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Edinburgh

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September 10th 2019
Today I had a full day of sightseeing in Edinburgh. I started at the castle where I had a tour and then explored for a couple of hours on my own. I saw the Scottish crown jewels and the Scottish military museum, among other sights. The views from the castle are impressive including looking down on the cannons. I had lunch there at the Redcoat Café and then walked partway down the Royal Mile. Ther ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » Scotland

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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