A Quick Trip to Scotland & Lots of Photos


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April 4th 2014
Published: May 9th 2014
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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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Painted Details on the WallsPainted Details on the Walls
Painted Details on the Walls

in the dining area at the Stirling Castle.
King James V holds pride of placeKing James V holds pride of place
King James V holds pride of place

on the corner of the palace.
The Devil is One of the Stirling SculpturesThe Devil is One of the Stirling Sculptures
The Devil is One of the Stirling Sculptures

with horns & wings & a face carved into its stomach. Clawed hands & feet & a tail ending in a mask complete the image.
Notice the Double WallNotice the Double Wall
Notice the Double Wall

helping to protect the castle as well as how high it is above the valley below.
Sir William Wallace, Scotland's First National HeroSir William Wallace, Scotland's First National Hero
Sir William Wallace, Scotland's First National Hero

is remembered with this impressive monument.
Some of the Original Ceiling CarvingsSome of the Original Ceiling Carvings
Some of the Original Ceiling Carvings

which show great details that can get lost from a distance when seen while standing on the floor.
The Original Hammerbeam Roof was RemovedThe Original Hammerbeam Roof was Removed
The Original Hammerbeam Roof was Removed

in 1800, but has been recreated here without using any nails to construct it - only mortise and tendon joints.



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