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Historic Scotland (historic-scotland. gov.uk), meanwhile, is Scotland's largest operator of heritage visitor attractions, including Edinburgh, Stirling and Urquhart castles. This supplier offers the Explorer Pass, which includes free entry to numerous attractions and events, and clients can beat the lines at Edinburgh and Stirling castles; the Scottish Heritage Pass provides entry to such sites as Edinburgh Castle, Culloden Battlefield, Culzean Castle, Urquhart Castle, Traquair House, Mount Stuart and Stirling Castle. Did you know? The Battle of Bannockburn-Scotland's most significant m ilitary v ictory ov er the E nglish- will m ark its 7 0 0 year anniv ersary in 2 0 14 . I n honor of the occasion, the Bannockburn H eritage C entre in S tirling has been renov ated and reopened this m onth with an interactiv e 3 D battle simulation and 360-degree film. A 3-day festival will take place J une 2 8 - 3 0 . b a t t l e of b a nnoc kb ur n. c om A r oy a l we l c om e We all know Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and Kensington Palace, but what about... Alnwick Castle: This is one of the largest inhabited castles in England, as such it's known as "The Windsor of the North." Blenheim Palace: Located in Oxfordshire, this is the home of the 11th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. It's the only non-royal non-episcopal country house in England to hold the title of palace. Leeds Castle: Located in Kent, it's known as the "loveliest castle in the world" with over 900 years of history and an aviary with over 100 species of birds. Urquhart Castle: Located on the banks of Loch Ness, this breathtaking castle was once Scotland's largest castle and today its remains include a tower house that offers inspiring views across the loch and Great Glen. Caernarfon Castle: This striking and grand castle in Wales was begun in 1283 as the definitive chapter in King Edward I's conquest of Wales. It served as a military stronghold as well as a seat of government and royal palace. To this day, it's Wales' most famous castle and quite popular with tourists. Dover Castle: This medieval castle in Kent was built by King Henry II and at its heart is the Great Tower, 83 ft. high and just under 100 ft. square, with walls up to 21 ft. thick. Tower of London: This UNESCO World Heritage site offers visitors a chance to see the Crown Jewels on display, made up of nearly 24,000 gems, and a glimpse into what imprisonment was like for the "upper classes" of previous centuries. Highclere Castle: This castle in England used for "Downton Abbey" and in fact many of the rooms are exactly as they appear in the TV series, particularly the Red Room and Lord Grantham's study. C a e r na r f on C a s tl e , W a le s 9 08-09_Heritage_GB.indd 9 2/20/14 9:02 AM http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk

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Editor's Notes
Hotel Desk: ME by Melia
Tour Talk: MLT Vacations
The All-Inclusive Rundown
Iberostar's Rose Hall Resorts, Jamaica
RIU Palace Mexico
What's New in Cancun & Riviera Maya
Great Britain Travel Planner
Turkish Delights
Cosmopolitan South Africa
Riveting Rhode Island
Okinawa: To Visit is to Love It
Un-Cruise Adventures' S.S. Legacy
Alaska

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