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Scotland travel: Climbing on Salisbury Crags in Holyrood Park
Scotland travel: The kids had a great time climbing on Salisbury Crags. Then, a tight closeup of Edinburgh skyline from Holyrood Park. This location is a short drive from Dalhousie Castle, and probably about three hours from Culzean Castle. Real People having Real Fun! You can view this video & other travel videos in full screen near-DVD quality, slideshows & more, all with NO ADS, at www.jpmeyer.com. UK and France travel with von Essen Hotels, www.vonessenhotels.com and with Celtic Castles, www.CelticCastles.com.
Scotland travel: In Edinburgh, we arrive at a pond with swans and pigeons at the base of the Salisbury Crags. This location is a short drive from Dalhousie Castle, and probably about three hours from Culzean Castle. Real People having Real Fun! You can view this video & other travel videos in full screen near-DVD quality, slideshows & more, all with NO ADS, at www.jpmeyer.com. UK and France travel with von Essen Hotels, www.vonessenhotels.com and with Celtic Castles, www.CelticCastles.com.
Scotland travel: Holyrood Park climb to the ruin of St. Anthony's Chapel, and views of Edinburgh. Our accommodations at Dalhousie Castle and Culzean Castle both had ruins on the property, too. Real People having Real Fun! You can view this video & other travel videos in full screen near-DVD quality, slideshows & more, all with NO ADS, at www.jpmeyer.com. UK and France travel with von Essen Hotels, www.vonessenhotels.com and with Celtic Castles, www.CelticCastles.com.
Scotland travel: "Riding the wild cannon" in front of Edinburgh's National Monument. Then, a failed camera experiment: can't slide down a handrail which has bumps in it! All of Edinburgh's attractions are just 20 minutes away from Dalhousie Castle. Finally, some nice views of the West coast of Scotland, and of New Jersey on final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport. Real People having Real Fun! You can view this video & other travel videos in full screen near-DVD quality, slideshows & more, all with NO ADS, at jpmeyer.com. UK and France travel with von Essen Hotels, www.vonessenhotels.com and with Celtic Castles, www.CelticCastles.com.
Scotland travel: Edinburgh Castle "Prisoners of War" exhibition. "In the late 18th and 19th centuries, parts of the castle were used as a jail to hold captured sailors of many nationalities. Among them were citizens of the newly independant USA, still seen as rebels by the British...[this] experience in the castle vaults vividly recalls the conditions the captives endured." (From the guide to Edinburgh Castle pamphlet.) We know that the dungeon of Dalhousie Castle housed it's fair share of prisoners, and Culzean Castle probably held captives in it's cliffside caves. Real People having Real Fun! You can view this video & other travel videos in full screen near-DVD quality, slideshows & more, all with NO ADS, at jpmeyer.com. UK and France travel with von Essen Hotels, www.vonessenhotels.com and with Celtic Castles, www.CelticCastles.com.
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Scotland travel: Royal Mile, Edinburgh, corner Bank and Lawnmarket
Scotland travel: Royal Mile, Edinburgh, corner Bank and Lawnmarket. Then Victoria Street, the famous bi-level street. This is all a short drive from our excellent accommodations at Dalhousie Castle. Real People having Real Fun! You can view this video & other travel videos in full screen near-DVD quality, slideshows & more, all with NO ADS, at jpmeyer.com. UK and France travel with von Essen Hotels, www.vonessenhotels.com and with Celtic Castles, www.CelticCastles.com.
Scotland travel: "The National Monument, Edinburgh is Scotland's memorial to those who died in the Napoleonic Wars" according to Wikipedia. Also visible is the Royal Observatory and several other landmarks of the Edinburgh skyline, along with some piggyback ride fun. All of Edinburgh's attractions are just 20 minutes away from Dalhousie Castle. Real People having Real Fun! You can view this video & other travel videos in full screen near-DVD quality, slideshows & more, all with NO ADS, at jpmeyer.com. UK and France travel with von Essen Hotels, www.vonessenhotels.com and with Celtic Castles, www.CelticCastles.com.
Scotland travel: Views of Edinburgh from Edinburgh Castle. So many famous landmarks! Can't quite see our accomodations in Dalhousie Castle from here - that's about 20 minutes south. Our stay at Culzean Castle later in this trip was about three hours from here. Real People having Real Fun! You can view this video & other travel videos in full screen near-DVD quality, slideshows & more, all with NO ADS, at jpmeyer.com. UK and France travel with von Essen Hotels, www.vonessenhotels.com and with Celtic Castles, www.CelticCastles.com.
Mons Meg is a HUGE canon, among Europe's oldest surviving medieval bombards. Fantastic views and the cemetary where officers have buried their pets since the 1840's. Some kids enjoying the echo of Mons Meg.Scotland travel: Edinburgh Castle, Mons Meg, a HUGE cannon, among Europe's oldest surviving medieval bombards. A 22 inch barrel fired a 396 pound ball almost 2 miles, but only 8 to 10 times a day due to the heat generated by the blast. From this pearch, we has fantastic city views, and one view of the cemetery where officers have buried their pets since the 1840's. Then, some kids enjoying the echo of Mons Meg. Dalhousie Castle and Culzean Castle, where we stayed on this trip, each had their own canons, but obviously no where near as large as Mons Meg.
Scotland travel: Edinburgh Castle. To the inner courtyard, including a view of the living statue called the Beefeater. Our accomodations at Dalhousie Castle had no Beefeaters, nor did Culzean Castle. Then again, those castles did not house Royal Jewels! Real People having Real Fun! You can view this video & other travel videos in full screen near-DVD quality, slideshows & more, all with NO ADS, at jpmeyer.com. UK and France travel with von Essen Hotels, www.vonessenhotels.com and with Celtic Castles, www.CelticCastles.com.
Scotland travel: Edinburgh Castle, first views as we climb up to the entrance. It would be interesting to see Edinburgh Castle as a guest castle, in the style of Dalhousie Castle or Culzean Castle. Real People having Real Fun! You can view this video & other travel videos in full screen near-DVD quality, slideshows & more, all with NO ADS, at jpmeyer.com. UK and France travel with von Essen Hotels, www.vonessenhotels.com and with Celtic Castles, www.CelticCastles.com.
Scotland travel: Inside Edinburgh Castle, first terrace. The six of us minimized the somewhat expensive admission price by purchasing a multi-day, multi-castle family pass. This paid for itself after this first castle. The pass allowed us 'no additional charge' access to literally dozens of other castles around Scotland, all while we were staying at Dalhousie Castle. Real People having Real Fun! You can view this video & other travel videos in full screen near-DVD quality, slideshows & more, all with NO ADS, at jpmeyer.com. UK and France travel with von Essen Hotels, www.vonessenhotels.com and with Celtic Castles, www.CelticCastles.com.
Scotland travel: We begin! A few seconds from a moving vehicle in Edinburgh, then coming up the drive of Dalhousie Castle. Nice First impression! Real People having Real Fun! You can view this video & other travel videos in full screen near-DVD quality, slideshows & more, all with NO ADS, at www.jpmeyer.com. UK and France travel with von Essen Hotels, www.vonessenhotels.com and with Celtic Castles, www.CelticCastles.com.
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Scotland travel: Falconry demonstration at Dalhousie Castle, south of Edinburgh
Scotland travel: From the Orangery restaurant at Dalhousie Castle, we see a demonstration of the art of falconry. Real People having Real Fun! You can view this video & other travel videos in full screen near-DVD quality, slideshows & more, all with NO ADS, at www.jpmeyer.com. UK and France travel with von Essen Hotels, www.vonessenhotels.com and with Celtic Castles, www.CelticCastles.com.
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Scotland travel: Lunch at the Orangery Restaurant, Dalhousie Castle, south of Edinburgh
Scotland travel: Lunch at the Orangery Restaurant, Dalhousie Castle. Lamb; cheddar cheese & pickles sandwich; cucumber sandwich; steak; chicken fingers; pizza; haggis; neeps (turnips); tatties (potatoes). Haggis is... "all the sort of crappy bits" of the sheep, according to our waitress Rachael, but it tasted delicious. Real People having Real Fun! You can view this video & other travel videos in full screen near-DVD quality, slideshows & more, all with NO ADS, at www.jpmeyer.com. UK and France travel with von Essen Hotels, www.vonessenhotels.com and with Celtic Castles, www.CelticCastles.com.
Scotland travel: A "staged production" by Andrew, the Castle Stewart, introducing us to Dalhousie Castle, located south of Edinburgh. Real People having Real Fun! You can view this video & other travel videos in full screen near-DVD quality, slideshows & more, all with NO ADS, at www.jpmeyer.com. UK and France travel with von Essen Hotels, www.vonessenhotels.com and with Celtic Castles, www.CelticCastles.com.
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Scotland travel: Dalhousie Castle and a wee bit of Scottish history
Scotland travel: Dalhousie Castle and a wee bit of Scottish history by Andrew, the Castle Steward. Also, a bit of history re Dalhousie Castle, located 20 minuted South of Edinburgh. Almost one wedding per day takes place here! Andrew gives an indication of the ghostly history of the castle. Real People having Real Fun! You can view this video & other travel videos in full screen near-DVD quality, slideshows & more, all with NO ADS, at jpmeyer.com. UK and France travel with von Essen Hotels, www.vonessenhotels.com and with Celtic Castles, www.CelticCastles.com.
Scotland travel: Dalhousie Castle Wedding Chapel is also known as "the gun room" if reference is made to the room's historical use. Dalhousie Castle is south of Edinburgh, yet in very much a country setting. Real People having Real Fun! You can view this video & other travel videos in full screen near-DVD quality, slideshows & more, all with NO ADS, at www.jpmeyer.com. UK and France travel with von Essen Hotels, www.vonessenhotels.com and with Celtic Castles, www.CelticCastles.com.
Scotland travel: Dalhousie Castle's "Robert the Bruce" room was where four of our party slept. Here we see a fantastic room, great views, and some tired kids. We're just 20 minutes south of the bustling city of Edinburgh, yet we're transported back in time 500 years. Real People having Real Fun! You can view this video & other travel videos in full screen near-DVD quality, slideshows & more, all with NO ADS, at jpmeyer.com. UK and France travel with von Essen Hotels, www.vonessenhotels.com and with Celtic Castles, www.CelticCastles.com.
Scotland travel: Dalhousie Castle Library. Now that's a library! Secret bookcase and everything. All the modern amenities in a castle much as it was 500 years ago. Real People having Real Fun! You can view this video & other travel videos in full screen near-DVD quality, slideshows & more, all with NO ADS, at jpmeyer.com. UK and France travel with von Essen Hotels, www.vonessenhotels.com and with Celtic Castles, www.CelticCastles.com.
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