Tues 7/17 Mid 70's More Sun!
A chance to see a unique part of the Celtic culture of Scotlahnd, South Queensferry is a part of the Firth of Forth, an arm of the North Sea and a point of access to the capitol city of Edinburgh. A country about the size of the state of Maine, the country is part of the northern-most in the U.K. and one of the prettiest capitols in all of Europe with a castle perched high above for defensive reasons.
Visits to see St. Margaret's Chapel, the Crown Room and apartments are popular in
Edinburgh Castle. Outside the castle, the Esplanade is a military parade ground where musicians thrill spectators during the annual Tatoo ceremonies.The Royal Mile consists of a number of streets that join each other downhill at Holyrood Palace - a royal retreat since the 16th century. Many in the group chose the hop on/hop off bus to see the most popular sights in Old Town.
The golf lovers in the group made a pilgrimage to the ancestral, "Home of Golf" - St. Andrews for an opportunity to celebrate the legacy of the game. The Royal & Ancient Golf Club - one of the oldest in the world - is a site like no other with the picturesque and famous clock greeting golfers on the 1st tee and 18th green. The town is also host to some 9,000 univeristy students where Kate first met her "Prince" William.
The golf match between Dave & Deb (5 rounds) ended with a decisive female victory at the newer Kingsbarns Golf Links. Deb embraced the seaside course carding an impressive 81 and found the modern-ness of the linksstyle course with the help of 18 year-old caddie Ruri.
The sunny day (10 out of 12!!) by the sea or the top of castle hill made for brilliant photo oppts as well. Not sure if anyone was brave enought to try the Haggis dish, but a few of us enjoyed a Pint of Tennants (or 2)!
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