Also displayed with the Crown Jewels in Edinburgh Castle isthe Stone of Destiny, returned to Scotland after 700 years in England. Taken by Edward I in 1296, the Stone is a symbol of Scotland’s nationhood. It was the coronation stone for Scottish kings such asMacBeth. Legend has it that ...
Blackness was then the main port serving the Royal Burgh of Linlithgow, one of the main residences of the Scottish monarch. The castle, together with the Crichton lands, passed to King James II of Scotland in 1453, and the castle has been crown property ever since. It served as a state...
Until theActs of Union in 1707, the Crown of Scotland was present as a symbol of royal authority at the opening of each Parliament of Scotland. With the union of England and Scotland into the Kingdom of Great Britain, the Honours of Scotland no longer had a ceremonial role in the new P...
Discover Edinburgh’s highlights including the wide streets and elegant mansions of the 200-year-old Georgian “New Town” and the Royal Mile, the oldest part of the city. Tour the imposing Edinburgh Castle to see the Stone of Destiny and the Scottish Crown Jewels. Enjoy an evening free to ...
Set atop a craggy extinct volcano in the hear of Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh Castle is unquestionably Scotland’s most famous castle. This sprawling complex houses the Crown Jewels and Mons Meg. Famous Scots throughout history have made their mark on the castle, from Mary Queen of Scots to...
“chapel royal,” several courtyards, a great hall and a college. Edinburgh included a hospital and today holds the Scottish Crown Jewels, the emotionally moving Scottish National War Memorial, and is where Mary, Queen of Scots gave birth to James VI in 1566 before moving to the more ...
Perched atop an extinct volcano, Edinburgh Castle is one of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks and a symbol of the country’s history and heritage. Dating back over a thousand years, the castle has witnessed centuries of royal intrigue, military conflicts, and political upheaval. Visitors can ex...
It is perhaps most famous as the site where a small garrison held out for eight months against Cromwell’s army, thus saving the Scottish crown jewels. Couch potatoes may want to avoid this castle, as getting there involves a steep walk with many steps. ...
Even though numbers vary widely depending on local conditions, wind turbines do dispatch many birds and bats. But the important question is: are the numbers killed large enough to make a difference? Cats, buildings and cars, in that order, kill far more birds than wind turbines (Ritchie, 202...
One of the crown jewels of our tour was the visit to the St. Andrews Old Golf Course. Gerry’s in-depth knowledge of the game and infectious passion for golf was captivating. Walking on the storied fairways, hearing about golf legends truly enhanced our...