<![CDATA[A quick trip out of Glasgow today to visit these steps cut into a red sandstone cliff at Peden's Cove in the Ayr Gorge near Failford in Ayrshire.]]>A quick trip out of Glasgow today to visit these steps cut into a red sandstone cliff at Peden's Cove in the Ayr Gorge near Failford in Ayrshire.

The cove is named after Alexander Peden, a former student of Glasgow University who became a leading figure in the 17th Century Covenantors movement. He spent more than a decade on the run and often wore a wig and leather mask to hide his identity.

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This is just one of many such sites within a short distance of Glasgow, making it the perfect base for exploring some of the less well-known events Scotland's history.

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