Something else off the "To Do, One Day" lists
I’ve been around quite a bit this year. Lots that I’d "never seen before, or will again" (to quote Meatloaf)... Well, never say never, as I actually liked today’s trip. There were lots of opportunities for pictures around the place, especially of the views from various parts! You can see the pictures here.
A few interesting notes - 1.2 million people visit the castle each year! The oldest part, if you like, is St Margarets Chapel from the 12th Century, and buildings go up to the 20th century on the site. The main parts of the castle visibile to outside viewers were built in Victorian times - as the guide said, "to sell more postcards"... Wedding parties can now be held at the castle by anyone, not just soliders and their folk, and the guide pointed out that, if you are the father of the bride, it works out quite well, because St Margarets Chapel only holds twenty people... but my favourite quote from him was when people ask him about why it's a 1 O' Clock Gun, and not a 12 O' Clock Gun. Well, the story goes, that the Scots have a reputation for being careful with the pennies, and obviously, firing out twelve shells would increase the cost times twelve!
Rather cold, but a very good day nonetheless! That's another one off the "To Do - One Day" list... getting smaller all the time you know!
A few interesting notes - 1.2 million people visit the castle each year! The oldest part, if you like, is St Margarets Chapel from the 12th Century, and buildings go up to the 20th century on the site. The main parts of the castle visibile to outside viewers were built in Victorian times - as the guide said, "to sell more postcards"... Wedding parties can now be held at the castle by anyone, not just soliders and their folk, and the guide pointed out that, if you are the father of the bride, it works out quite well, because St Margarets Chapel only holds twenty people... but my favourite quote from him was when people ask him about why it's a 1 O' Clock Gun, and not a 12 O' Clock Gun. Well, the story goes, that the Scots have a reputation for being careful with the pennies, and obviously, firing out twelve shells would increase the cost times twelve!
Rather cold, but a very good day nonetheless! That's another one off the "To Do - One Day" list... getting smaller all the time you know!
posted by Suzy Scott @ 23:07
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