Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is a tale of two cities. Divided by the train tracks that lead into Waverley Station, are the New Town on the north side with its orderly city blocks, and the Old Town to the …
Edinburgh’s Old Town
Monthly archives for September 2005
A tour of Stirling Castle
Between Glasgow and Edinburgh is the city of Stirling and the home of Stirling Castle. As one of Scotland’s most recognizable stone fortresses, Stirling Castle holds a special place in the country’s history. Stirling Castle occupies a stony outcropping overlooking …
Edinburgh Castle
Perched high atop Castle Rock is the mighty Edinburgh Castle. Looming over Scotland’s capital city for some 900 years, this fortress is home to history, tradition and amazing views, delighting both locals and tourists alike. At the western end of …
A visit to the battlefield at Culloden
Just outside the northern Scottish city of Inverness is the historic field in which the Battle of Culloden was fought on April 16th, 1746 between the armies of Charles Edward Stuart and the Duke of Cumberland, William Augustus. It was …