The Manuscript of Monte Cassino (the Big Foot)
A relatively new edition to Edinburgh’s historic monuments, the Manuscript of Monte Cassino – also known as the Big Foot – is a sculpture many tourists pass, but few realise is there. Even among the locals near Picardy Place (where the Manuscript of Monte Cassino is located), the three bronze segments are regarded more as [...]
Continue reading...The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
With a goal of developing new comedy in Scotland as well as to provide a variety of comedic forms and excellent value to the customers, The Stand Comedy Club was established in 1995 in Edinburgh with a sister location in Glasgow. These two venues are Scotland’s only full-time comedy venues and as such are gaining [...]
Continue reading...The People’s Story Edinburgh
Monday, June 22, 2009
Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it, or so goes the famous axiom. The People’s Story Edinburgh is a perfect chance to immerse yourself in nearly two hundred years of Scottish history and make sure you never forget it. The People’s Story is housed in what is probably the most important building [...]
Continue reading...Summer Arrives In Edinburgh, A Photo Collection
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Today marks the first day of summer, to honour the warmest of seasons in Edinburgh we present you with a gallery showing the best of Edinburgh in summertime. Enjoy the pictures as we guide you through our beautiful Edinburgh in summer. Central Edinburgh in Summer Even in the centre of Edinburgh there are plenty of [...]
Continue reading...The Melville Monument
Saturday, June 20, 2009
No tour of the architectural beauty of Edinburgh would be complete without a stop by the Melville Monument. To the uninitiated, this 42.6 meter high column was erected in honor of Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville, a renowned Scottish lawyer who held a variety of offices during his lifetime including First Lord of the Admiralty [...]
Continue reading...Dugald Stewart Monument
Friday, June 19, 2009
If you are in the beautiful city of Edinburgh, you definitely should take the time to walk around to experience some of the many important monuments in the area. One such important structure to see is the Dugald Stewart Monument. This structure is located on top of Calton Hill and is hard to miss because [...]
Continue reading...National Museum Of Scotland
Thursday, June 18, 2009
The National Museum of Scotland, located on Chambers Street in Edinburgh, is a spectacular attraction that links past with present. The unique design is a literal walk through Scottish history. Ancient artefacts, beginning in the basement level, gradually give way to displays that take you on a journey over the ages. It’s intricate array of [...]
Continue reading...The Nelson Monument
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
The Nelson Monument stands 106 feet high, contains 143 steps in a spiral staircase, and is proudly located on Carlton Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland. Designed by Robert Burn, and constructed in 1816, the structure is intentionally tall enough to be seen by ships in port at Leith Roads. The illustrious tower is a tribute to Lord [...]
Continue reading...Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
If you are looking for an amazing art gallery in Edinburgh, Scotland, then you need to visit the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. This Queen Street gallery is the space that plays home to the country’s national collection of portraits. The following includes some basic information about this world-famous spot in Scotland. [Image credit: airminded] Architecture [...]
Continue reading...Ross Fountain
Monday, June 15, 2009
The Ross Fountain is located in the Princes Street Gardens of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is named, not for its designer who is unknown, but for Daniel Ross who purchased it for the city in 1862. The iron statue was designed and cast in northeast France at the Durenne Ironworks of Haute-Marne. It was displayed at [...]
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
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