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Mom and Dad were horribly delayed...and my packed bags sat sadly by the door.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:14:28 MDT

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Mom and Dad were horribly delayed...and my packed bags sat sadly by the door. - DSCN1247.jpg

Carl and Ariana's house in Milnathort.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:14:27 MDT

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Carl and Ariana's house in Milnathort. - DSCN1361.jpg

The view from the dining room window.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:14:26 MDT

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The view from the dining room window. - DSCN1362.jpg

This tiny castle is about an 1/8 mile from Carl and Ariana's.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:14:25 MDT

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This tiny castle is about an 1/8 mile from Carl and Ariana's. - DSCN1248.jpg

We all know how I like arched doorways.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:14:24 MDT

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We all know how I like arched doorways. - DSCN1249.jpg

It's a beautiful little ruin.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:14:23 MDT

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It's a beautiful little ruin. - DSCN1250.jpg

The castle is called Burleigh Castle.

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The castle is called Burleigh Castle. - DSCN1252.jpg

It was the home of the local laird, back in the day.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:14:21 MDT

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It was the home of the local laird, back in the day. - DSCN1253.jpg

I love ruins, no matter how small. The smaller the better.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:14:20 MDT

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I love ruins, no matter how small. The smaller the better. - DSCN1254.jpg

We walked along a small path to get our blood flowing after naps.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:14:19 MDT

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We walked along a small path to get our blood flowing after naps. - DSCN1255.jpg

Dad marvelled at how many stones there were in Scottish fields. Solidarity...

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:14:18 MDT

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Dad marvelled at how many stones there were in Scottish fields. Solidarity... - DSCN1256.jpg

The weeds are hiding a small waterfall...I think Dad was considering jumping it.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:14:17 MDT

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The weeds are hiding a small waterfall...I think Dad was considering jumping it. - DSCN1258.jpg

Spring comes to Scotland!

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:14:16 MDT

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Spring comes to Scotland! - DSCN1260.jpg

Linlithgow Palace on the bank of Loch Linlithgow.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:13:49 MDT

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Linlithgow Palace on the bank of Loch Linlithgow. - 100_0337.jpg

We visited Linlithgow Palace. This is a really big fireplace.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:13:36 MDT

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We visited Linlithgow Palace. This is a really big fireplace. - DSCN1262.jpg

It was really cold and windy on top of the tower.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:13:21 MDT

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It was really cold and windy on top of the tower. - 100_0340.jpg

This is Blackness Castle on the Firth of Forth at high tide. Waves kept spraying the car with salt.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:12:51 MDT

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This is Blackness Castle on the Firth of Forth at high tide. Waves kept spraying the car with salt. - DSCN1264.jpg

The tiny castle was the first line of defense for the royalty living in Linlithgow Palace.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:12:37 MDT

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The tiny castle was the first line of defense for the royalty living in Linlithgow Palace. - DSCN1266.jpg

I'm not sure who would use that door that empties into the sea. I wouldn't.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:12:36 MDT

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I'm not sure who would use that door that empties into the sea. I wouldn't. - DSCN1270.jpg

The wind out on the jetty was pretty fierce.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:12:09 MDT

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The wind out on the jetty was pretty fierce. - DSCN1267.jpg

I like Dad's hair in this one.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:12:08 MDT

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I like Dad's hair in this one. - DSCN1268.jpg

They're troopers. It was really windy that day.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:11:51 MDT

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They're troopers. It was really windy that day. - DSCN1269.jpg

When Dad sees water, he must scamper across it. This sometimes ends in tears, but not today.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:11:50 MDT

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When Dad sees water, he must scamper across it. This sometimes ends in tears, but not today. - DSCN1271.jpg

Inside the walls, Blackness was quite stunning.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:11:49 MDT

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Inside the walls, Blackness was quite stunning. - DSCN1272.jpg

When ya gotta go... This one's for you, Becky.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:11:48 MDT

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When ya gotta go... This one's for you, Becky. - DSCN1273.jpg

Who's that in those windows?

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:08:34 MDT

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Who's that in those windows? - DSCN1277.jpg

Hello!

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Hello! - DSCN1278.jpg

It was much less windy inside with glass in the windows.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:04:28 MDT

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It was much less windy inside with glass in the windows. - DSCN1281.jpg

We chose not to walk the battlements in the gale-force winds. That's the Kingdom of Fife across the water.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:03:48 MDT

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We chose not to walk the battlements in the gale-force winds. That's the Kingdom of Fife across the water. - DSCN1279.jpg

Just a head.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:03:32 MDT

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Just a head. - DSCN1274.jpg

It was super windy at the top of the small castle.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:02:46 MDT

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It was super windy at the top of the small castle. - DSCN1275.jpg

We could see the Forth Road and Rail Bridges in the distance.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:02:08 MDT

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We could see the Forth Road and Rail Bridges in the distance. - DSCN1276.jpg

This is where Monica can stay when she comes to visit. I'm hilarious.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:53:34 MDT

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This is where Monica can stay when she comes to visit. I'm hilarious. - DSCN1282.jpg

The Forth Road and Rail Bridges. I think they're beautiful...but I'm a giant Scotland nerd.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:53:03 MDT

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The Forth Road and Rail Bridges. I think they're beautiful...but I'm a giant Scotland nerd. - DSCN1284.jpg

More of the ruined abbey. We were too late to go in.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:52:31 MDT

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More of the ruined abbey. We were too late to go in. - DSCN1289.jpg

The ruined abbey in Dunfermline.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:52:30 MDT

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The ruined abbey in Dunfermline. - DSCN1286.jpg

We were able to walk around the grounds of the church, though.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:52:29 MDT

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We were able to walk around the grounds of the church, though. - DSCN1285.jpg

King Robert the Bruce was buried in Dunfermline Abbey.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:52:28 MDT

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King Robert the Bruce was buried in Dunfermline Abbey. - DSCN1287.jpg

But his heart was taken on Crusade and later buried in Melrose Abbey.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:52:27 MDT

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But his heart was taken on Crusade and later buried in Melrose Abbey. - DSCN1290.jpg

It's a beautiful church and I'm sorry we weren't able to see the inside.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:52:26 MDT

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It's a beautiful church and I'm sorry we weren't able to see the inside. - DSCN1291.jpg

A random pretty garden adjacent to the Abbey Church.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:52:25 MDT

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A random pretty garden adjacent to the Abbey Church. - DSCN1293.jpg

Dunfermline is the home of my favorite lecturer of all time...Steve Boardman.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:52:24 MDT

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Dunfermline is the home of my favorite lecturer of all time...Steve Boardman. - DSCN1295.jpg

There was some debate as to what animal was perched atop the weather vane. I so wish it were a squirrel, but I fear it's a rooster.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:52:23 MDT

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There was some debate as to what animal was perched atop the weather vane. I so wish it were a squirrel, but I fear it's a rooster. - DSCN1292.jpg

We managed to find a pay toilet that was ajar...and utilized this bit of rare good luck.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:52:22 MDT

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We managed to find a pay toilet that was ajar...and utilized this bit of rare good luck. - DSCN1294.jpg

Getting a tad artsy...

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:50:20 MDT

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Getting a tad artsy... - DSCN1296.jpg

This church once held the relics of St. Margaret...wife of Malcolm III and mother of King David I.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:50:19 MDT

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This church once held the relics of St. Margaret...wife of Malcolm III and mother of King David I. - DSCN1298.jpg

The precurser to Dunfermline Abbey was founded by Malcolm III with Margaret's help.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:50:18 MDT

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The precurser to Dunfermline Abbey was founded by Malcolm III with Margaret's help. - DSCN1299.jpg

Can't get enough Scottish History...we miss you, Steve Boardman.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:50:17 MDT

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Can't get enough Scottish History...we miss you, Steve Boardman. - DSCN1301.jpg

Ahh...Dunfermline...so pretty, and what a perfect day.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:50:16 MDT

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Ahh...Dunfermline...so pretty, and what a perfect day. - DSCN1300.jpg

Apparently there are free-range peacocks in Dunfermline. What?

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:50:15 MDT

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Apparently there are free-range peacocks in Dunfermline. What? - DSCN1303.jpg

The Crannog Centre is on Loch Tay and was well worth the drive.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:47:40 MDT

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The Crannog Centre is on Loch Tay and was well worth the drive. - DSCN1305.jpg

Gorgeous snow covered hills at the Crannog Centre.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:47:39 MDT

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Gorgeous snow covered hills at the Crannog Centre. - DSCN1304.jpg

He's a true Iron-Age man...

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:47:38 MDT

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He's a true Iron-Age man... - DSCN1307.jpg

I really wanna live in one of these. I think it'll fit in the backyard...

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:47:37 MDT

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I really wanna live in one of these. I think it'll fit in the backyard... - DSCN1306.jpg

This adorable Scottish lad was showing us how to use the Iron Age lathe.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:47:36 MDT

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This adorable Scottish lad was showing us how to use the Iron Age lathe. - DSCN1309.jpg

Then lovely Gavin demonstrated fire making with a bow.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:47:35 MDT

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Then lovely Gavin demonstrated fire making with a bow. - DSCN1313.jpg

Is that smoke I see?

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:47:34 MDT

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Is that smoke I see? - DSCN1314.jpg

I think it is!

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:47:33 MDT

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I think it is! - DSCN1316.jpg

Next you pop the ember into some tinder and blow gently.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:47:32 MDT

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Next you pop the ember into some tinder and blow gently. - DSCN1318.jpg

Isn't he beautiful? His name's Gavin and he's too young for me. Amanda?

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:47:31 MDT

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Isn't he beautiful? His name's Gavin and he's too young for me. Amanda? - DSCN1320.jpg

The tinder is starting to smoke a little more.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:47:30 MDT

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The tinder is starting to smoke a little more. - DSCN1322.jpg

Blow gently, Gavin! So gently!

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:47:29 MDT

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Blow gently, Gavin! So gently! - DSCN1323.jpg

I believe his eyes were beginning to stream with all that smoke.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:46:20 MDT

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I believe his eyes were beginning to stream with all that smoke. - DSCN1325.jpg

I see tiny wee sparks coming from the ember!

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:46:19 MDT

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I see tiny wee sparks coming from the ember! - DSCN1326.jpg

Fire! Success! Well done, Gavin. Well done.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:46:18 MDT

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Fire! Success! Well done, Gavin. Well done. - DSCN1327.jpg

Dad is demonstrating the proper way to drill a hole in a rock using a stick and a bow.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:46:17 MDT

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Dad is demonstrating the proper way to drill a hole in a rock using a stick and a bow. - DSCN1328.jpg

Dad could have lived in the Iron Age but would have had to invent the quarter-mile to be truly happy.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:46:16 MDT

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Dad could have lived in the Iron Age but would have had to invent the quarter-mile to be truly happy. - DSCN1329.jpg

Gavin showed his affinity for \"woman\'s work.\"

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:46:15 MDT

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Gavin showed his affinity for \"woman\'s work.\" - DSCN1330.jpg

Mom took a crack at grinding grain.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:11:38 MDT

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Mom took a crack at grinding grain. - DSCN1331.jpg

Look! Flour! Do that for four more hours and we can make some bread!

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:11:37 MDT

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Look! Flour! Do that for four more hours and we can make some bread! - DSCN1332.jpg

O-kaaay...are they dangerous?...

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:11:36 MDT

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O-kaaay...are they dangerous?... - DSCN1333.jpg

We paid a visit to the Heathergem factory in Pitlochry.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:11:35 MDT

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We paid a visit to the Heathergem factory in Pitlochry. - DSCN1334.jpg

Then we drove an hour to Glamis Castle. Just look at those hills in the background.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:11:34 MDT

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Then we drove an hour to Glamis Castle. Just look at those hills in the background. - DSCN1335.jpg

The next day Mom and Dad made their way to Edinburgh on their own.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:03:03 MDT

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The next day Mom and Dad made their way to Edinburgh on their own. - 100_0357.jpg

After the 1 1/2 hour trip, Dad needed a nap.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:03:02 MDT

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After the 1 1/2 hour trip, Dad needed a nap. - 100_0354.jpg

The lovely Royal Mile in the heart of the Old City.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:02:42 MDT

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The lovely Royal Mile in the heart of the Old City. - 100_0374.jpg

Piper!

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:02:41 MDT

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Piper! - 100_0359.jpg

More Royal Mile.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:02:40 MDT

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More Royal Mile. - 100_0358.jpg

Umm...

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:02:06 MDT

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Umm... - 100_0372.jpg

Inside Edinburgh Castle.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:02:05 MDT

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Inside Edinburgh Castle. - 100_0369.jpg

The door under the clock tower leads to the crown jewels.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:02:04 MDT

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The door under the clock tower leads to the crown jewels. - 100_0368.jpg

The Scottish War Memorial.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:02:03 MDT

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The Scottish War Memorial. - 100_0367.jpg

One of the many gates in the castle.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:02:02 MDT

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One of the many gates in the castle. - 100_0366.jpg

View of Calton Hill from the castle.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:02:01 MDT

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View of Calton Hill from the castle. - 100_0365.jpg

Same view zoomed out. You can see Waverley Station in the center.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:02:00 MDT

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Same view zoomed out. You can see Waverley Station in the center. - 100_0362.jpg

Dad and Arthur\'s Seat in the background.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:01:59 MDT

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Dad and Arthur\'s Seat in the background. - 100_0361.jpg

Yay for castles!

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:01:58 MDT

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Yay for castles! - 100_0360.jpg

Tee-hee!

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:01:57 MDT

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Tee-hee! - DSCN1337.jpg

The folks made a trip to St. Andrews all by themselves on Thursday.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:01:09 MDT

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The folks made a trip to St. Andrews all by themselves on Thursday. - 100_0404.jpg

Because I wasn\'t with them, I can\'t describe these.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:01:08 MDT

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Because I wasn\'t with them, I can\'t describe these. - 100_0410.jpg

But I\'m pretty sure that\'s the beach where they filmed Chariots of Fire in the back.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:01:07 MDT

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But I\'m pretty sure that\'s the beach where they filmed Chariots of Fire in the back. - 100_0408.jpg

Self-explanatory.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:01:06 MDT

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Self-explanatory. - 100_0407.jpg

The castle at St. Andrews.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:01:05 MDT

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The castle at St. Andrews. - 100_0405.jpg

Mom with the North Sea and some of the castle\'s old foundations.

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Mom with the North Sea and some of the castle\'s old foundations. - 100_0403.jpg

Peek!

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:01:03 MDT

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Peek! - 100_0402.jpg

Buddha.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:01:02 MDT

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Buddha. - 100_0400.jpg

They climbed the very high tower (156 steps, or something like that.)

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:01:01 MDT

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They climbed the very high tower (156 steps, or something like that.) - 100_0383.jpg

The castle and the pointy bits of the cathedral.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:01:00 MDT

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The castle and the pointy bits of the cathedral. - 100_0382.jpg

St. Andrews used to be a major pilgrimmage destination, so all roads lead to the cathedral.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:00:59 MDT

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St. Andrews used to be a major pilgrimmage destination, so all roads lead to the cathedral. - 100_0377.jpg

The cathedral was ruined during the Reformation.

melonator79 — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:00:58 MDT

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The cathedral was ruined during the Reformation. - 100_0376.jpg