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... coronation for centuries......and when the two kingdoms of Scotland and England were united in 1603 ( the United Kingdom) the stone was taken to London and is placed under the throne when British monarchs have their coronation.....Queen Elizabeth had the stone under her throne in 1953....she returned the stone in the 1990s to Edinburgh Castle but when someone takes over on the British throne....Charles.....Williams....OR if they want ...
Royal Edinburgh Diamond Jubilee Military Tattoo
... in spite of the late time.
We had a small reception behind the VIP seats with canapés and champagne or whiskey. My honey chose to go for the whiskey and it upset his stomach so we didn’t stay long, basically long enough for a brief chat with the lady who was in charge of one of the groups of dancers who was quite pleased that we had enjoyed it and then time for me to change my shoes and head down the ...
Off and running in Edinburgh
... getting an overview of the country's history from it's geologic origins through the present day. (Yes, we're academics even when on vacation.) Some of our favorite items there were the fossil collection, exhibits of early peoples, medieval weaponry, the Queen Mary clarsach, and the Lewis Chessmen.
After a few hours wandering the museum, we headed back to the hotel to get settled and freshen up. Then it ...
Edingburgh ............ then across the border
... people complained; then more people complained about the clean buildings saying "Edinburgh was losing its character" seems to be at a bit of an empass at the moment.
We visited the Grassmere market; we were here on a Sunday when everything was "on". Had a bit of ...
Last day of this short break
... only a few hours left until I had to go catch my train so after wandering aimlessly for a while watching street entertainers and taking in the hustle and bustle I crave some solitude and tranquility so I find myself walking towards Calton Hill. After a steep walk, I get to the top ad as I turn the corner the view which greets me audibly takes my breath away. I can't believe that only 10 minutes ago I was in the middle of a huge crowd of people ...