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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Palace of Holyrood

ceiling detail in the bedroom used by Mary, Queen of Scots

Palace of Holyrood

found in front courtyard, 19th century

Holyrood Abbey ruins

near the Palace

Holyrood abbey ruins

Path to Holyrood garden

last view of Edinburgh from the train

leaving for England

Rosslyn Chapel

Daytrip from Edinburgh

Rosslyn Chapel

15th century

Rosslyn Chapel

interior photos not allowed

Rosslyn Chapel

Path to Rosslyn castle

Rosslyn castle ruins

Craigmillar Castle

day trip from Edinburgh

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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