Dalkeith: the town where a piece of my heart remains
I recently came to Midlothian for the first time, one of the counties in Scotland that I have never visited. And immediately my acquaintance with the district which previously bore the title of county, began with a small, only 6.71 square kilometres town – Dalkeith.
To say that this locality made a huge impression on me is about the same as having won a million and declaring that you were “a little lucky”! Now I’ll tell you why I had love at first sight with Dalkeith, a city to which I will come more than once.
I have been interested in this area for a long time. Reading on the Internet, I learned that a society of free fishermen had been created in Newhaven since 1572, and I also saw the walls of the preserved chapel of St. Mary and St. James, which were built supposedly for shipyard workers.
Falkirk, Scotland. This city has three different sounding names, one large oil refinery and as many as ten cool attractions! And all this fit into 13.8 square kilometres of area. According to surviving artefacts and other silent “witnesses” of the past, Falkirk was built by Antoninus Pius (i.e. the pious), the fourth of the five so-called “good Roman emperors” who received the eloquent nickname of the Father of the Fatherland. Read more
The warm season is the perfect time to go out for a walk, get some fresh air and enjoy nature which comes to life after a few cold months of winter. This is exactly what I think whilst sitting at my workplace.
Well, the decision is made quickly this time – I decide to go to Hopetoun castle. I’ve wanted to see this quiet, secluded estate in the suburbs of Edinburgh located right on the shores of the Firth of Forth for a long time. And then, at the thought of being greeted by the salty air of the North Sea and the picturesque landscape of the silvery smooth surface of the water, I so badly want to buy a bus ticket and go on a trip as soon as possible that I don’t restrain myself. Let’s hit the road!
My trip starts early in the morning. Out of sheer habit, I take a regular bus from Edinburgh to the village of Dalmeny. It feels like everyone is sleepy today except me, my bus is slowly passing through the streets of the city that is just waking up. Neither people nor cars have yet had time to fill it.
With towering mountains, sparkling lochs, lush forests and miles of golden beaches, Scotland's natural landscapes are truly breathtaking. Today we will walk along one walking path, a route in the suburbs of Edinburgh. Judging by the map this road will take me to the very heart of Edinburgh's Bonaly.
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, the largest city in Scotland and the 7th largest in the United Kingdom. The unique architecture has been preserved here and this gave the Old and New towns the right to receive the status of World Heritage Site. In August of each year the squares and streets of Edinburgh become the traditional venue for the Fringe Arts Festival. The Fringe in Edinburgh is a vibrant arts festival, one of the largest in the world, bringing together areas such as music, ethnicity, cinema, books and the two most important: opera and extreme theatre.
Today I am going to see the Great Polish Map of Scotland. The landmark is called the Great Polish Map of Scotland for a reason: the man-made model is considered the world's largest map relief, there is simply no other like it anywhere.
Today's "point" of my journey contains the beautiful name Leven. I invite you to take a look with me at the amazing architecture of Leven and the splendor of it's carefully landscaped coastal area. Leven is a seaside town in Fife, set in the east Central Lowlands of Scotland. It lies on the coast of the Firth of Forth at the mouth of the River Leven
Elie and Earlsferry is a coastal town and former royal burgh in Fife, and parish, Scotland. One of a string of harbour villages in this historic corner of Fife, it dates back many centuries. There are gorgeous views and everything here is in harmony with everything else: a light delicate range of houses, gray roofs, mustard yellow sand and, of course, the bay of the Firth of Forth
Dundee, Scotland. Dundee, a major industrial city, royal burgh, and seaport of eastern Scotland. Dundee is the fourth largest city of Scotland by population. It constitutes the council area of Dundee City in the historic county of Angus. We will walk through the historical center, go around the McManus Art Gallery and Museum
The Royal Mile is part of a series of streets forming a steep thoroughfare in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. Here we see the John Knox House which is considered to be the home or the “Rebel Abode" of the infamous religious reformer John Knox”. Holyrood Palace is the official residence of the reigning monarch when he or she is visiting Scotland. A new community garden opened in 2020 with three distinct areas each representing a stage in the palace's 900-year history ....
The Louvre is one of the most famous sights in Paris. The Louvre is known to tourists, first of all, not as a magnificent architectural monument that once served as the home of the French kings, but as the most famous museum in the world which draws art connoisseurs from all over the world.
Walk without a visit to the sights The city of Stirling is located in the central part of Scotland on the hills that rise above the picturesque valley of the River Forth. This is the smallest settlement in the country. The name of the city comes from the Celtic words: "ster" - mountain, "lin" - river. The city, located on a hill, made it possible to view territories around and about stretching for many kilometers. Back in the days of the Roman Empire when the British Isles were captured by troops, the local area attracted the interest of Roman rulers.