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May 9th 2008
Published: May 9th 2008
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This is the 'Empire biscuit' Kerryn had in Edinburgh
Spent the last couple of days in the South of Scotland. Went and saw the Castle in Stirling - had an excellent audio tour.
Striling castle is where the Scottish royalty spent most of their time for about 500 years.

Went to Edinburgh the next day. Loved the city - all hills and nooks and cranny's. Did a cool tour of 'Mary's Gate Close' which is part of the old town on the side of 'The Rock' and 'Royal Mile' near Edinburgh castle that was built (straight) on top of a couple of hundred years ago, and has only just been recently re-discovered - right under the buildings of the Royal mile.

Also did a tour of Edinburgh castle. Audio wasn't as good, but the sense of the ages this place has been around is amazing - Evidence of men in the Bronze age (3000 years ago!) has been found here.


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Part of the defenses of Edinburgh castle
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The Great Hall
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Kezza on the throne

No - not the toilet! The Kings and Queens thrones in the Great Hall at Stirling castle :)


9th May 2008

Definitely Looking Cool
Hello Scott, The photos are great! I have been really exhausted in the last 2-3 weeks since I have to look after you as well :)
10th May 2008

Too busy?
Hi Thai. Hopefully now that things are sorted out with Paul Blackies stuff, there won't be too much for you to do. The issue with Jaythom's browsing is now fixed also.
16th May 2008

WOW
Hello Scott and Kerryn. Looks and sounds like you're having a lovely time. I'll keep checking in on you to catch the latest news. Hope it continues to go well. Love, Auntie Shirl

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