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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John Knox house

ceiling decoration

John Knox house

ceiling decoration

Edinburgh Greyfriars Kirk

The George Buchanan window - he knew Mary, Queen of Scots and tutored her son

Greyfriars bobby sign

Greyfriars bobby statue

Greyfriars bobby gravestone

Greyfriars Kirk Cemetery

supposedly J K Rowlinggot some of her character names from gravestones located here

Palace of Holyrood

official Scottish residence of the Royal family

Palace of Holyrood

named after the 'rood' or cross where King David I said he saw between the antlers of a stag being hunted

Palace of Holyrood

quadrangle

Palace of Holyrood

the present palace was built in 1529 then remodelled in the 1670s

Palace of Holyrood

Throne room - William & Mary chairs

Palace of Holyrood

ceiling detail

Palace of Holyrood

Presence Chamber also known as the Privy Chamber

Presence Chamber

King's Antechamber

King's Antechamber

ceiling detail in the King's bedchamber

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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