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Glenfinnan Viaduct  
   

Glenfinnan Viaduct

Believe it or not, Thomas Telford DID NOT build this structure. It was built for a railway line that crossed over the River Finnan Valley. The viaduct rises 100 feet at it's highest point and features 21 arches. Currently it's claim to fame is that it was seen in one of the Harry Potter movies.
Day Eight (Exploring the Highlands)

July 20th 2006
Some welcome relief from the heat last night. I actually had to sleep under the covers. It was wonderfully cool for a change. A bonnie quiet wee towne is this Newtonmore. We treated ourselves to another hearty, traditional English breakfast in the hotel dining area. I'l never understand the baked beans and fried tomatoes the English and Scots have for breakfast but like Pavlov's dog, I real ... read more
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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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