The superb National Gallery of Scotland, located on The Mound in Edinburgh’s city centre, contains one of the United Kingdom’s finest collections of world-class paintings and sculpture. The graceful building, which opened in 1859, was designed by William Henry Playfair in a classic architectural style reminiscent of the temples of ancient Greece. [image credit: Topaz [...]
Continue reading...Saturday, June 27, 2009
Edinburgh, the vibrant and age old capital of Scotland blends an exciting mix of historic buildings with a contemporary ambiance. But it is the old section off the Royal Mile that truly defines the flavor of Old Scotland. One of the most interesting places to explore is the Writers’ Museum Edinburgh housed in what was [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, June 25, 2009
The Museum of Childhood, Edinburgh is a celebration of toys and playing. The museum’s historic and modern toys, children’s clothing, and other childhood treasures bring smiles to every visitor’s face. The collection at the Museum of Childhood, Edinburgh is a delight, and the exhibits are full of interesting stories and history. The evolution of rocking [...]
Continue reading...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...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 [...]
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