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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National Museum of Scotland

The Maiden - a guillotine used between 1564 & 1710, 200 years before the French Revolution

National Museum of Scotland

effigy of Mary, Queen of Scots

National Museum of Scotland

Lewis Chessmen - late 12th century to early 13th century, probably from Norway but found in Lewis, Scotland

National Museum of Scotland

Millenium clock

National Museum of Scotland

view of Edinburgh from the roof terrace

St Giles Cathedral

The High Kirk (kirk = church)

St Giles Cathedral

the mother church of Presbyterianism

St Giles Cathedral

Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle gate

Edinburgh Castle

Robert the Bruce

Edinburgh Castle

William Wallace

Edinburgh Castle

buildings date from the 12th century to the 20th century

Edinburgh Castle

St Margaret's Chapel - oldest building, early 12th century

Edinburgh Castle

St. Margaret's Chapel

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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