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Scotland VS England
Title:
Entry #3. Scotland VS England
Element of
analysis: Scotland independency
Description:
During my first weeks in Scotland, it was the 6 Nations Championship, which is
a rugby tournament between the countries of the United Kingdom and Italy and
France. As I was watching a game and talking with my friends, one of them told
me that here in Scotland, when their team is not playing, ...
Green Hills and Rugged Landscapes
... of all, which is a nice break from busy and bustling London, and also was much more mellow (perhaps the good weather put everyone in a better mood).
And there were bagpipes. And tartans. It was hard to distinguish whether it was a passion for tradition or simply a tourist draw, yet it was pleasant known the less and really brought about the feeling of being in SCOTLAND. Surprisingly, or I guess ...
Whisky, royalty, ghosts and Hamish
... Half Way House", a tiny scottish pub, then off to the Last Drop Hotel in Grassmarket. Back in the day, this was the place for your last drink before you were hung. Today, this is the pub that has a chalk board on the back of the toilet door, where chalk is provided for those who use 'The John', to write a comment for the day.
We met with another friend of Carol's and set off to a Scottish restaurant to try the famous 'Haggis, neeps and ...
Scotland and it's medieval history
Our 3 day visit to Edinburgh went by so fast as we were busy taking in all the wonderful sights that the city has to offer!
We arrived into Edinburgh (from York) in the afternoon and decided on doing the free walking tour around town. Was awesome to learn about the medieval history of the city and all the quirky facts about witches, grave robbers, harry potter, castle escapees and so on. Fascinating stuff. Then it was back to the apartment ...
Day 1 - Goodbye England, Hello Scotland!
... 8230; it might be a bit nippy up there…"
With the beautiful scenary of Walsall, Stoke and Warrington behind us (and hunger satisfied by a KFC at Charnock Richard…), we leave England behind… hello Scotland! It's at least 10 degrees cooler this side of the border and the temperature gauge is now wavering just below zero. It’s 4pm. We are enveloped by darkness as we drive down little country lanes, and pass hills ...


