Scotland: A Night to Remember at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
August 6, 2016 “And who here is from . . . . the United States?” “Woop woop woop!” I yell, a huge grin on my face. It’s just before showtime at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and I can hardly sit still. Attending the Tattoo been on my bucket list for years, ever since I saw it on TV a …
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Scotland: A Vacation in Edinburgh (and a weird visit to the National Museum!)
August 4 – 7, 2016 There are some places that, once visited, forever after feel familiar and welcoming. Edinburgh is one of those places. I have no set schedule and no definite plans for this weekend other than to A) meet up with Stuart and Amanda, and B) overload on bagpipes and men in kilts at the Royal Edinburgh Military …
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First Trip to Scotland! Day 2: The Battle of Bannockburn
August 14, 2015 It’s just after 8:30 am I step out of the Willy Wallace hostel and set off on foot for the Battle of Bannockburn Visitor’s Centre, which is just over 2 miles away in nearby St. Ninian’s. Stirling is quiet and still this Friday morning. The grey clouds and cool weather are keeping adventuresome tourists indoors, but the …
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First Trip to Scotland! Day 1: War Memorials & Stirling Castle
August 13th, 2015 It’s 7:00 am and I’m on a train bound for Preston, where I’ll connect with a second train north to Glasgow, and then a third train north even further to Stirling. It’s quiet on the train – there are maybe half a dozen of us sharing this carriage, and nearly everyone is asleep. It’s a gorgeous morning, …
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