Postcards from Scotland

Scotland uses the Flower of Scotland, as a the national anthem when they aren't using the British national anthem, such as at Scotland v. England sporting events.

	This sweet and curious cow came over to see whether tourists are edible. After we left two other cows went over to her and sniffed her face. I suspect if she had carrots on her breath we would have been stampeded. (`99)
	Kelvin Grove Art Gallery from the bridge. (`98)
	The University of Glasgow tower from the park. (`98) Its distinctive tower is visible from many places in the city. It is supposedly visible from Dumbarton Castle on a clear day. We climbed the tower in 1997 to enjoy the incredible view of the whole area.
	The City of Glasgow has several clydesdales and this gentleman has the best job in the world. At the Glasgow Green, Clydie and Scottie are beautiful black with white clydesdales. Magic is a matching Shirehorse mare who has just joined them. There are three more over at Pollok Park, but we haven't visited them yet. (`99)
	Matt in the gardens at Pollok House in Pollok Park in Glasgow. (`97)
	Bothwell Castle is a castle on the River Clyde by Uddingston. There is a pretty walk along the Clyde from the Uddingston train station. (`99)
	Dumbarton Castle is on an outcropping right where the Firth of Clyde opens out to the ocean. This picture was taken from the Waverly, the world's last ocean paddle steamer. (`98)
	Castle Campbell is in a glorious location in the hills east of Stirling. (`99)
	Craigmillar is a delightful ruin in Edinburgh. We enjoyed exploring all the various rooms and rooftops. (`99)
	This is just a wee shot from inside of Edinburgh castle. (`98)
	The gardens of Cawdor Castle and the castle are charming. (`97)
	Matt at Cawdor Castle. (`97)
	Matt at Urquart Castle. (`97)
	Laura at Urquart Castle. (`97)
	Standing stones in a sheep field with Goatfell (a mountian) obscured by clouds behind. Is it Goatfell or was he pushed? (`97)
	Culzean Castle Country park is a beautiful park with many things to see and do. This picture is of the prison built below the castle on the rocky beach. The tide was high and the route a bit treacherous making the picture all the more valuable. (`99)
	Caerlaverock Castle has a moat that still has water. The original castle on the property is being excavated. (`99)
	Threave Castle is reachable by boat after a ten minute walk through fields. We visited the castle because of the boat ride. This is a five floor tower house which is a self-contained fortified residence for the lord, his family, and immediate household. Features include a basement, prison, above ground entrance, great hall, apartments, servants and siege quarters, and a defensive gallery around the top of the tower. The harbor on the island would allow small boats stone walls for protection. (`99)
	When we visited this cairn we met two westies, and two young scotties. We enjoyed the site, the dogs and their owners. (`99)
	The Mull of Galloway is the southern most tip of Scotland. Clearly visited by bird watchers, it also has a dramatic coastline, a handsome lighthouse, and a wind the threatens to blow you off the planet. (`99)