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Our last full day in Scotland. We checked out the bustling port district of Leith where the decommissioned (in 1997) royal yacht, Britannia serves as an historical marker and tourist attraction. I must say, a really plush way to travel…almost … Continue reading →

The bar area (morning…later, jam packed and blaring) Tigerlily hotel in the (relatively) new part of Edinburgh symbolizes the scene in this pulsating city. Good looking and stylish young people everywhere. Eclectic, modern-leaning decor, awareness of sustainability and recycling, attention … Continue reading →

A walking tour of compact St. Andrews, only one mile across (about the size of Bordentown – and just a little older). The city is the home of prestigious University of St. Andrews, Scotland’s oldest institution of higher learning. It … Continue reading →