Historic Scotland

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The Battle of Bannockburn

Map showing the battlefield at Bannockburn where Robert the Bruce defeated Edward II of England on 23rd & 24th June, 1314. This was a decisive victory for Robert's force in their war for independence from the English Crown. Book YOUR visit with us today.

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Robert the Bruce Statue - Bannockburn

This statue of Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland, stands on the site of the Battle of Bannockburn, which took place on 23rd & 24th June, 1314. It was in this battle that Robert's force took a decisive victory against Edward II of England in their war independence from the English Crown. Book YOUR visit with us today.

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Dundonald Castle & Visitor Centre

This historic castle and it's visitor centre in Dundonald, Ayrshire is a fantastic place to visit for anyone interested in Scottish history. It was home to Scots King Richard II, grandson of Robert the Bruce and is where the Stewart dynasty was born! Book YOUR visit with us today.

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Visiting New Castle Lachlan!

Scotland's Chauffeur visited the new Castle Lachlan with clients from the USA touring Scotland to research their ancestry! New Castle Lachlan lies on the eastern shore of Loch Fyne, near Newton about 10 minutes from old Castle Lachlan. It was first built in the 18th Century by Donald Maclachlan in the Queen Anne style. This is the seat of the current Maclachlan Clan Chief. Book YOUR visit with us today! #visitscotland #tourscotland #scottishhistory #ancestry #scotland #chauffeur #limoservice

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Majestic Stirling Castle!

Stirling Castle is iconic for it's role in Scottish history. It is synonymous for it's part in Scotland's war for independence against Edward's I and II of England, fought by William Wallace and Robert the Bruce - as well as being a seat of Kings throughout it's history, and the childhood home of Mary, Queen of Scots. Book YOUR visit with us today! #chauffeur #scottishhistory #scotland #visitscotland #tourscotland #bespoke #limoservice #travel

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Visiting Old Castle Lachlan!

Scotland's Chauffeur visited the old Castle Lachlan with clients from the USA touring Scotland to research their ancestry! This 15th Century fortress overlooking Lachlan Bay, Loch Fyne, was the seat of the Maclachlan Clan until the 18th Century when it was abandoned after their Chief supported Bonnie Prince Charlie's Jacobite Rebellion and died at the Battle of Culloden (1746). Book YOUR visit with us today! #scottishhistory #ancestry #chauffeur #scotland #visitscotland #tourscotland #travel

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Taking In Castle Stalker!

Castle Stalker is picturesquely set on a tidal islet on Loch Laich, midway between Oban and Glen Coe only accessible (with difficulty) from the shore at low tide. Throughout it's history it has seated the Clans MacDougall, Stewart, and after a drunken bet, Campbell - as well as being visited by King James IV of Scotland. It also famously appears in the final scene of Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) as "The Castle of Aaaaarrrrrrggghhh". Book YOUR visit with us today! #chauffeur