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The Three Sisters of Glencoe
Driving through Glencoe, there are landscapes that make you want to stop simply because of their scale. The Three Sisters of Glencoe are among them. Three enormous ridges rising steeply from the southern side of the glen, their slopes changing constantly as clouds and sunlight move across the mountains. The Three Sisters are not three […]
Ancaster Square War Memorial
During our travels through Scotland, we stopped in Callander, a small Highland town often described as a gateway to the Trossachs. In the center of town, in Ancaster Square, this tall stone column immediately caught my attention. At first glance it resembles one of the old market crosses found throughout Scotland, but it is actually […]
The Scottish Highlands
One of the highlights of our journey through Scotland was leaving Edinburgh behind and traveling north into the Highlands. As the cities and villages gave way to open moorland, shimmering lochs, and distant mountains, it became clear why this region is considered the heart of Scotland. Our tour followed one of Scotland’s classic Highland routes, […]
The Old Course at St Andrews
There are some places you visit because they are on your list, and there are others you visit because they are on someone else’s. This stop was definitely for Marty. I’ve never been a golfer, so I probably could have skipped this photograph altogether. But Marty has always enjoyed the game, and I knew that standing beside […]
Palace of Holyroodhouse
This photograph is of the historic Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official royal residence of the British monarch in Scotland. It is located at the end of the famous Royal Mile in Edinburgh and is directly connected to centuries of Scottish history, monarchy and national identity. Unlike some royal palaces that are distant, Holyrood carries the stories of conflict, […]
St Margaret’s Chapel
High within Edinburgh Castle, surrounded by stone walls built for defense and shaped by centuries of conflict, stands St. Margaret’s Chapel. This is the oldest surviving building in Edinburgh, dating back to the early 12th century. Built by King David I of Scotland in memory of his mother, Saint Margaret of Scotland, the chapel was never […]
Swilcan Bridge
Marty and I traveled to Scotland after one of our teaching events in London, taking a few days to explore beyond the city. One of the places we knew we would visit was St. Andrews. For Marty, it was something much more than a stop on the itinerary. For me, I was honestly more interested […]
