Mons Meg

Edinburgh Castle

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October 20th 2010
As anticipated, there were a lot of tourists in Edinburgh Castle. The temporary audience seats for the Edinburgh Military Tatto, which will be due in August were built up around the entrance of Edinburgh Castle. Having brought English Heritage membership cards, we were offered the half price discounted admission fees. We also hired the audio guide. Standing on the Castle Rock, it offered u ... 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