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Traquair House and Gardens

Traquair House and Gardens

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Rosslyn Chapel, the story behind the myths Dating back to 1446, the chapel sits in the picturesque village of Roslin and played a major part in Dan Brown’s controversial novel The Da Vinci Code. Scenes for the 2006 film adaptation starring Tom Hanks were also shot in the chapel. There are hundreds of intricate carvings which depict everything from an angel playing the bagpipes to the curious riddle of the Apprentice Pillar. The chapel also boasts pinnacles and gargoyles, flying buttresses and even botanically accurate carvings of over a dozen different leaves and plants. Discover the stories behind the outstanding craftsmanship and these stunning creations, which cover almost every surface. The rich and subtle figurative sculptures have given Rosslyn Chapel the nickname a ‘Bible in stone’ due to the symbolic portrayals of the Dance of Death, the Seven Acts of Mercy and the Seven Deadly Sins. The chapel also provided inspiration for the great Scots writer Sir Walter Scott and has been the subject of many recently published books. These have drawn on everything from the Freemasons and the Turin Shroud to regular sightings of UFO’s across Midlothian. Explore the fascinating history of Rosslyn Chapel and discover this stunning ‘cathedral in miniature’. http://surprise.visitscotland.com/features/discover_scotland_for_less/rosslyn_chapel_myth.aspx

Rosslyn Chapel, the story behind the myths

Dating back to 1446, the chapel sits in the picturesque village of Roslin and played a major part in Dan Brown’s controversial novel The Da Vinci Code. Scenes for the 2006 film adaptation starring Tom Hanks were also shot in the chapel.

There are hundreds of intricate carvings which depict everything from an angel playing the bagpipes to the curious riddle of the Apprentice Pillar. The chapel also boasts pinnacles and gargoyles, flying buttresses and even botanically accurate carvings of over a dozen different leaves and plants. Discover the stories behind the outstanding craftsmanship and these stunning creations, which cover almost every surface.

The rich and subtle figurative sculptures have given Rosslyn Chapel the nickname a ‘Bible in stone’ due to the symbolic portrayals of the Dance of Death, the Seven Acts of Mercy and the Seven Deadly Sins.

The chapel also provided inspiration for the great Scots writer Sir Walter Scott and has been the subject of many recently published books. These have drawn on everything from the Freemasons and the Turin Shroud to regular sightings of UFO’s across Midlothian.

Explore the fascinating history of Rosslyn Chapel and discover this stunning ‘cathedral in miniature’.

http://surprise.visitscotland.com/features/discover_scotland_for_less/rosslyn_chapel_myth.aspx

Scotland’s Heros and Heroines (Click photo to go to the information on Gateway to Scotland). Features 8 individuals and a dog

Scotland’s Heros and Heroines (Click photo to go to the information on Gateway to Scotland).

Features 8 individuals and a dog

Scotland's Castles (Gateway to Scotland)

A photo and description of each of 10 Scottish castles 

Cairngorms National Park. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cairngorms_National_Park View high resolution

Cairngorms National Park.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cairngorms_National_Park

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There is a saying in Scotland that ‘there is no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothing’
http://www.cairngorms.co.uk/the-park/weather/
Ardkinglas Garden

Ardkinglas Garden

Castle Maol / Dunakin Castle. MacKinnon Clan.  View high resolution

Castle Maol / Dunakin Castle. MacKinnon Clan. 

Bass Rock Lighthouse, built 1900-1902, East Lothian. Near to the lighthouse stand the remains of St Baldred’s Castle. St. Baldred was a monk who arrived here from Northumberland in the 8th century and established a monastery soon after his arrival. He also built a small chapel on Bass Rock. View high resolution

Bass Rock Lighthouse, built 1900-1902, East Lothian. Near to the lighthouse stand the remains of St Baldred’s Castle. St. Baldred was a monk who arrived here from Northumberland in the 8th century and established a monastery soon after his arrival. He also built a small chapel on Bass Rock.

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Tarbat Ness Lighthouse, Moray. View high resolution

Tarbat Ness Lighthouse, Moray.

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