Category Archives: Scotland

Picture of the day ~ Holyrood Palace, Scotland

Posted on February 28, 2016 by

We visited Scotland in August 2014 just in time for the famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo. If you would like to see more pictures of Holyrood Abbey and Palace, please click here. 

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Recap – A trip around the world in pictures

Posted on October 24, 2014 by

On March 13th, we flew out of Los Angeles, with a change of planes in Beijing, which brought us to New Delhi, India. This was the starting point for our seven month around-the-world dream trip. Picking out a favorite or … Continue reading →

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Are big changes on the horizon for Scotland?

Posted on August 20, 2014 by

August 18 ~ Our last full day in Edinburgh, Scotland Today was Dick’s birthday.  Our three weeks in Scotland was coming to an end, but we had this one day left to enjoy this beautiful stone city.  Dick said that … Continue reading →

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Another whirlwind day in Edinburgh with great friends

Posted on August 20, 2014 by

August 17 ~ Edinburgh, Scotland Another busy, whirlwind of a day with Dick and Karen, starting off with a ride on a giant carousel that was installed just for the festival. This was followed up with us climbing up 287 … Continue reading →

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Company in Edinburgh!

Posted on August 19, 2014 by

August 16 – Edinburgh Scotland Our good friends from Southern California, Dick and Karen, arrived on Friday to spend several days with us here in Edinburgh.  The last time we saw them (along with our other friends, Jan and Gary), was a couple … Continue reading →

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Looking for Nessie on Loch Ness, plus Glencoe and the Scottish Highlands

Posted on August 15, 2014 by

Wednesday August 13th ~ On a day trip to the Highlands of Scotland Warning:  This is a long post from an even longer 13 hour tour… The wind was howling this morning and we hung onto our belonging as we … Continue reading →

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Day trip in a CAR to Mellerstain House with FRIENDS!!!

Posted on August 14, 2014 by

Monday August 11 ~ Road trip in the Scottish countryside! Now you might think that was a strange title for a post, and wonder why I was so excited about it.  But after being away from home for several months now, … Continue reading →

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Rainy days and Sundays always get me down

Posted on August 14, 2014 by

Sunday August 10 ~ Stuck inside in Edinburgh Oh how it has rained, and rained today.  Without much effort, I talked Tim into simply staying inside where we are warm and dry. The past couple of days we did get … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh ~ Thistles, Stitches, Kilts and Swans

Posted on August 9, 2014 by

Thursday August 7th ~ Edinburgh We have had several rainy days since arriving in Scotland and it is starting to take a toll on me.  I guess I really am more of a fair weather traveler than I realized.  It … Continue reading →

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Scottish Pride and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Posted on August 8, 2014 by

Tuesday August 5 ~ Edinburgh Billed as the “Event of the Year”, and weather in our favor, we took off for our evening on the town.  I had been a little nervous since we had purchased our tickets online and … Continue reading →

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