A Quick Trip to Scotland & Lots of Photos

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April 4th 2014

Published: May 9th 2014

We have wanted to visit to Scotland the whole time we have been in the UK, but winter is not the best time for it. We have very good friends that live in Scotland and we had been in hopes of getting up there to visit them, but they wisely advised us we should push it as late in the spring as possible. We were torn with what to do. Bob still had some dental appointments and we wanted to book our... Read Full Entry

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Bob & Janice Waller

s v Tsamaya

Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info

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Stirling Castle Built by James V to Show His Love

as well as his power.

The Stirling Castle

is one of the largest & most important castles in Scotland which sits impressively on top of Castle Hill.

The Great Hall was built by James IV

from 1497 - 1503 & is the first of the Renaissance-influenced royal architecture in Scotland.

The Stirling Castle

has a commanding view of the valley below

Not Only the Location of High on a Hill

but the walls were an additional deterrent for attacks.

The Village Is Dwarfed

from the vantage point of the Stirling Castle.

The Scenery in Scotland

is spectacular and this was no exception as there were clear views of the start of the Highlands.

A View of the Royal Chapel

Paintings Seen in the Royal Chapel

James V Prided Himself

with the number of sculptures he incorporated into the building of the castle.

The Formal "Kings Knot" 16th C. Garden

only shows its earthworks currently, but is still impressive.

The Scottish Highlands

with their snow topped mountains are visible from the Stirling Castle.

What a Beautiful Day

to see the mountains in the distance and the valley below while visiting the Stirling Castle.

Castle Rock

would have been a formidable challenge to any that attack with its steep cliffs as well as the height from the valley below.

The Ceilings In the Rooms

included intricately carved figures brightly painted and representing people of the times. Mary Guise & Henry VIII are two of many.

The Details in the Carvings

show the craftsmanship needed to complete theis royal residence in Stirling.

The King's Bedroom - not where he slept

but where he held important meetings & did business. The colors of the bed show off his wealth & power.

The Queen's Presentation Room

has just recently gone through a major renovation showing the vibrant colors that would have been used here.

The "King" at Stirling Castle

filled us in on lots of history in a very entertaining way.

One of 4 Major Tapestries

showing the hunt for the unicorn which were recently woven to duplicate what would have been hanging here historically.

The Dining Area

including a fireplace to warm them during the cold Scotland days and nights.

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