Category: United Kingdom
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Moments & Misadventures :: Along the Royal Mile
There are some cities that are just made for wandering and Edinburgh is one of my favorite cities to wander. A walk along the Royal Mile had me gazing in wonder at the interesting architecture and trying to fathom the layers of history throughout the city. The walk began at the Edinburgh Castle sitting on…
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Moments & Misadventures :: A Few of the Other National Parks
There is no doubt about it-I love visiting national parks! All national parks have the same goal in mind of protecting and preserving places of rich natural beauty and historical significance. And for me there is no better way of honoring that mission than by visiting the park that they work so hard to preserve.…
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Legananny Dolmen {Northern Ireland}
Nestled in the countryside of County Down, sits the Legananny Dolmen. The name Legananny is derived from the Irish term Liagán Áine, meaning standing stone. This is a Neolithic era funerary site dating back around 5,000 years. To honor a relative that had passed away, these huge stones were dragged up the hillside and assembled…
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Travel Challenge – Day 5 :: Edinburgh {Scotland}
10 days, 10 pictures, 1 great challenge. This challenge asks you to post one favorite travel picture once a day for 10 days with no explanation. If you want to join the challenge, then dear reader I nominate you. Please share your link in the comments because I would love to see all your pictures.…
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Dundrum Castle {Northern Ireland}
Dundrum Castle in County Down is an incredible historical tribute. This castle was built sometime around 1177 century by John de Courcey after his invasion of the Ulster area and has stood here overlooking the beautiful countryside ever since. This idyllic spot sits on top of a rocky hill with stunning views of the Dundrum…
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George Square {Scotland}
Glasgow is a very metropolitan city full of incredible architecture, booming commerce, and a lively scene. And in the center of it all is George Square. This square is named after King George III and sits amid all the most important city buildings. The statue that stands in the square is that of Robert Burns-…
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Palace of Holyroodhouse Abbey {Scotland}
Probably my favorite part of Edinburgh is the Palace of Holyroodhouse. This beautiful palace sits on the lower end of the Royal Mile while the Edinburgh Castle is at the other end. Holyroodhouse has been the residence of kings and queen since the 1600s and is still used as Queen Elizabeth’s residence while she is…
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Ulster American Folk Park {Northern Ireland}
One of the most thought provoking museums that I have had the opportunity to visit was the Ulster American Folk Park in Northern Ireland. This park is an open air museum that follows different generations through the years giving visitors a very personal view of the people. With original buildings and recreated scenes, actors dressed…
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The National Piping Center {Scotland}
Ah, the sweet soulful sound of bagpipes floating across Scotland. And there is no better way to really understand what the bagpipes mean to the Scottish than by visiting the The National Piping Center in Glasgow. This incredible place houses the museum of bagpipes along with being a place of learning and preforming the bagpipes.…
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Edinburgh {Scotland}
Edinburgh is one of those cities that is made to explore. I could easily spend weeks just wandering through the streets of this beautiful city. I love the buildings, especially in Old Town, and I love the little walkways between the buildings. And there is no shortage of things to do there. The Royal Mile…