Edinburgh

September 17, 2001

After breakfast at the hotel we took our leave of David and Caro Irvine and James Irvine. We headed south through Stonehaven and Dundee, across the Firth of Tay bridge and on to St. Andrews for lunch and sightseeing on the Old Course, St. Andrews University and the ruins of St. Andrews Cathedral. We continued south over the Firth of Forth bridge and on to Edinburgh to Jury's Hotel on Jeffries St., our home for two nights.

The Clan went in several directions for their time in Edinburgh. Our party walked to Jenner's Department Store on Princes Street, walked along the Royal Mile, had dinner at Deacon Brodie's Tavern (shades of Stevenson's Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde,) proceeded to The Witchery restaurant and went on the "Murder and Mystery Tour" with Adam Lyal, deceased.

September 18, 2001

Free day for the Clan. Our party went back to Jenner's on Princes Street and then walked to the new Museum of Scotland on Chambers Street. This museum is a must-see and has a wonderful collection of artifacts, historical items and educational displays that are also fascinating. We also sought out Nicholson Restaurant on Nicholson Street where J. K. Rowling wrote the first "Harry Potter" book.

We toured Edinburgh Castle and saw the Stone of Scone and the Honors of Scotland. After dinner at Jury's Hotel we walked down the Royal Mile to Holyrood Palace and a view of the new Scottish parliament building, which is under construction.

September 19, 2001

It was time to pack all the suitcases, load up the bus and drive to the Glasgow airport. Farewell to nineteen of our twenty-three Clan members. A great thank-you to Guy and Betty Irvin for planning the trip and guiding our party through an unforgettable experience.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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