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Castlegate is a pedestriansed square in the centre of Aberdeen. The city's... (more)

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Left is the Corf Warehouse (originally for salmon), built by John Adam in 1765,... (more)

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The harbour was developed in the early 19th century by Thomas Telford as an... (more)

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A long terrace of 34 houses in three sections, the two outer sections of 2... (more)

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Until the development of Victoria Street in the mid 19th century, this was a... (more)

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From this angle the bridge displays how the shallower arches under the footways... (more)

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Designed by James Gillespie Graham in 1824 as part of the New Town. Note that... (more)

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The whole length of George Street lies between it and the photographer. See... (more)

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The layout was established around 1775 by John Baxter, architect for the 4th... (more)

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The presence of a Catholic church here is the result of the local laird... (more)

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Now nearing the end of its renovation including housing a Nando's... (more)

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Seen from the morning train from Mallaig. The viaduct is Listed Category A.

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The former Leith Town Hall is now the home of the Leith Police, by whom we may... (more)

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Seen from Jeffrey St. Both are Listed Category A, the obelisk as part of a... (more)

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Built in 1912, it has significance as the oldest surviving building in Scotland... (more)

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This close-up view was gained courtesy of an obliging adjacent site-holder. It... (more)

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The gateway with its fine pillars is specifically included in the listing... (more)

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The top storey of the tower can be seen to be unroofed. This may be the result... (more)

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Built probably towards the end of the 16th century, or a bit later, but in the... (more)

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The parish retains its old name which pre-dates the development of the new town... (more)

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The lodges were built in 1791-2, designed by John Baxter, and are Listed... (more)

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The former toll house at Boat o'Brig has no space and is so close to the... (more)

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Built 1675, Listed Category A. The Listing states 'Interesting and unusual... (more)

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The south front. Category A Listed mansion by William Adam, 1735-40. It was... (more)

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Built 1779 by John Smeaton, widened 1881 with arches to a different profile.... (more)

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With the basin of the Old Harbour at low tide. The Old Harbour dates from the... (more)

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Tower house, dated 1592, with north wing to left added c.1700. Listed Category... (more)

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The fact that it looks like a row of cottages is no coincidence. It is the... (more)

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Designed by Alan Stevenson in Egyptian Revival style and erected in 1846. Now... (more)

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The original stone piers were built by John Smeaton in 1781-85, although the... (more)

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Lighthouse by Alan Stevenson, 1846. The low building with tall chimneys is... (more)

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View from the south. Originally early 16th century but much expanded and altered... (more)

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The stone piers, of which the south one is visible here, were built by John... (more)

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The further end (lower roof line) dates from 1851, the nearer section between... (more)

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Parish church in Perpendicular style, dated 1816, by James Gillespie Graham,... (more)

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View from the south west. The nave dates back to the 13th century, the south... (more)

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The churchyard and monuments are Listed Category A. The church ruins are not... (more)

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Built in 1609, it is the oldest dated bridge in Moray. It was superseded by the... (more)

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Seen from the east bank. Listed Category A, LB8690... (more)

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Built in 1857 by Charles Wilson for David Bell of Blackhall as an assembly rooms... (more)

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Built for the British Linen Bank, 1899, by James Salmon and Son, and J G... (more)

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The rear of the main block, by Charles Wilson, built 1842, Listed Category A... (more)

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The wrought iron chains and cast iron gas lamps date from the rebuilding of... (more)

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Part of the fine building built in 1872 as F and J Smith's furniture... (more)

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Surprisingly this building was first erected at Coulport in 1863 before being... (more)

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On a guided tour of the Merchant City area of Glasgow following the 2019 AGM the... (more)

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Seen from across the River Clyde with morning sunshine still catching the... (more)

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Despite the style, these were built as late as 1938, matching the earlier... (more)

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Built 1865 by Alexander 'Greek' Thompson, displaying his distinctive... (more)

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Built 1804-6, thought to have been designed by John Paterson, with pilasters and... (more)

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