Aberdour Castle is among the oldest standing masonry castles in Scotland; in fact, it may even be the oldest. It served as a residence for three noble families over a period of 500 years. Aberdour was originally built as a fortified residence in the 1100s. This splendid ruin was once the luxurious Renaissance home and pleasure gardens of Regent Morton, at the time perhaps Scotland’s most powerful man. It was also used in the filming of Outlander! source: welcometofife.com #highlandertours #scotl

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Just a short walk from Aberdour Castle lies a hidden gem that most visitors miss—St. Fillan’s Church. After exploring the castle, I wandered over, curious to see this quiet piece of history, and it completely took me by surprise. Built in the 12th century, the church is named after St. Fillan, an 8th-century monk whose relics were said to have inspired Robert the Bruce before the Battle of Bannockburn. In fact, local tradition claims that Bruce himself visited this church after his victory, perh

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