Pic spam from Scotland part 1

[madeleone]

here are a few pics from our trip so far, I can't believe that it's half over already. Our two weeks in Scotland end on Saturday and we move on to Ireland.

This one isn't Scotland, but it was the start of our trip. This is me with my adorable grandson. We stayed at my daughters house the night before we left and our son-in-law drove us to the airport.



This is me again, but now it is Scotland. This is Rosslyn Chapel, if you've read or watched the Divinci Code you will remember this.



Hubby, outside Edinburgh Castle:



This is inside the castle walls. Can't recall what it was originally, but it's now a Scottish war memorial.



This was the sign for a restaurant just outside the entrance to the castle. We didn't get to eat there but it looked really cool. :)



This is Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, England. I got to meet talesofsnape and spend the day with her here.



Here's Tales and I together before heading into the castle.



Alnwick was used for filming some scenes from the first two HP movies, we think the flying lesson scenes were filmed here.



And some familiar visitors showed up during our tour of the castle. ;)



This is Glammis castle, the childhood home of the late Queen Mother. It is only a few miles from our last cottage.






I will post a few more later. Today is our last full day in Scotland and tomorrow it's on to new adventures!

Comments

[talesofsnape.livejournal.com]

And it really was a great day. It just flew by, though. Is Glammis the castle from 'The Scottish Play'? I know it's spelled differently in the play but it's not as if WS even spelled his own name consistently.

[madeleone]

It was a great day, I'm so glad we got the chance to meet.

Yes, Glamis is that castle (I just realized today that I was spelling it wrong when I programed it into the GPS and it couldn't find it. LOL)

[toblass.livejournal.com]

Awesome photos! How wonderful to see you were able to meet up with the lovely talesofsnape as well. I love that sign...makes me want to know more about that place. The castles are all gorgeous and I'm sure photos don't do them justice. And of course, those familiar folks who showed up just had to crash the party, eh? Enjoy the rest of your trip and I hope to see more photos.

[madeleone]

It's been lots of fun. I poked my head in the door of The Witchery and it did look like a very interesting place, but we weren't ready to eat just then so didn't stop. Yeah, those tiny friends just keep following me around. :)

[dickgloucester.livejournal.com]

It looks as though you're having a wonderful trip!

[madeleone]

It has been great so far.

[helenarickman.livejournal.com]

What a cutie-pie! And what an exciting trip! I've always wanted to do all of the UK over an extended period. Enjoy!

[madeleone]

Thanks, he just turned 6 months old. I'm sure you would enjoy the trip, I hope you get to do it some day. :)

[beffeysue.livejournal.com]

That is one handsome grandson!!! Takes after his grandparents. :^)

Your photos are magical! I love anything to do with the UK, and I can't wait to see more of you trip.
Have fun!

[madeleone]

Thanks, Beffey. We think he's quite the guy, but then we may be just a wee bit biased. ;)

So glad you like the pics so far, I have more and will get around to posting them too.

[delphipsmith]

I so wish we had castles around here. The Witchery looks great :)

[madeleone]

Wouldn't it be cool if we did?

[blueartemis07.livejournal.com]

What lovely pictures!

[madeleone]

Thanks!

[diabolica.livejournal.com]

What a handsome boy your grandson is!

Soooooo envious! Your trip looks AMAZING!!! Also: you got to meet up with Tales, which is win. Enjoy your time in Ireland!

[madeleone]

Thanks, of course we think so. ;) Yes, getting a chance to meet Tales was one of the highlights of then trip.

We arrived in Ireland last night and the stone cottage, The Granary, it just as I'd pictured it. I love it.

[junewilliams7.livejournal.com]

darling baby! he looks like he will be crawling and walking soon, so no more baby and hello toddler.

glad you are having a great time and met up with Tales. thanks for letting us share your dream holiday!

[madeleone]

Thanks, June. He is growing and changing so fast, but that is the way with babies. We Skyped today and he kept looking at the screen and grinning like he was wondering how Nonnie and Grampy got inside that little square box.

I will post more pics very soon.

[hummingbyrdd.livejournal.com]

Oh cool, you posted some pictures. These are great! I'm very envious.

[madeleone]

Thanks, sweetie. I'm glad you like the pics, I'll post more soon.

[christev.livejournal.com]

Well, I'm only about a week late, but am practically bouncing off the walls, squeeing over these pictures! I'm so happy for/jealous of/thrilled for you to see what looks like a spectacular trip! Seriously, this looks like exactly the sort of trip I'd love to take - all the castles, mixed in with a good dose of HP fun, not to mention some Fangirlistan time with Tales! Hope the rest of the trip was as wonderful as this part was.

*squishes you*

[madeleone]

Hey sweetie, just catching up here. The wifi at the last two places has been very slow to none at times. Wanted to post more pics but it may have to wait until we get back home. We have been very busy and this is our last week. Saw Kilkenny castle today and took a tour of Kilkenny in a little train/tram kind of ride.

Having a great time.