Tagged: Scotland
Rosslyn Chapel – A Mystery from the Middle Ages
Truth and history surrounding Rosslyn Chapel are spotty. Theories, speculations, and fantasies abound and feed curiosity about its origin and meaning. No matter what draws you there, you will be rewarded. When you’re in...
Kelpies
How you experience the Kelpies may depend on your age and who you are. If you’re a child, you’ll know them as mythological beasts that live in the loch (think Loch Ness monster). Stories...
Scottish Crannog Center
Scottish Crannog Center If you love puzzles, you must visit the Crannog, a reconstructed island home, located on Loch Tay 15 meters from the shore. You might be surprised to learn that this replica...
Stonehenge of the Hebrides
Though I’ve seen many of the 1300 remaining sites of standing stones in Britain, my favorite is the Standing Stones of Callanish, sometimes called the Stonehenge of the Hebrides. And, indeed, it is considered...
Hadrian’s Wall – If the Shoe Fits…
Of the many Roman walls found in Britain, Hadrian’s Wall is the best known. It’s history, however, it far to complex to cover in a One-Minute Vacation. But we did learn about one find...
