Sir Walter Scott Monument

The Scott Monument is a major piece of Edinburgh’s landscape, and was built to honor one of Scotland’s most famous authors: Sir Walter Scott. Join me for a bit of history and a virtual tour via pictures taken in 2012!

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The Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel

During my vacation in 2020 before lockdown happened, I got a chance to go see the Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel in Falkirk—so here’s a wee bit about that adventure including plenty of photos!

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The Wallace Monument

The Wallace Monument is probably the greatest focal point in Stirling. So recognizable and amazing to see as it climbs above the surrounding scenery. It’s was a comfort to see as I walked to class—and very eerie on the days when the fog and mist swallowed it whole!

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Cairns in Modern-Day

Today, you’re less likely to find cairns being used as burial grounds such as the Clava Cairns, unless they are relics you are visiting. But it’s still very important that we, as visitors, respect these relics, don’t tamper with them, and don’t rebuild them (unless we do so in our own backyard).

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Clava Cairns

In 2013, my mom and I made a stop at the Clava Cairns, a well-known series of cairns in the Highlands. In this entry, I talk about the experience, share some of the history of the cairns, and share a bunch of pictures of the location.

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