The Scottish Parliament Building.

When Scotland won it’s parliamentary independence from England in 1999, work began on a building to house it’s own Scottish Parliament. After being accommodated by the Church of Scotland in the General Assembly Hall on the Royal Mile for 5 years, the Scottish Parliament moved into it’s new home opposite the Queen’s Edinburgh residence, Holyrood Palace.  On 6th October, [...]

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The Royal Side of Scotland

The premiere visitor attraction in Scotland is without doubt the Edinburgh Castle which sits atop a volcanic rock at the pinnacle of the Royal Mile. There are various things to see at Edinburgh Castle such as the Scottish Crown Jewels which are on display, as well as the Stone of Destiny which is where Scottish [...]

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