Scotland
South Queensferry and Edinburgh
South Queensferry is the gateway to Edinburgh, . the political, commercial
and cultural heart of Scotland. Nestled between the Highlands and the Border
Hills. Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and is noted for its superb skyline, its
impressive collection of architecture and its beautiful parks. In the
elegant New Town, (anything since 1700),the streets are lined with graceful
Georgian buildings, many designed by the great architect Robert Adam.
Edinburgh has also exerted a tremendous cultural force on Europe and the
English-speaking world. The International Festival has been one of the
premier European cultural events for over half a century. Among those who
have called the city home are the writers Robert Burns, James Boswell, and
Sir Walter Scott and the philosophers Adam Smith and David Hume.
Scotland is about the size of Maine with
30,405 square miles. The population is 5,078,800 with both Gaelic and
English languages spoken. The Scots use the pound as their currency with 47
pounds being equal to $100 in today's exchange rate. The land area of
Scotland is primarily agricultural with about 10 head of sheep for every
person living in Scotland.

*Edinburgh Disgrace was a monument to be built in the architecture design of
the Parthenon in memory of those brave souls lost in the Napoleonic Wars,
but when the 12 columns were built the town ran ouf ot money and was never
finished.
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1500 years of History Edinburgh
Castle |
Holyroodhouse |
Shell of 11th Century Abby |
Holyroodhouse |
Scotsman and Bagpipes |
Laura on Calton Hill overlooking
Edinburgh |
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Edinburgh Disgrace* |
Looking East from Calton HIll |
Looking North from Calton Hill |
Looking South from Calton Hill |
Newtown Architecture |
Newtown Architecture |
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Harry & Laura at Invergordon |
Sunset in Scotland |
93.9 pence per liter or $7.54 per gal. |
Farmland in Scotland |
Ocean View |
Lochness |
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Invergordon and Lochness
Invergordon is a
gateway to the heart of the Highlands, Scotland's northernmost district,
including Loch Ness and the town of Inverness. This area of Scotland serves
as the setting for many a tall tale and legend but its scenic beauty of high
green hills and sparkling lochs will captivate you as well. Loch Ness is
famous as the home of the legendary Loch Ness Monster. Visitors flock here
to scour the dark waters for a sign of the elusive monster. The Urquhart
Castle ruins stand on a rocky peninsula on the dark, moody banks of Loch
Ness, and it was near here that "Nessie" was reportedly sighted in 1977. The
castle was a stronghold for kings and clans chiefs for over 500 years.
The bustling city of
Inverness is the traditional capital of the Scottish Highlands. Ringed by
hills and anchored by the sea at the northern end of Loch Ness, the
strategic location of the city is marked by Inverness Castle.
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Scottish Highlands |
Scottish Highlands |
Scottish Highlands |
Scottish Highlands |
Urguhart Castle Ruins |
Urguhart Castle Ruins |
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Moat around Castle |
Cawdor Castle in Inverness |
17th Century Architecture |
Backside of Cawdor Castle |
17th Century Architecture |
Laura at Greenock |
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Glasgow
We explored Glasgow on our own. We were dropped
off at King George Square and did a walking tour of downtown Glasgow.
Glasgow has some beautiful
architectural designs, Victorian red & honey sandstone, Italianate steeples and
medieval spires.
Just beyond the city of Glasgow lies some of
Scotland’s most beautiful scenery. The local area is rich in history and
heritage and each of its delightful country towns and villages has its own
fascinating tale to tell.
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Pigeons in Glasgow |
Pigeon |
Typical Cars |
Old
Architecture |
Central Station |
Central Station |
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City Govt. Building |
Sir
Walter Scott Monument |
Beautiful Countryside |
Glasgow Modern Art |
Laura at James Watt Monument |
Enroute to Belfast |
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