Aug 17, 2009 - St. Andrews, Anstruther, Edinburgh

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Aug 15, 2009 - Rangers 4 - Falkirk 1

Hello, We went to Glasgow to see a Scottish Premier League futbol match. ... The Glasgow Rangers, defending champions, beat Falkirk 4-1. ... The game was sold out and never silent with huge sections of supporters chanting rhymes that we couldn't understand; we had a great time.Hello, We went to Glasgow to see a Scottish Premier League futbol match. ... The Glasgow Rangers, defending champions, beat Falkirk 4-1. ... The game was sold out and never silent with huge sections of supporters chanting rhymes that we couldn't understand; we had a great time....

Aug 14, 2009 - We made it to Scotland!

Hi everyone, After a VERY long travel day, we made it to Scotland. Today we have found our way into Glasgow from where we're staying in Airdrie via taxi and then train. ... It is raining today but it's not too cold.Hi everyone, After a VERY long travel day, we made it to Scotland. Today we have found our way into Glasgow from where we're staying in Airdrie via taxi and then train. ... It is raining today but it's not too cold....

Aug 13, 2009 - Pipe Dreams

We were spending one night in Glasgow on our three week trip by car of all of England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland – you can see so much more in so much less time when you are young!. ... Glasgow was an overnight destination only because my cousin was training as a nurse in what appeared to be a misery of a town. ... Fast forward 29 years and Glasgow becomes a destination only because it was the cheapest and most direct way from Madrid to Scotland, on our way to re-visit Laurence who was just bursting into life within the safety of her mother’s womb on that first visit so many years ago. ... Although quite ‘cathedral-ed’ out, we were sucked into the interior of the Glasgow example because of its claim to being the best gothic cathedral in all of Europe. ... As if to ensure that Scotland is truly a secular state, Glasgow also presents the only Museum of Religion which makes a brave attempt at bringing the planet’s major religious beliefs to the masses without judgement, condescension or hypocrisy. ...

Jul 27, 2009 - Trains, trains, trains

Took the train from Edinburgh (8:00)to London, then a 3 hr stop over so we had to have our last taste of Irish Guinness (extra cold) then caught the Euro Star to Paris.Took the train from Edinburgh (8:00)to London, then a 3 hr stop over so we had to have our last taste of Irish Guinness (extra cold) then caught the Euro Star to Paris....

Jul 26, 2009 - World's End Pub

Well it was as opposite as it could be from the day before: weather grey, showers, overcast.Well it was as opposite as it could be from the day before: weather grey, showers, overcast....

Jul 25, 2009 - Aisling's Children

I was so excited to enter Holyrod (not sure if it 2 "o's" or one)Park the first stop was the clan tents.I was so excited to enter Holyrod (not sure if it 2 "o's" or one)Park the first stop was the clan tents....

Jul 24, 2009 - The Dream is Seen

Our lovely hostess offered us fresh fruit, which was refreshing after many mornings of the Scottish brkst.Our lovely hostess offered us fresh fruit, which was refreshing after many mornings of the Scottish brkst....

Jul 23, 2009 - Scotch & St Andrews

Had breakfast with a very nice couple, Charlie & Helen, from just outside of France.Had breakfast with a very nice couple, Charlie & Helen, from just outside of France....

Jul 22, 2009 - The Search for "Nessy"

We decided to drive around Skye to see an old graveyard and thatched homes of long ago.We decided to drive around Skye to see an old graveyard and thatched homes of long ago....

Jul 21, 2009 - Glasgow, Scotland

We were able to eat dinner at a sidewalk cafe on our first night in Glasgow. ... What a surprise! We expected rain and cold.We were able to eat dinner at a sidewalk cafe on our first night in Glasgow. ... What a surprise! We expected rain and cold....

Jul 21, 2009 - Isle of Skye

I must admit I found sleeping in a hostel interesting, am sure I would have faired much better in my younger days.I must admit I found sleeping in a hostel interesting, am sure I would have faired much better in my younger days....