Adventures and Misadventures in Boulder, Colorado
When I found out about the underground vaults in Edinburgh, Scotland, I had to go on the ghost tour. I knew from previous experience that I would learn about Scottish culture and Edinburgh's interesting characters. But it was the vaults that intrigued me. I figured they were some kind of tunnel system or crypts. They... Continue Reading →
Discover Harry Potter and JK Rowling in Edinburgh Travel to the ancient hamlet of Edinburgh, Scotland and walk in the steps of JK Rowling and Harry Potter surrounded by magical inspiration. From cobblestone streets, narrow alleyways, to spired castles, this bustling city of 500,000 is full of unique architecture. Balmoral Hotel There are lists of... Continue Reading →
Good thing the Boulder Daily Camera posts daily events or I would have missed Craig Ferguson's Hobo Fabulous Tour live at the Boulder Theater. He's a hilarious Scottish comedian known for funny cultural jokes and crazy facial expressions. I love the guy. He hosted the Late Late show until 2014 and then moved on to an... Continue Reading →
We drove from Perth, Scotland to the Culloden House right outside Inverness. This is where Bonnie Prince Charlie Edward Stuart hatched his plans for the last Jacobite battle against the English. Inside the stately manor, filled with antiques, I could imagine heads of state colluding over tea in the day room while others took their... Continue Reading →
We left Dalhousie in the rain and drove to Melville Castle. Finished in 1791, it's one of the "newer" castles in the area. We inquired in hopes of finding some bit of history about my relative, Mary Melville, but discovered some about another Mary, Queen of Scotts, and her lover, Rizzio. They lived in a... Continue Reading →
We started our vacation in Glasgow and drove to Edinburgh. I only drove the wrong way once, but immediately rode over the median, much to the amusement of Scottish onlookers. Oopsy! I will take you on a photo journey of my six top destinations visited in the last few days. We stayed in Dalhousie Castle... Continue Reading →
Susie Lindau's Wild Ride 