Shamus O'Reilly:
The heart marks the site of the old Tolbooth – you are encouraged to spit for good luck - umm?!
Shamus O'Reilly:
Alison arranged for us to have a special guided tour of the Mansfield Traquair Centre (£1.50 - bargain!)
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Decorated by Phoebe Traquair – I loved the dazzling mixture of colour, texture and symbolism
Shamus O'Reilly:
National Monument is often referred to as Edinburgh’s disgrace – a touch harsh methinks
Shamus O'Reilly:
What type of column is Jody? Doric? Ionic? Corinthian?
Shamus O'Reilly:
I am sure that Edinburgh has more dreaming spires than Oxford!?
Shamus O'Reilly:
Rosslyn Chapel has received a lot of attention thanks to The Da Vinci Code
Shamus O'Reilly:
This was my favourite a lintel describing virtues and vices - well worth zooming in for
Shamus O'Reilly:
Jumping for joy at Tantallon castle!
Shamus O'Reilly:
St Andrews Cathedral ruins
Shamus O'Reilly:
Jody joins the growing ranks of the undead!
Shamus O'Reilly:
St Andrews museum has an impressive collection of stonework
Shamus O'Reilly:
Exploring St Andrews castle mine and countermine
Shamus O'Reilly:
Jody working flat out
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Zoom! Visiting Aberdeen beach to let Jody have a run around!
Shamus O'Reilly:
Alison's unusual technique for cleaning windows at Dunnottar castle
Shamus O'Reilly:
Snug as a bug in a… duvet on top of a sheepskin… rug!
Shamus O'Reilly:
Nervously enjoying the view from the Scott monument
Shamus O'Reilly:
I had a “deep-seated” fear it would come tumbling down!
Shamus O'Reilly:
It was an artist’s wet dream and a hypochondriac’s worst nightmare!
Shamus O'Reilly:
Jody was impressed with the range of ensuite facilities available
Shamus O'Reilly:
Jumping for joy at Hadrian's Wall
Shamus O'Reilly:
Preparation for the bonfire at Calton Hill at the end of the Torchlight Procession
Shamus O'Reilly:
The burning of a wicker effigy of a rampant lion on Calton Hill
Shamus O'Reilly:
Fireworks from the City Observatory on Calton Hill
Shamus O'Reilly:
Once in a blue moon
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A few wee drams
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Jody helping me at the bar
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'Scuse me while I kiss this guy
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Forth Railway Bridge, Edinburgh.
