• Heading north

    October 1, 2024 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C

    We have just spent a couple of days around the Aberdeen area.
    Visited Rosslyn Chapel, which was spectacular. The stain glass window depicts corn from America. However, the chapel was built 30 years prior to Columbus discovering America.
    Made famous by the da Vinci code novel. Visitors have increased from 30k to 130k.
    Also saw the Kelpie horses at Felkirk. Very impressive.
    And a visit to Balmorel castle as the day was so good. There are castles everywhere. It's hard to decide what to see.
    And finally, a visit to St Andrew's. Unfortunately, the Dunhill masters were about to start so somewhat restricted. Saw the first tee where Harry came to grief.
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