pincheck 0 #1 April 2, 2006 Thought some of you Guys might like to see what i got upto yesterday, when visiting Edinburgh castle1. castle view from esplanade to the east. 2. entry gate and mote. 3. west view of castle 4. fore battery gun emplacement. 5. forebattery gun Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #2 April 2, 2006 Very nice pictures. Practically all my family are Scottish so i've been past the castle many times on the train but never been in it. Really is a magnificent building. Thanks for sharing.1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #3 April 2, 2006 some more 6. view of Royal mile and Arthers Seat from forebattery. 7. north battery guns 8. 1 O clock gun. 9. Soldiers pet dog graves. 10. Archery slit Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #4 April 2, 2006 You don't really eat Haggis,do you?"No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #5 April 2, 2006 Again some more. 11. into the depth. 12. Militry prison. 13. stain glass in chapel built circa 1100 14. other stain glass window of chapel. 15. simple inside of chapel Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #6 April 2, 2006 I haven't been inside since i was a child which is longer than i care to mention sorry about the quality in advance as i ain't no pro with a camera especially the little one i have. Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #7 April 2, 2006 Whilst near the castle did you visit the camera obscura on the Mile ... It gives an intersting perspective of the city. I love Edinburgh. I was stationed at RAF Turnhouse for a period and had a great time. . (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #8 April 2, 2006 Thanks for sharing your pics....I just looove old historic buildings...houses...castles..mansions... Such history!!! BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #9 April 2, 2006 It took about 4 and a half hours to go round the castle and that was with the Royal apartments being closed it was very busy that day due to it being national heritage day with free entry to all their sites over the weekend Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
friendofGod 0 #10 April 2, 2006 Beautiful! Thanks for sharing! One day I will make it to Europe, and I will be visiting any castles I can!Exodus 20 Christians aren't perfect, just forgiven 1 cross + 3 nails = 4GVN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravitational 0 #11 April 2, 2006 Very cool pictures. I was actually at the castle last weekend and spent the better part of the day going through it. Definitely worth the diversion. Also checked out Mary Kings Close as well.------ Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #12 April 2, 2006 some more pics 16. secondary inner gate 17. upper defenses 18. upper defense entry gate 19. entrance to war memorial 20 Angel on memorial east side. I just wish i could have taken pics of the inside of the memorial but didn't think it was appropriate to the people who where viewing the books of the fallen you would really have to have visited it to understand. Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #13 April 2, 2006 last ones promise20. great hall fire place. 21. great hall stain glass window. 22. Celtic cross memorial 23. monsmeg siege cannon. 24 stone sentry box. I hope you all enjoy the pics Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #14 April 2, 2006 Last set was the best! I absolutely love old castles/mansions and cemeteries...can't beat them!! Love, love, love! BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #15 April 2, 2006 Makes me wish i was at school again, we visited castles and learnt the history. Ah good times.1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #16 April 2, 2006 I only live about 15mins away but its something i haven't been to for a long time but will be making a few more trips this summer, as i plan to restart hillwalking and trecking. linlithgow palace is only 10mins away stirling castle is 25 mins away and edinburgh is full of historical sites if you take the time to look beginning to sound like a school teacher quick someone pass a beer Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBS 0 #17 April 2, 2006 very cool. do they still have that room that is like the inside of a camera that uses a mirror mounted on the top of the castle to see all around? -S_____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #18 April 2, 2006 sorry didn't come across it no, sure it was Edinburgh castle. Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBS 0 #19 April 2, 2006 Pretty sure. It's a room that has a tall chimney above it and at the top is a series of mirrors that eventually project on a white table top in the middle of the room. It was 12 years ago or so when I was there, so maybe it's gone now. It was pretty cool though. -S_____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #20 April 2, 2006 perhaps in the royal apartments which where closed Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #21 April 3, 2006 It's one hell of a place. One of my top 3 cities in the world.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #23 April 3, 2006 its good for parties at new year Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #24 April 3, 2006 Spent a hell of a New Years there in 99.....big fun.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #25 April 3, 2006 yes well we do tend to celebrate.........just a bit. Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
