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Was My Field Research on the Queen and the Four Marys Just a Boondoggle?

Just a “few” guidebooks I picked up (which added 5 lbs to my suitcase weight)! I’m back home, after an excruciatingly long flight from Scotland that involved at least eight hours of flight… more →

The History Lady

Ballachulish to Pitlochry

jck99nz wrote 2 weeks ago: Friday, 3 May, 2013 Today was another long driving day – 300km. Here are the tracks for yesterday an … more →

Tags: UK, Scotland, ballachulish

A whistle stop tour through the Scottish Highlands — 10 comments

Justcallmegertie wrote 5 months ago: “Give me but one hour of Scotland, Let me see it ere I die” ~ William Edmondstoune Aytoun On W … more →

Tags: Travel, Edinburgh, Highland, Loch Ness, Scotland, Scottish Highlands, spean bridge, Urquhart Castle

SUNDAY POST : CONCEPT (Of Change) — 18 comments

Tahira wrote 5 months ago: The concept of change It’s an easy concept to grasp, but why is it so difficult sometimes to a … more →

Tags: Introspective, Travel, photo challenges, Sunday Post, Random musings, Scotland, Traveling, Photography, sundaypost

Linlithgow, Edinburgh, Dunblane, and Waiting for a Bus in Doune (On Halloween) — 1 comment

cantchoosewhatstays wrote 6 months ago: So for the past few days I’ve put on my adventure boots and have gone exploring a few small towns an … more →

Tags: Trip, Travel, glasgow, Scotland, UK, School, study, Abroad, walking

Scaling the heights

Julian wrote 7 months ago: Before I graduate (qualify) I want to have a firm grasp of teaching standards and have honed my styl … more →

Tags: Thoughts, GTP, Reflection, Teacher training, BA LTT

Edinburgh & Lothians

Melania wrote 9 months ago: WOW! Saint Giles’ Cathedral 7.45am – We’ve been in Edinburgh for 15 minutes and th … more →

Tags: General, Edinburgh, Scotland, highlands, Loch Katrine, Loch Drunkie, Loch Venachar, Loch Achray, hairy coo

Tips from a friend who just returned from Scotland and Ireland!! Bring your rain gear

betsyrubiner wrote 10 months ago: Glenfarg Green Our friends Kathy, Doug and Conor just returned from a two week trip to Scotland and … more →

Tags: Scotland, Ireland, Edinburgh, Howth, Dublin, glenfarg, Monty Python, Drymen, Lock Lomond

Was My Field Research on the Queen and the Four Marys Just a Boondoggle? — 15 comments

Geri, The History Lady wrote 11 months ago: Just a “few” guidebooks I picked up (which added 5 lbs to my suitcase weight)! I’m back … more →

Tags: renaissance, History 2, Scotland, Four Maries, Stewarts of Scotland, Mary, Queen of Scots, Field Research Trip 2012, England, Mary Queen of Scots

Hairy Coos - Trip and Real — 3 comments

Walter Hampson wrote 1 year ago: Twas a typical Scottish spring day, cold and raining as we waited at Hermitage park and ride for our … more →

Tags: intrepids, RETIREMENT, Photography, coach tours, day trip, Stirling Castle, 2012, Scotland, Loch Katrine

Little Queen Mary's Hideaway on Inchmahome and a Wellie Wedding — 2 comments

Geri, The History Lady wrote 1 year ago: Wellington Boots as Bridal Footwear on Inchmahome Yesterday my cousin Karen joined me again on a day … more →

Tags: renaissance, History 2, Scotland, Four Maries, Stewarts of Scotland, Mary, Queen of Scots, Field Research Trip 2012, Queen Mary, mary