kinning Park
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Kintour
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Kintra
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Kintraw
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Kinuachdrachd
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Kippen
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Kippford
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Kirk Yetholm
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Kirkbean
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Kirkcaldy
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Kirkchrist
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Kirkcolm
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Kirkconnel
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Kirkconnell
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Kirkcowan
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Kirkcudbright
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Kirkgunzeon
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Kirkhope
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Kirkinner
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Kirkintilloch
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Kirkliston
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Kirkmaiden
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Kirkmichael
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Kirkmichael
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Kirknewton
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Kirkoswald
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Kirkpatrick
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Kirkpatrick Durham
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Kirkton
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Kirkton
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Kirkton Manor
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Kirn
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Kirtlebridge
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Knapdale
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Knock
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Ladybank
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Ladykirk
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Lagavulin
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Lagg
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Lagganulva
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Lamington
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Lamlash
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Lanark
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Langbank
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Langholm
Langholm is situated in the South West of Scotland in Dumfries and Galloway. It is sometimes referred to as the ''uckle Toon'. The river which runs through Langholm is the River Esk. |
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Lanton
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Larbert
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Largo Ward
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Largs
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Larkhall
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Lasswade
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Lauder
Lauder is set 600 feet above sea level, and is the main town in Lauderdale, bounded on three sides by the Lammermuir Hills. The town preserves its original medieval form with a single main street widening into the Market Place. |
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Lauderdale
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Laurieston
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Law
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Leadburn
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Leadhills
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Legerwood
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Leith
Leith amalgamated with Edinburgh in 1922. The Water of Leith flows down from the Pentland Hills through Balerno past the picturesque Dean Village (near Edinburgh's west end) down to Leith Docks. |
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Leitholm
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Lendalfoot
Lendalfoot a tiny village on the beautiful Ayrshire coast, with breathtaking views of Ireland, the Mull of Kintyre, Arran and of course the world famous Ailsa Craig. |
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Lennoxlove
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Lennoxtown
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Lenzie
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Lephinmore
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Lerags
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Leslie
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Lesmahagow
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Leswalt
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Leuchars
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Leven
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Libberton
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Liberton
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Lilliesleaf
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Limekilns
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Lindean
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Lindores
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Linlithgow
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Lintalee
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Linthouse
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Linton
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Livingston
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Loanhead
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Loans
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Locharbriggs
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Lochbuie
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Lochdon
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Lochead
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Lochearnhead
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Lochend
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Lochfoot
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Lochgair
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Lochgelly
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Lochgilphead
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Lochgoilhead
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Lochmaben
Lochmaben is a Royal Burgh, a small town in the Southwest of Scotland just 8 miles from Dumfries and 4 miles from Lockerbie. |
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Lochranza
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Lochwinnoch
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Lochwood
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Lockerbie
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Logie
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Longformacus
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Longnewton
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Longniddry
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Longriggend
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Low Torry
Low Torry is set beside the Forth, below an area rich in wildlife and a short distance from Crombie Point. |
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Lower Kilchattan
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Lower Largo
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Luffness
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Lugar
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Lugton
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Lundin Links
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Lunga
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Luss
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Luthrie
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Machrihanish
Once linked by a narrow-gauge railway to Campbeltown (closed in the 1930s), the village is the site for a classic links Golf course, which Tom Morris helped to design. Its 1st hole is rated by Jack Nicklaus as the World's greatest opening hole. |
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Macmerry
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Maddiston
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Maidens
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Mainsriddle
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Mansewood
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Mark
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Markinch
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Maryhill
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Mauchline
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Maxton
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Maxwelltown
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Maxwelton
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Maybole
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Meikle Earnock
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Melrose
The triple peaks of the Eildon Hills are the most distinctive single landmark in the Borders. At their feet in the valley of the River Tweed lies Melrose, the birthplace of the game of rugby sevens. |
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Mennock
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Merksworth
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Methil
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Mid Calder
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Mid Kelton
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Middle Kames
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Middlebie
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Middleton
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Midlem
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Millerhill
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Millikenpark
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Millport
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Milngavie
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Milton of Balgonie
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Milton of Campsie
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Minard
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Minnigaff
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Minto
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Mochrum
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Moffat
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Mollinburn
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Moniaive
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Monimail
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Monkton
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Monreith
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Moonzie
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Mordington Holdings
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Morebattle
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Morningside
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Mossend
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Motherwell
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Mount Vernon
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Mountstuart
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Mouswald
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Mugdock
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Muirkirk
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Musselburgh
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Neilston
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Nenthorn
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Nether Hutton
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Nether Monynut
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Netherburn
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New Abbey
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New Channelkirk
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New Cumnock
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New Galloway
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New Gilston
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New Luce
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New Monkland
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Newarthill
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Newbattle
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Newbigging
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Newbridge
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Newburgh
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Newcastleton
The planned village of Newcastleton was founded in 1793 by the Duke of Buccleuch as a handloom weaving centre. Situated close to the Border, alongside Liddel Water, in earlier times this was Border Reiver country, known as 'The Debatable Land'. |
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Newhouse
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Newmains
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Newmilns
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Newport-On-Tay
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Newton
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Newton
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Newton Grange
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Newton Mearns
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Newton Stewart
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Newtown St Boswells
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Newyork
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Nine Mile Burn
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Nisbet
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Nithsdale
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Nitshill
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North Berwick
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North Cobbinshaw
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North Crossaig
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North Queensferry
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North Tullich
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Oakley
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Oban
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Ochiltree
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Old Bridge of Urr
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Old Kilpatrick
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Old Monkland
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Oldhamstocks
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Oragaig
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Ormiston
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Otter Ferry
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Overtown
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Oxnam
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Oxton
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Paisley
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Palnackie
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Palnure
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Parkhead
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Partick
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Parton
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Pathhead
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Pathhead
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Patna
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Paxton
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Peebles
The local motto "Peebles for Pleasure", is borne out by the town's attractive setting amongst the hills on the banks of the River Tweed, and it is a favourite holiday destination, particularly with golfers and anglers. |
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Pencaitland
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Penicuik
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Pennygown
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Pennymore
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Penpont
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Pettinain
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Philpstoun
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Pilton
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Pinmore
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Pirnmill
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Pitcorthie House
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Pitlessie
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Pitreavie
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Pitscottie
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Pittenweem
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Plean
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Polloch
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Pollok
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Pollokshaws
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Polmadie
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Polmont
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Polmood
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Poltalloch
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Polton
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Polwarth
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Pomathorn
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Port Appin
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Port Askaig
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Port Bannatyne
Port Bannatyne is in Kames Bay, a mile or so beyond the outskirts of Rothesay on the Isle of Bute. |
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Port Edgar
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Port Ellen
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Port Glasgow
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Port of Menteith
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Port William
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Portavadie
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Portencross
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Portincaple
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Portinnisherrich
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Portnacroish
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Portnahaven
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Portobello
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Portpatrick
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Portyerrock
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Powfoot
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Prestonpans
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Prestrie
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Prestwick
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Priesthaugh
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Provanmill
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Pumpherston
Pumpherston is a small shale mining village situated 12 miles west of Edinburgh. It was once the central oil refinery for shale from the late 1800's to the early 1960's. Red spent shale bings surrounded the area for years. |
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Quarter
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Racks
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Radernie
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Raith House
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Rankinston
Welcome to Rankinston, Small Village Big Heart. Rankinston village is situated on the B730, approximately 12 miles south east of the town of Ayr. |
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Ratho
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Redrea
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Renfrew
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Renton
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Renton
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Reston
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Rhu
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Rhu
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Rhunahaorine
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Rigg
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Ringford
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Roberton
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Roberton
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Romannobridge
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Ronachan
Meaning 'Place of the Seals', Ronachan point is a convenient stopping place and viewpoint, where frequently you will see seals basking on the rocks just off shore. |
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Rosneath
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Rosyth
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Rothesay
Rothesay - Declared a Royal Burgh by King Robert III in 1400, home of wealthy Victorian industrialists and popular tourist resort - Rothesay has played many roles over the centuries, and each is reflected in the town's architecture. |
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Rowantree
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Rowardennan
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Roxburgh
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Rumblingbridge
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Rutherglen
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Ruthwell
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Ryeland
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Saddell
Saddell, the idyllic setting for a Cistercian Abbey, which stands next to the 'Allt nan Manach' (Stream of the Monks). The Abbey was founded by the great warrior King, Somerled in 1160, and completed by his son Reginald. |
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Salen
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Saline
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Saltcoats
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Sanaigmore
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Sandbank
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Sandhead
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Sanquhar
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Sauchie
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Saughtree
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Scalasaig
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Scotstoun
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Seafield
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Seamill
Car drivers, making their way north on the A78, may perhaps think of Seamill as somewhere you just drive through. But there are extremely worthwhile things to see and enjoy there, if you take the time to find out... |
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Selkirk
The Ancient and Royal Burgh of Selkirk stands high above the Ettrick and Yarrow Valleys. The town's industrial background is reflected in the number of specialist tweed outlets. |
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Shandon
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Shawhead
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Shieldhall
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Shiskine
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Shotts
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Sighthill
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Sinclairtown
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Skateraw
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Skelmorlie
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Skipness
Skipness is accessible from Tarbert via a very pleasant walk, rich with flora and fauna, or by road via Claonaig, where lies the ferry terminal for Arran. |
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Skirling
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Slamannan
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Slateford
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Sliddery
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Smailholm
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Solway Moss
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Sorbie
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Sorn
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South Cobbinshaw
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South Crossaig
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South Queensferry
We have just received a description of South Queensferry from one of our readers. This description of South Queensferry is currently being prepared for publication and will appear on this page within the next few days. |
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Southdean
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Southend
Here at Southend, close by the ruined Chapel and carved slabs on the ancient churchyard of Keil, are the footprints, which signify the spot where St. Columba first preached in Scotland. Nearer Campbeltown is St. Kiaran's Cave. |
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Spott
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Springburn
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Springfield
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Springholm
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Springside
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Sprouston
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St. Abbs
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St. Agnes
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St. Andrews
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St. Boswells
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St. Catherines
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St. Davids
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St. Germans
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St. John's Town of Dalry
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St. Monans
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St. Ninians
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Stair
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Stenton
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Stepps
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Stevenston
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Stewarton
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Stichill
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Stirling
The Royal Burgh of Stirling is one of the most important towns in Scotland's history. Stirling has borne witness to many of the important events of the past, which significantly shaped the country's future. |
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Stobo
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Stockbriggs
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Stonefield
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Stonehouse
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Stoneykirk
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Stow
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Strachur
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Straiton
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Stranraer
Situated at the head of the beautiful Loch Ryan, Stranraer is the perfect centre for today's active holidaymaker. Surrounded by 4 golf courses the town boasts several great attractions. |
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Strathan
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Strathaven
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Strathblane
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Strathkinness
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Strathmiglo
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Strathyre
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Stronachlachar
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Strone
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Stronmilchan
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Suie
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Sunadale
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Sunipol
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Swinton
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Symington
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Symington
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Talnotry
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Tarbert
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Tarbert
Tarbert is Scotland's greatest natural Harbour, guarded by Robert the Bruce's Castle, scene today of the spectacular annual yacht series. |
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Tarbet
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Tarbolton
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Tarbrax
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Tayinloan
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Taynish
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Taynuilt
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Tayport
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Tayvallich
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Templand
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Temple
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Terreglestown
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Teviothead
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Thankerton
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Thornhill
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Thornhill
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Thornton
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Thundergay
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Tighnabruaich
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Tillicoultry
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Tinwald
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Tiree
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Tobermory
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Toberonochy
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Tollcross
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Tongland
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Torastan
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Torbeg
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Torphichen
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Torryburn
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Torthorwald
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Town Yetholm
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Townhill
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Trabboch
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Tradeston
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Trailflat
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Tranent
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Traquair
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Troon
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Tullich
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Turnhouse
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Twechar
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Tweedsmuir
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Twynholm
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Tyndrum
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Tynron
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Uddingston
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Uphall
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Uplawmoor
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Upper Kilchattan
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Upper Largo
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Vale of Leven
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Valleyfield
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Walkerburn
If you are looking for a haven of peace and tranquility then Walkerburn is the place for you, Walkerburn is a Village set in the stunning scenery of the tweed valley, and sits on the banks of the River Tweed. |
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Walston
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Wanlockhead
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Wark
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Waterbeck
Waterbeck is a lovely small village in Dumfries and Galloway in the south-west of Scotland, it is well known for it's farming. |
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Waterside
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Wedderlie
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Wemyss Bay
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West Calder
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West Kames
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West Kilbride
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West Linton
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West Pilton
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West Saltoun
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West Tarbert
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West Wemyss
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Westfield
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Westruther
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Whauphill
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Whitburn
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Whitefarland
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Whitehouse
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Whiteinch
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Whitekirk
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Whithorn
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Whitsome
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Whittingehame
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Whitton
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Wigtown
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Wilsontown
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Wilton
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Wishaw
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Wiston
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Wolfelee
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Wormit
Wormit is a beautiful little village which helps make up The Burgh of Newport-on-Tay. Wormit was originally established as a village for accomodating the families of upper and middle-class business men commuting to the jute industry. |
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Yarrow
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