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Post by mike on Jun 2, 2006 3:48:19 GMT 10
Elly has promised not to hit me (at least not very hard) for posting some images, so here are some more I hope you will enjoy. When in the Stirling area, there is so much to see and do. The Wallace Monument, Stirling Castle, the Smith Art Gallery, etc. Here's one of those lesser-known places that everyone needs to see - Cambuskenneth Abbey. The Abbey is the final resting place for King James III and Queen Margaret of Denmark. There is a story that must be briefly touched upon here. When William Wallace was murdered in London, Longshanks ordered the quarters of his body to be displayed in various places. It is told that Wallace's left arm and shoulder were nailed to Stirling Brig, as a grim reminder. The story holds that the monks of Cambuskenneth Abbey removed the arm and buried it within the Abbey grounds. Where this stone marker lies, actually - You'll notice that the marker bears a resemblance to an arrow. We had to leave some white roses there, to mark our visit. The interesting thing about this 'arrow', is what it is pointing toward. If you stand at the rear of the arrow and look in the direction it indicates, you are looking at -
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Post by Elly on Jun 2, 2006 21:26:13 GMT 10
Wonderful photos of the abbey Mike, its true it isn't on most tourists' itinerary, and it is a wonderful place with a great thought provoking story which to me could be authentic, I truly hope it is true, actually with the sentiment the people held for Wallace, I am sure if it had been at all possible or feasible, it is most likely it did happen that way. Thank you for posting them, no slaps or cuffs on the lug warranted #happy#
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Post by neil6147 on Jun 5, 2006 4:24:36 GMT 10
Hi to you all. I have not long returned from a drive to the Stirlingshire area and hope you will like the photos I am about to submit. We were just north of Bridge of Allan o the north of Stirling. And spent some time at in the area of the Battle of Sherrifmuir. On the way going up the south side of the hill you are given some good views looking east over the Firth of Forth. Then I spotted what looked to me to be a great photo of the top of the Wallace monument. I then tried the Binoculars infront of the camera lens which gave me the following photo. From here we travelled the short distance by road to the monument for the Battle of Sherrifmuir. Then we returned home. Hope this gives you some idea of what my country is like. And how I see it from a non tourist. Hope you enjoyed.
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Post by mike on Jun 5, 2006 5:49:21 GMT 10
Good images, Neil. Here is a rather poor, grainy image of Ken Schirra, Grand Prior of the Scottish Knights Templar, performing the commemorative service at the Macrae Monument, last November - Sheriffmuir is such an incredible area, displaying a beauty of its own, while its history seems to be whispering in your ear.
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Post by mike on Jun 5, 2006 6:24:31 GMT 10
A view of the Wallace Monument, framed in the center cannon slot at Stirling Castle. The Wallace Monument, Abbey Craig and the Ochils all make for such an amazing view. Taken from the 'Old Bridge', upstream toward the site where the original Stirling Brig was thought to have stood. Another, looking upriver from the 'Old Bridge'. And one looking downriver, to the 'New Bridge'. Looking up at Stirling Castle, from the bridge. Neil, here is one I took of Stirling Castle, the day of the Wallace Homecoming at Lanark. I was walking from Bridge of Allan to Stirling Uni, to catch the bus across to Sauchie. (I ended up missing the bus and walking to Menstrie... #angry# ) Stirling Castle, floating in the mist.
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Post by Elly on Jun 6, 2006 6:05:55 GMT 10
wonderful photos, Mike and Neil, thank you.
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Post by dreamy on Jun 6, 2006 6:24:22 GMT 10
Thank you both for posting your pics; they are beautiful. "Stirling Castle floating in the mist" is very touching.
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Post by roper on Jun 7, 2006 3:33:28 GMT 10
God I can wait to get there, your photos keeping me dreaming only 16 weeks to go and Im there
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Post by mike on Jun 7, 2006 10:02:28 GMT 10
only 16 weeks to go and Im there I know exactly how you feel, I'm down to counting the days. I fly back across, the evening of the 30th. Have you started (or thought about starting) a thread with some of your travel plans, whilst there? You might be able to get a ton of insight from somebody like Neil about the little-known places that are worth seeing. There is where I am so fortunate, as I have several pals that live there and are willing to offer suggestions.
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Post by roper on Jun 7, 2006 23:28:20 GMT 10
Hi Mike, no I didnt think about starting a thread about the trip plans, I will try and do that, I thought I would do one after we come back so I can post the million pics we are going to take lol Neil has been so helpfull, giving me great tips and wonderful pics and links, every one here has giving me suggestions and my friend in Glasgow has helped me out as well. my problem is there is soooo much we want to do we cant squeeze it all into the limited time we will be there, but....... hey theres a reason to go back
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Post by mike on Jun 8, 2006 0:32:04 GMT 10
Oh, yes, there are countless reasons to go back. This upcoming trip will be my third in the last 10 months. I see you are in MO. Who are you flying with? I've used US Airways through Philadelphia and Continental through Newark. This trip is American through O'Hare. I fly to O'Hare out of Indy and the layovers in Chicago are minimal, compared to the others. The prices this time of year are outrageous, but there's a certain young lady that I am most anxious to see.
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Post by neil6147 on Jun 8, 2006 1:44:51 GMT 10
Do I hear the joys of love on this forum. LOL
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