me on top of Scott Monument after climbing 287 steps

Nessie, Haggis, and Lots of Plaid

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February 15th 2010
This blog is also written by Chris and, of course, edited by me. “Why on earth would you ever want to go to Scotland?” asked an English friend of Kate's. We now know the reason why: it's the UK's best-kept secret. UNESCO calls Edinburgh - yes, the entire city - a World Heritage site due to its ... read more

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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