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| + | '''Dunbar''' is a fishing port and resort town in south-east [[East Lothian]], [[Scotland]] some 28 miles north of [[Berwick upon Tweed]]. It became a royal burgh (borough) in 1369. A castle was built there during the 9th century, withstood many sieges through the [[Middle Ages]] then was destroyed in 1668 because of its association with [[Mary Queen of Scots]]. | ||
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Revision as of 23:04, January 5, 2009
Dunbar is a fishing port and resort town in south-east East Lothian, Scotland some 28 miles north of Berwick upon Tweed. It became a royal burgh (borough) in 1369. A castle was built there during the 9th century, withstood many sieges through the Middle Ages then was destroyed in 1668 because of its association with Mary Queen of Scots.