Farewell Scotland

Last day in Scotland saw Anne and I off to Stirling for a final history lesson. Lots here with Stirling Castle overlooking the site of the Battle of Banockburn, where the English were defeated in 1315. It has a long history and has changed hands many times.

                                       Looking up to Stirling Castle

From the battlements you can also see the Wallace memorial which we had a peek at as well.

                                                William Wallace memorial

After a quick bite to eat we headed back towards Glasgow, but had time to stop at the Falkirk wheel. Engineering students will know this as another marvel of Scottish ingenuity. Instead of a lock to go up or down from canal levels, the boats are lifted on a balance. It is so perfect that only the energy to boil 6 kettles is used!

 It was time then for me to say farewell and I boarded the train back to London. The leg of the trip was fabulous, and I may try to see more another time.

Safe arrival in London, and after meeting Alli at mews, and waited for Fi to finish work, made way back to Greenwich.

Off to Cyprus tomorrow so need to wash, pack etc..... Fi's 2 sisters, one husband, and 2 kids arrive today so I need to get out of the way!

The adventures continue.........