Abernethy House Edinburgh
51 Findhorn Place Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 2NZ, United Kingdom
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Green Hills and Rugged Landscapes
... there were a lot of English accents among the crowds (especially students). This is where I was reminded that I was still in Britain.
I wish I could have ventured out and visited other, more rural, parts of Scotland, but unfortunately I just didn't have enough time. Maybe some day I will go back and get the chance to learn more about Scottish culture which is, after all, part of my own heritage!
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Hogmanay is not for the weak hearted..
... another. Slowly we set off through the streets of Edinburgh, 30,000 people had to make their way to Calton Hill where fireworks were set off to signify the start of the traditional 5 day celebration to bring in the new year.
New Years Eve was a busy day. For me it was buying a new jacket for the long night ahead, gathering supplies for the street party and then relaxing to take in the atmosphere. It is expected that over 80,000 people attend ...
Via the old stomping ground
... mammoth memorial up the top of a big hill. I confess that I didn't actually go to the memorial but was told that the views were spectacular and even though the walk up the steps nearly killed them, they swear it was worth it.
A trip down memory lane as we head to Falkirk, the city that my contingent spent most of their time in Scotland when they lived here. We went past the old primary school that the ...
A Hill, Some Ghosts, and an Irish Folk Band
... pictures. We headed back down the hill around 3:00 p.m. and I sipped a caramel macchiato while the other girls did some souvenir shopping. We headed up to Edinburgh castle around 5:00 p.m. and were informed that it had closed early for an exhibition. We were a little bummed not to get in and take some pictures, but I was secretly relieved not to have to walk anymore. We headed back to the hotel to pick up our bags then had a ...
Hogmany 2011
... br>
After waiting in line for an absurd amount of time to get our tickets for the street party, we bought some supplies, ate dinner, and starting celebrating. I even sang "Sweet Home Alabama" on their version of Rock Band (Sing Song!) in an attempt to represent America. The street party was epic! After you showed your ticket, you just walked around the streets and drank, celebrated, and danced. There was different live music every few blocks, ...


