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| Typical scene- Highlands, Scotland |
I had been to Scotland few years ago and happened to visit again recently which refreshed my memories all over again. But, never got a chance to blog about my experiences in the country abundant in history, castles and ruins. The history and legends make the wild beauty of the highlands and the islands of Scotland more special.
I first landed in the beautiful capital city of Scotland- Edinburgh. It first made me feel like a time travel back to medieval era! After walking up and down the hills, window shopping on Princess Street I booked a package tour towards the west as far as Isle of Skye. After coming back I wandered around on my own on the streets of Sterling, Perth and Dundee. Wallace Monument and the sail ship Discovery got imprinted in my memory forever. Finally booked another package tour towards north to Highlands and as far up to Orkney Islands. I was amazed to see the World Heritage Sites, cairns and stone henge. Only thing I couldn't do was climbing to the summit of Ben Navis. Well, there is always next time! Look forward to some stories and attractions from Scotland soon.
After visiting most of the castles, war museums, national museums and battle fields ... the only line that I remember is ... the closing words of declaration of freedom by Robert The Bruce :
"It is in truth not for glory, nor riches, nor honors that we fight, but for freedom, and for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself"
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I'm curious about Scotland and since I'm fond of castles (want to see a real European castle) this country is in my wish list.
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DeleteI hear it rains a lot, but you had a beautiful day for this photo.
ReplyDeleteYes it rains heavily there! My trip was in July and so is sky blue :)
DeleteWhat a great trip, Kusum!! I've always wanted to visit Scotland, but it's one of the places I never had an opportunity to visit! It's on my wish list, too!! Hope you have a great week!!
ReplyDeleteScotland is a beautiful country.
ReplyDeleteScotland is wild and beautiful! Great that you managed to visit again...and the sun was even shining!
ReplyDeleteSounds like an awesome visit to Scotland.. Thanks for sharing, have a happy week!
ReplyDeleteIts a wonderful place - especially when the sun shines, which it does not always do!
ReplyDeleteNice.
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Yes, It feels impossible getting a blue sky for a good picture! Its always cloudy and grey!
DeleteScotland is a super country - I used to go nearly every year - note it is Stirling not Sterling (that's the currency) and Ben Nevis not Navis
ReplyDeleteOh! Thanks for correcting :)
DeleteWow, what a trip! You covered a lot of a gorgeous country, one that I love dearly.
ReplyDeleteScotland is beautiful ! I loved Edinburgh very much it's a city I want to see again !
ReplyDeleteGlad to know that you enjoyed Scotland. When were you here? Would have loved to meet you here!
ReplyDeleteI was in Edinburgh for four days, rest of the time I was going around. Where do you live? Yeah, I would have been nice if we could meet! Next time :)
DeleteGorgeous shot. I wish I could visit Scotland again. It's been too long.
ReplyDeleteWould love to go there!
ReplyDeleteNice place.Once I visited there.
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