Kilted Fortnight Scotland Holiday – 2011

**gordontaos** · 25th September 11, 06:46 AM

These are great!
Are there more?

**Mael Coluim** · 25th September 11, 04:51 PM

Our hotel in Carlisle was feline friendly!

This day I wore my Newsome box pleat in XMarks the Scot tartan.

We traveled to a section of Hadrian’s Wall. I was looking forward to this. We parked next to an abandoned quarry.

I hiked up a hill to take this photo.

These sheep had no problem in jumping the wall!

I added a thistle to my dandelion!

We traveled to Jedburgh. Looking through the window there is a large tree on the horizon between two hills. This is a popular cinema shooting location more recently used in the movies; The Eagle and Gladiator.

I took many pix through the coach’s window which I’ll be posting here for you to have a feel of the scenery.

Goodbye, England!

**Mael Coluim** · 25th September 11, 05:02 PM

War Monument to the dead of the Lowlands who made the ultimate sacrifice in WWI.

Our next stop would be Jedburgh. Town Square

Jedburgh Abby

Leaving Jedburgh for Abbottsford home of Sir Walther Scott.

Notice the well landscaped front yards

A statute of a Reviver

As a young man I enjoyed Walter Scott’s Ivanhoe and the Talisman novels. At the end of the week, the home would be closed for a two year refurbishment program.

Cessner152Towser, Alex Cunningham caught up with us here. It was great to see him, again.

Our day ended in Scotland’s capitol, Edinburgh. Chuck and I enjoyed a pint at the Whiski Bar. This gentleman on a weekend off from his golf course at St. Andrew’s bought us a dram of Macallan’s.

More to come

**KiltedDixon** · 25th September 11, 05:58 PM

Your travels are going well.

**Riverkilt** · 25th September 11, 06:49 PM

Great pics! Any comments from the locals about the PV kilt?

**Santa Wally** · 25th September 11, 09:10 PM

Great pics again from Ern. The front yard landscaping is fabulous. Looking forward to the next group of photos.

**Standard** · 25th September 11, 09:15 PM

Great photos Ern, thanks for sharing your travels with us.

**Mael Coluim** · 26th September 11, 12:59 AM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

Great pics! Any comments from the locals about the PV kilt?

Not a negative word was heard. Most didn't realize it was. When discussed it's practicality (drop it in the washer) and value put folks in awe.

**cessna152towser** · 26th September 11, 03:39 AM

Super pics, Ern, I am really looking forward to viewing the rest of your pics. I always love to see my home country through the eyes of one of our visitors. It was great to meet you again at Abbotsford.