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02-01-2010, 03:25 PM
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| | | Wallace Monument and Stirling Castle
Starting at the Wallace Monument 
About to enter the Wallace Monument 
Tom with William Wallace's sword. 
On the viewing platform of the Monument 
Stirling Castle from the Wallace Monument, we will visit there in the next post.
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02-01-2010, 03:36 PM
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In front of Stirling Castle with the Statue of Robert the Bruce. 
Tom in front of the Palace. 
On the Ramparts
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02-01-2010, 03:37 PM
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Always great to see your pics, Alex; I've just been reading Magnusson's history of Scotland and it's particularly great to see these pics right now. Thanks!
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02-01-2010, 03:47 PM
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Thanks for the photos and tour.
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02-01-2010, 03:56 PM
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The view from the Rampart. 
Tom and a cannon. 
In the Castle courtyard 
The Royal Chapel, built 1594. 
In the Royal Chapel 
Royal Chapel interior 
Interior of the Great Hall
That's all folks.
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02-01-2010, 04:10 PM
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Tom is really having a grand tour! 
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02-01-2010, 04:29 PM
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Alex thanks for sharing these great pix. My next trip over a definite stopping place.
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02-01-2010, 04:38 PM
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One word: Great.
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02-01-2010, 05:19 PM
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Great pics, Alex!
That's one of my favourite places to be... its an absolutely beautiful castle.
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02-01-2010, 05:35 PM
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Fantastic photos, Alex. You make a great guide.
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