A Stirling Day

Good bye Glasgow, hello Stirling Castle.

Getting around Scotland could not be easier.
We checked out of the hotel and were at the train station in about 15 minutes.  There is a train leaving for Stirling every 30 minutes and our journey on the train was 26 minutes.
We didn't fancy carrying our suitcases on our tour through the castle and there was is no 'left luggage' lockers at the train station, but not a problem.  The bus station has that service and it is located next to the train station.
As one would expect, the castle is at the top of a hill overlooking the valley.   It is less than a mile from the station to the castle, but it is all up hill and the temperature today was an unseasonable 24C.  Fortunately, there was a breeze.

History is brought to life with a visit to Stirling Castle.  Tours run on the 1/2 hour and are lead by guides that are gifted storytellers.  Actors dressed period costume add to the realism of the experience.

The Court Jester

The Guardian to Mary, Queen of Scots

Mary of Guise, Mother to Mary, Queen of Scots

The Tourist, resting her tired feet

The Royals had sterling views from the Castle.

We have now arrived in Edinburgh for the final leg of our getaway.  We are staying at the Fraser Suites which is just off the Royal Mile a stones throw away from Edinburgh Castle.
We were thrilled when we saw the view from our hotel room's window.  Our room faces north toward the Firth of Forth and Scott Monument.  Definitely a view fit for a king and queen.