Sunday, September 20, 2015

14-15 September 2015


Touring the Speyside distilleries, encountering  highland cows, and enjoying the beauty of the Highlands. 















13 September 2015 part 2

Stirling Castle.... Played a major role in the on going battle between Scotland and England.  Now efforts are underway to restore it to its former glory. So much of the interiors are not original, but it's nice to see a little more than a pile of rubble.












13 September 2015

William Wallace monument..... FREEDOM!!!








12 September 2015

Holyrood House and surroundings.... Where Mary Queen of Scots resided.  Now the royal home in Scotland.  






11 September 2015

Edinburgh castle and a panoramic view of the city.









Friday, September 18, 2015

10 September 2015

Arrived at our hotel, Melville Castle, just outside Edinburgh. In an appropriate carriage of course. Stunning wood sculptures throughout the grounds.













2 September 2015

Morning run in Central Park.