Category: Scotland
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Scottish Highlands Road Trip Begins: Pancakes & a Ferry Adventure (Day 1 )🇳🇱
Our Scottish Highlands adventure has officially begun! First stop: Hans & Gretel Pancake House in the Netherlands—because every great road trip should start with something sweet. The kids loaded up on candy-covered pancakes while we enjoyed the playful, over-the-top atmosphere. With bellies full, we headed to IJmuiden to board the overnight DFDS ferry to Newcastle….
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Edinburgh, Scotland 🏴
A 21-gun salute took place at Edinburgh Castle on Monday to honour the anniversary of King Charles III’s accession to the throne following the death of Queen Elizabeth. This was an opportunity to wish The Governor of Edinburgh Castle farewell. The Governor of Edinburgh Castle, Major General Alastair Bruce of Crionaich, OBE, VR, DL, retires…
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Fire Festival 🏴
The Festival of Fire has been on my bucket list for a year! Mike carried one of the torches through the procession.
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Viking Festival 🏴
🛡️ Battle of Largs (1263) A small but important clash between Scottish forces and Norwegians on October 2, 1263. Though inconclusive, it led to Norway retreating and eventually ceding the Hebrides to Scotland in 1266, ending Norse influence in the region. ⚔️ Largs Viking Festival An annual September event in Largs, Scotland, celebrating the battle with Viking…