Monthly Archives: October 2012

They used to call Edinburgh the Athens of the North due to the Neo Greek Architecture.A French and Flemish influence is also evident , in the pointed towers and stepped roofs called Crow Steps. A seat of learning for artists and … Continue reading →

Everyone enjoyed Morag’s introduction to the history of this ancient land. We learnt of the  mixture of races – Picts, Celts,Romans,English, Irish, Vikings…Possibly the original inhabitants were the Pictish tribes, called Painted Warriors by the Romans, due to the blue … Continue reading →

One cool, cloudy day in May my cab deposited me at  Victoria  Station, London,  where I boarded our rainbow decorated Tourist Coach. As the 7AM departure time drew near, Morag, the tourist guide,  checked her watch. The last passenger dashed … Continue reading →