Scotland - Kelpies, Unicorns and Hairy Cows (Part 3 of My Retirement Trip)

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December 19th 2022

Published: December 20th 2022

INTRODUCTION: Scotland has a multi-layered history based in a turbulent past. There are hundreds of castles, fine whiskey, kilts, bagpipes and it is the birthplace of golf. The official animal is the unicorn. The unicorn has a reputation for nobility & purity and most importantly, it is the mortal enemy of the lion, the figurehead of England. Scotland has always had a troubled history with the En... Read Full Entry

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Stirling Darnley House sign

Stirling Darnley House

deliberately at the bottom of a hill

Stirling Cowanes Hospital

almshouse established in 1637 with a bequest from the estate of merchant John Cowane

Stirling - Mar's Wark

16th century, originally a courtyard townhouse

Stirling - Mar's Wark

the step in front of the door is completely worn down

Stirling - Mar's Wark

King James VI stayed here

Stirling - Mar's Wark

bullet holes possibly from a siege of Stirling Castle by Cromwell's troops in 1651 or from the 1715 Jacobite rising; also a maker's mark on the left

Stirling - Old Town Jail

stone Victorian prison overlooking the town, built in 1847

Stirling - Old Town Jail

used as a military prison until 1935

Stirling - Old Town Jail

actor/tour guide telling stories

Stirling - Old Town Jail

prison door

Stirling - beheading stone

at the top of a steep pathway

Stirling - view from the Old Town Jail rooftop terrace

the William Wallace Monument in the distance & the Tolbooth in front

Stirling - Church of the Holy Rude

15th century, named after the Holy Rood, a relic of the 'True Cross'

Stirling - Church of the Holy Rude

plaque on the floor of the church

Stirling - Church of the Holy Rude

interesting tomb

Stirling - Church of the Holy Rude

Mary Stevenson's body was stolen, recovered & reburied in the wrong grave

21st December 2022

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

What an amazing retirement trip you've had!
I was also in Scotland the end of Aug and early Sep for two weeks. I only had time to visit 30 castles of my ancestors. I appreciate your sharing that history, as did I.

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