And very enjoyable; a Scotch Mist is just like any other misty day I suppose but not too damp and drizzly light rain is quite pleasant walking weather. Goatfell during such is a fond memory. I included Brodick Castle (sp) in the walk. Many spots to smoke my pipe and just take it all in.
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I recall sitting quietly for an hour or so in a pheasant hunters hide sheltering from the snow when it cleared and the view was...well...indescribable. Mostly I set out in fine weather; must have been a sight in sandals, shorts, T-shirt and gaucho if required. lol. In snowy weather of course I was properly attired. Looking down at the village during the twilight was amazing; no twilight here. Sub-tropical.
Just got it; right hand for combat. Keep left. Was George Washington or one of the French Kings left handed I wonder?? That'd explain a lot!! lol
Stirling Castle is a must see simply for how significant it has been throughout Scottish history.And very enjoyable; a Scotch Mist is just like any other misty day I suppose but not too damp and drizzly light rain is quite pleasant walking weather. Goatfell during such is a fond memory. I included Brodick Castle (sp) in the walk. Many spots to smoke my pipe and just take it all in.
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There are so many and yes; been there. I accidentally got "lost" in Edinburgh and ended up where they do the Tatoos each year; didn't seem particularly big but after chatting with the guy at the entry and asking where I was he let me in as I was unable to reverse due to traffic. I was just a dumb Aussie after all..............and a very fond memory. At the 1:18 mark; not that it was on at the time of course.
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So the US gained its Independence because of a randy ambassador?? Crazy thought. lol
There are so many and yes; been there. I accidentally got "lost" in Edinburgh and ended up where they do the Tatoos each year; didn't seem particularly big but after chatting with the guy at the entry and asking where I was he let me in as I was unable to reverse due to traffic. I was just a dumb Aussie after all..............and a very fond memory. At the 1:18 mark; not that it was on at the time of course.
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Didn't get to go inside Edinburgh Castle or Stirling Castle but had already done dozens of castles and Chateaus and Cathedrals by then. lol
Most noteworthy maybe of Stirling Castle was actually not in the Castle itself. Who has not heard?
Scots, wha hae wi’ Wallace bled,
Scots, wham Bruce has aften led,
Welcome to your gory bed,—
Or to victorie.—
Now ’s the day, and now’s the hour;
See the front o’ battle lour;
See approach proud Edward’s power,
Chains and Slaverie.—
Wha will be a traitor-knave?
Wha can fill a cowards’ grave?
Wha sae base as be a Slave?
—Let him turn and flie.—
Wha for Scotland’s king and law,
Freedom’s sword will strongly draw,
Free-Man stand, or Free-Man fa’,
Let him follow me.—
By Oppression’s woes and pains!
By your Sons in servile chains!
We will drain our dearest veins,
But they shall be free!
Lay the proud Usurpers low!
Tyrants fall in every foe!
Liberty ’s in every blow!
Let us Do—or Die!!!
Robert Burns
Bannockburn
Stand shoulder to shoulder with Robert the Bruce on the site of his greatest victory
Walked the battle area while there; saw the monument to Robert the Bruce etc etc etc. Real sense of History of course.
Greg
It should be, we are going to time it to coincide with the Isle of Man TT.
Woking is pretty nice.
