Arthur's Seat

Kilts and Celts

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September 26th 2006
We have arrived in the land of William Wallace, haggis, and tartans. After a nine-hour bus ride, Adam and I trekked our way across Edinbugh to the Castle Rock hostel-just across the street from the Edinburgh Castle. We were lucky enough to have the highest building in the city as our landmarker. At night, Edinburgh looks spectacular-purple and white lights illuminate century-old buildings. ... 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