Scottish Emblems

I know it's been some time since I've posted. Let's just say I let other things take precedent over the joy of doing this blog. My thanks to my friends and family who have encouraged me to go back at it. Again, enjoy!

When in Scotland you'll learn it is a land of emblems. The colors of clothing and attire are very important whether it be of clan tartans or football clubs. Walking down the "Royal Mile" in Edinburgh you'll find many decorative emblems ensconced in walls and towers. Here's a few of them:

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Our Lovely B&B in Edinburgh

We stayed at a small bed & breakfast in Edinburgh called McNeil House. The wall that surrounds the house was built in the 1840's. It surrounded a farm. The house was built in the early 1900's.


This the gate from the road. You can't drive your car to the door.


This is view from our window. In the background you can see the city and the hills across the river.


Both streets and sidewalks are very narrow here.


A typical street sign in Edinburgh.


Yep, this house is built right into the wall.

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More Edinburgh-Smiling Faces!

The weather has been absolutely fabulous with not a drop a rain. I think I'll be returning with a sunburn!

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Edinburgh Castle

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The Royal Mile

The Royal Mile is a stretch of road that goes from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace and the Scottish Parliament. It is adorned with historical places and names but also plenty of touristy shops. It includes homes for religious reformer John Knox (Protestantism) and writer Robert Burns (Auld Lang Syne).


Jessie, Nate and Mary chug along the mile.


Philosopher David Hume is not getting the respect he deserves.


Lady Stair's House is a museum for famous writer's. It can be found down a "close" or alley off of The Mile.


Jessie finds a convenient seat.


A monument wedged into the corner of John Knox's home.


Famous St. Giles church where John Knox preached and where a famous fight ensued over whether religion would be government-based or independent. This is where the concept of separation of church and state began.


The steeple of St. Giles.


A side street off of the The Royal Mile. Every building is made of stone.


Spirals from the Hub, now the headquarters of the Edinburgh Festival.

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