Abbey at Edinburgh Castle

Majestic Edinburgh

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September 18th 2010
Edinburgh Castle high on a hill is the backdrop to a wonderful city. More spectacular at nighttime. The history and the culture - Robert the Bruce, William Wallace and Sir Walter Scott ..... Love it all. Ran into the Queen on her old boat the Britannia - there is photographic evidence. ... read more

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Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more