Song in My Heart: Scotland - Stirling, Friday 2018 August 3


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August 3rd 2018
Published: August 26th 2019
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Horribly, we had to wake at 4:15 am to make this day work. Suitcases had to be at the bus by 5:00. Packed breakfasts were available in the lobby; mine was Chicken Coronation sandwich (mild curry with raisins - quite good). By 5:30 we were on the bus, which left at 5:40. At the nearby ferry terminal we were expeditiously directed into a line. Where we waited until shortly before the sailing at 7:30... Read Full Entry



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Arched pathway to the seaArched pathway to the sea
Arched pathway to the sea

Culzean Castle wall
New Bridge, now oldNew Bridge, now old
New Bridge, now old

New Bridge St at South Harbour St, Ayr
Newmarket StreetNewmarket Street
Newmarket Street

New shops supporting old streets
Deconsecrated church now a pubDeconsecrated church now a pub
Deconsecrated church now a pub

Two kinds of gathering places
Ayr Town HallAyr Town Hall
Ayr Town Hall

Most prominent building in Victorian times



1st September 2019

We've been around the world
We've traveled a lot and Scotland still remains one of our favorites. Thanks for taking us along.
1st September 2019

Ayr - not yet
I have not (yet?) been to Ayr: I have shrunk from driving on the left side of the road, and not (yet?) worked up the energy to tackle smaller locations by bus/train. I'm delighted you've found something so new in retirement that gives you so much pleasure.

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