#893 Edinburgh, Scotland

With its famous castle overshadowing the city, giving magnificent views over the Firth of Fourth, Edinburgh is a charming place! The high street runs along the edge of the park with the castle sitting above. Historically it was important, not only as the capital and home of the Scottish parliament, but before that as an Enlightenment center and a hillfort for the kingdom of Gododden. 

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edinburgh

#913 Hadrian's Wall, England/Scotland

One of the most interesting places I went to as a child was Hadrian's Wall between England and Scotland -- it held my imagination and helped to instill a fascination with history. Unfortunately, I don't have any photos of that time with me, but I hold an image in my mind that is very similar to the Wikipedia photo below, where it is completely ruined and surrounded by placid farmland.

To think that the wall was intended to keep out 'barbarians' when no doubt the Roman's lived in a comparatively barbaric lifestyle compared to today. If I was to think of it like a politician, I suppose I would view it as being a way to regulate immigration, customs, smuggling and other border-control issues!

One day I would like to walk the full length (around 120km long).



Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hadrian's_Wall Both photo and map are from this source.

#987 Orkney Islands, Scotland, Britain

Just north of John O' Groats, the tip of the Scottish mainland, in the cold North Sea lie the Orkney Islands. Very few trees, vicious winds, rough seas, and general misty coldness make it less than appealing for some, but amazingly mystical for others. The hardy settlers live above a wide range of historical relics, from the early stone mason tribes to the Picts, Norse, Scots and Danes. Anyone interested in neolithic cultures will adore Skara Brae, Europe's most complete Stone Age village, unearthed in a storm in 1850. Of its 70 islands, 20 of which are inhabited, spectacular birdlife abounds, and there are beautiful walks along impressive cliffs. It is also home to several WWII wrecks (near the base at Scapa Flow).

Ring of Brodgar stone circle and other monoliths.

Skara Brae

Kirkwall, the capital of the Orkneys.

Source: Wikipedia 'Skara Brae', 'Orkney Islands'

Ebenezer Place - World's Shortest Street

Ebenezer Place is an existing road in the area of ​​Wick, Caithness, Scotland. And this road has a uniqueness that is global, that is recorded by the Guinness Book of Records as the shortest path in the world with 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in).

There is only one house on this road, built in 1883. The building is a hotel (Mackays) and the owner has been instructed to paint the street name on the side. He was officially declared the streets in 1887.

Mary Kings Close

Mary Kings Close is an old Edinburgh or underground streets that are under the buildings in the Old Town of Edinburgh, Scotland. Of the legend in circulation, many people died in this place in the 17th century. When visiting or touring in this place, many visitors feel his arms or legs pulled by an invisible person. One tip to get around safely in this place, go ahead, never look back no matter what terjadi.Terutama when there is "strength" that feels strange approach.

However, new research and archaeological evidence has revealed that the cover is actually composed of a number of closing the narrow streets with houses originally tenements on either side, stretching up to seven stories tall. Mary King's Close is now a commercial tourist attraction.

Statue of the Mermaid - Arria

Statue of the Mermaid - Arria. Scottish town of Cumbernauld has recently become very famous among tourist, because in this place there is a beautiful mermaid statue guards the entrance into the city.

This statue is very beautiful and charming. Made entirely of metal and depict a mermaid four who had 4 beautiful hand, with both hands stretched out, as if protecting the city, and two others picked up the name of tail. Mermaid named Arria and it was designed by famed British sculptor Andy Scott. The cost to make this statue reaches up to approximately $ 400,000.

But the real beauty of the spectacle that begins in the evening. This statue is a statue of a rig features colored lights and all the lights, put Arria in "light" new. And local governments will expect mermaid luck and charm to the city.

Aran and Orkney Island

 

Aran and Orkney Island, two islands in Scotland this is the secret history of the most important treasure. These two islands located in the cold Scottish sea, two islands attract tourists with a number of castles, ruins, stone circles and ancient temples. If you like the medieval period. Both of these islands must exist in the list of your visit.