Old Edinburgh is beautiful and honest, well worth seeing and easy to walk.
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" A gentleman is one who knows how to plays the Pipes.but doesn't." ) (Yes, as a wayward son I took up the pipes a number of years ago and have endured all the Pipe Jokes. It was worth going home, a closing of a chapter. Given our short stay ee never visited other attractions. ( Being a retired Canadian Pastor I have a hard time with churches charging admission!) The alley's off the ridge of the Royal Mile, called " closes" are well worth wandering. As we happened to arrive at noon we were able to be part of a short service.at no cost. St Giles Cathedral, of Scottish Presbyterian Reformer fame John Knox ( " Give me Scotland ere I die" was conducting tours at a cost.
I spotted him in an unguarded moment on a side street having a lovely chat woth a friend on a cell phone. One humourous note a mute beggar repeatedly approached tourists indicating he needed donations in order to eat. The presence of homeless was a sad reminder that Scotland suffers from a high level of drug/gambling/alcohol abuse according to a young social worker I sat next to on our flight from London to Edinburgh. The downside? The Royal Mile is filled with shops all selling the same merchandise right diwn to the same price. It was just a few feet off the Royal Mile. Our accomodations at the Fraser Suites was lovely, with the attached restaurant with great breakfasts and suppers were much enjoyed. What did I expect to find beside the hospital where I was born and my father's music School? ( Success in both areas.) I found gorgeous stone architecture, green grass, and January temperatures of 47 F at 56 degrees N! There was a wonderful Museum of Childhood, and a fantastic National Mueseum of Scotkand ( at a price every Scotsman can ee.) The Castle was exopensive but magnificent and as was the Museum of of the military, and the wonderful views of Edinburgh were very satisfying. It would be 66 years until I would see Edinburgh as an adult. Currency: Pound sterling (£) (GBP).Whien my father studied music in Edinburgh, I was born. Largest cities: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow, Liverpool. Elizabeth II is not just the monarch of the United Kingdom but also of 16 sovereign states. Since 1952 and up till now The Head of State is Queen Elizabeth II. Recognised regional languages are Irish, Cornish, Scottish Gaelic, Scots, Welsh and Ulster Scots. It’s currency is British pound which is stronger than Euro or US dollar.Įnglish is the official and national language which speaks not just UK but the whole world. London is the financial center recognized not just in UK but across the world. It is one of the most important global cities. London is the capital and largest city in UK. There are four countries in the UK: Northern Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. The Irish Sea separates Ireland and Great Britain. The UK is surrounded by Atlantic Ocean, Celtic Sea to the south-southwest, the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south. It is an island a shape of which reminds of a rabbit. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, for short known as Britain, UK and the United Kingdom, located in western Europe.
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