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Me and a Bagpipe Player

Edinburgh
Scotland - Edinburgh and the Lothians

July 23rd 2021
Dear All Yay! Greetings from Scotland! I’m afraid this doesn’t add to my country count, I’m still on 81, as I count England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as one country: the United Kingdom. But I am in Edinburgh, this is my first time in this city, and it also means I have now visited each of the UK’s four capital cities– London, Cardiff, Belfast and Edinburgh, in that order. I ... read more
Europe » United Kingdom » Scotland » Midlothian » Edinburgh

British Flag 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
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2nd August 2021

New Adventures
Alex, I've really enjoyed reading this blog because it was like a reintroduction to Edinburgh. I didn't remember that there were extinct volcanoes there, and had forgotten other information as well. But I do remember visiting Holyrood Palace, Greyfriar's Bobby statue and the crystal bell with him on it that I bought (I love animals), and visiting a tartan shop among a few other places. You saw so much in the city as well as the surrounding small towns. Your photos are marvelous! Sounds like you are enjoying every minute of you visit there!
2nd August 2021

New Adventures
Thank you for reading my blog Sylvia, and for your lovely comment ? It's nice to hear that it brought back memories for you. I think it is a lovely city, with lots to see around it too. I do hope you are able to do some travelling again soon. All the best. Alex.

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