Blackness Castle Tours

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the House of Binns is a really interesting place due to the beauty of the stately home and the tale of General Tam Dalyell, who formed the legendary regiment of Royal Scots Greys.
There are many mementos of him in the house, as well as colourful legends about his dealings with the Devil to discover.
The legend describes Tam's games of cards with the Devil, although the devil normally beat Tam, one night Tam won, he had placed a mirror behind satan so that he could read his hand and in fury the Devil threw a marble table at him. However, it missed and it landed in the Sergeants' Pond outside. A marble table was indeed found when the pond dried up 200 years later. The cards, goblet and spoon, supposedly used in the game are displayed in the house. The General is said to have told the Devil, who threatened to blow down his house and its walls, that "I will build me a turret at every corner to pin down my walls"

House of the Binns

Find out about the history of Linlithgow when you take a trip to House of the Binns. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

Linlithgow Palace

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Linlithgow Palace is just one of the places to see in Linlithgow, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the spas and golf courses in this relaxing area.

Port Edgar

Explore the waterfront of Port Edgar and enjoy activities such as golfing in South Queensferry. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.

Beecraigs Country Park

Explore the lovely green spaces of Beecraigs Country Park and enjoy the golf courses in Edinburgh. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Deep Sea World

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Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Deep Sea World during your trip to North Queensferry. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area, or seek out the golf courses.

Hopetoun House

You can find out about the history of South Queensferry when you stop by Hopetoun House. Discover the lively festivals and shops in this walkable area.

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