Opening of the Scottish Parliament

[Jimmy]

Good afternoon all. I've not been around much due to being on vacation but I thought I'd drop in long enough to post some pics we took this morning in Edinburgh.

After breakfast this morning we decided to wander in the direction of Holyrood since there were parades, bands etc planned for the day. Well we got to the Royal Mile and were just about to turn towards Holyrood and I heard a pipe band coming down the hill.



It just so happened they were coming from the Castle as part of the opening ceremonies. If you'll look at the place of honor in the car below you'll see the Crown of Scotland on it's way to Holyrood. (We saw this with the other Honours at the Castle yesterday.)



We thought this was a rather optimistic start to our day.

Glad you enoyed yourself, I watched it on TV and then wished I was there as I am only just over an hour's drive from the capital

[BEEDEE]

At least they did the opening right, Pity we can't say the same about the building!

Brian

[Alan H]

I want a red sporran like the chili pipers.

[The Frumious B.]

Kilted Vikings...the best of both worlds...Comfortable below the waist and .......well, ya know....