Edinburgh to Glasgow

Had just enough energy last night to go out for beer and nachos right around the corner from our apartment, fun to be recognized by the staff, but sad that we went to the same place 2 nights in a row!

Today we decided to go on a tour of Royal Yacht Britannia.  On decommissioning Edinburgh won the bid to have the yacht in their harbour.  We checked out the map and it looked not too difficult to drive to from our apartment, so after breakfast we packed up the car and off we went first to the yacht visit.  We all really liked the tour, lots of pictures of the royals, family and heads of state that have visited over the years.

Our apartment in Edinburgh, much nicer on the inside than the outside

Royal Yacht Britannia

Admirals Quarters

Rolls Royce on Board

Queens room

Drink anyone?

Admiral Andre having a drink

Staff quarters

Engine Room

Next stop is a little detour to Stirling Castle.  First off we went to a fantastic family owned pub that we packed but we had room to sit at the bar.  A great lunch and fun to watch all the action from the bar.

Lunch at the pub at the bar

Yummy Steak and Ale pie

 We next visit Stirling Castle.  A fee 45 minute tour was included in the ticket price, which was interesting.  It is quite overcast and much colder today, but still great to walk around on the tour and hear some of the history of the castle.  An interesting point for us was there are 6 tapestries that have taken 8 years to complete that are now on display in the palace. 

Wallace monument in the fog

Stirling Castle

Amazing tapastry

After Stirling Caste we headed into Glasgow to return the car and spend the night at the Howard Johnsons that is located right at the hotel.  We also had dinner at the hotel, just too tired to venture into the city.

We have had another fantastic vacation, but a little too short.  We really tackled a lot and got most done that we wanted to but it was a little rushed.  A beautiful country that we all hope to get back to one day, and hopefully with some golf involved next time! 

Until next vacation....