Tag: 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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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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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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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…