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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The Great Hall

the Great Hall

the Great Hall

the Great Hall

Great kitchen

Great kitchen

Great Hall - standard above the throne chairs

Stirling Castle

Great Hall - throne chairs, the standard was above them

Stirling Castle

gallery in the Great Hall

Stirling Castle

Great Hall

Stirling Castle - Palace

Stirling Castle

winged devil sculpture

Stirling Castle

Stirling Castle - Palace

Stirling Castle

Stirling Castle - the Palace

Stirling Castle - Queen's Chambers

castle docent

Stirling Castle - Queen's Chambers

castle docent

Stirling Castle - Queen's Chambers

copies of 16th century tapestries of a unicorn hunt

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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