Scottish try to slow erosion of historic monuments due to climate change

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Erosion, rising sea levels and increasingly severe storms pose significant threats to the integrity of historic sites in Scotland. The castles and monuments are deteriorating faster as the effects of climate change are felt. Reporter Emma Jacobs travels to several sites in Scotland to learn about efforts to protect them for generations to come.

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