Historic Scots sites added to Google Street View
SOME of Scotland’s most historic castles and landmarks have been added to Google Maps’ Street View function, giving heritage lovers the chance to explore centuries-old sites in a new way - and from the comfort of home.
Stirling Castle, Edinburgh’s Arthur’s Seat and Arbroath Abbey are just three of 15 places added to the app, which allows users a panoramic, 360 degree view of city streets and landmarks. Edinburgh’s Craigmillar Castle, Dunfermline Abbey and Palace, and Fort George, north-east of Inverness near Ardersier, also make up the 15-strong list. To explore the sites, visit goo.gl/x0ZyKZ.
Full list of Historic Scotland’s Google Maps Streetview sites
Dunfermline Abbey and Palace
Dumbarton Castle
Tantallon Castle
Linlithgow Palace
Caerlaverock Castle
Loch Leven Castle
Arbroath Abbey
Stirling Castle
Fort George
Arthur’s Seat
Blackness Castle
Dirleton Castle
Craigmillar Castle
Glasgow Cathedral
Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel
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