We had a few more photos that we wanted to post from days one and two in Edinburgh. We really enjoyed St. Giles, the high kirk of Scotland. It is really quite small and it feels more personal than many of the national cathedrals we have seen. Its size, however, allows a visitor to truly take in all of the details without becoming overwhelmed. The interior is filled with amazing woodwork, intricate ceilings and an organ that is a work of art. The first two pictures to the left are from St. Giles. In the first photo, DJ is reading about the public executions that used to occur (for men) outside of St. Giles.The second shot is the organ in the St. Giles Kirk. The third picture on the top row is taken just off the Royal Mile at one of the entrances to Edinburgh University. The first shot on the second row is Melody on the Old Town side of the Princes Street Gardens. The final photo is a shot at sunset of the Walter Scott Monument; the monument is not only beautiful, it is the largest memorial to a writer in the world. The size of the monument may have as much to do with his literary skill as it does his prolific work late in life. Apparently, the purpose of this prolific work was to earn money to aid all those hurt by his partner and publisher's bankruptcy. One of our favorite things about Edinburgh is the rich literary history. The number of writers, poets, and philosophers who have called this city home, and the reverence for the written word and the power of ideas is evidenced by numerous monuments, statues, plaques, tours and memorials to these thinkers.
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