by admin | Aug 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
In antiquity, the ancient cities of Rome and Athens each stretched across the so-called ‘Seven Hills.’ In true neoclassical style, Edinburgh also has seven hills. Each year in June, the city stages the Seven Hills of Edinburgh Race, a challenge that includes road,...
by admin | Aug 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Vennel; climb the steps from Grassmarket. Grassmarket, at the bottom of Castle Rock. St. Cuthbert’s Churchyard, at the west end of Princes Street. Ross Fountain in the Princes Street Gardens. Castle Esplanade at the top of the Royal Mile. Roof terrace at the...
by admin | Aug 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Under Henry VIII, England became a Protestant land. On 6 February 1685, James II of England and James VII of Scotland, one king for two kingdoms, ascended to the throne. He was, within four short years, to be the last Catholic monarch of England and Scotland. Despite...
