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 Castle - Queen's Chambers

Queen's musician

Stirling Castle - Queen's Chambers

Stirling Castle - King's Chambers

Castle docent

Stirling Castle - King's Chambers

the 'Stirling Heads': Renaissance roundels of 38 figures

Stirling Castle

along the Grand Battery

Stirling Castle

Stirling Castle - castle ramparts

Stirling Castle - castle ramparts view

Stirling Castle - Queen Anne's Garden

entrance

Stirling Castle - Queen Anne's Garden

Stirling Castle

Robert the Bruce statue in the esplanade of the castle

Stirling Tolbooth

Stirling train station

Inverness castle

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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