My wee visit to Edinburgh Castle

**Màrtainn** · 22nd July 12, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by OC Richard

What's really interesting is the sporran: I've seen loads of London Scottish sporrans and the ORs' sporran have a plain brown leather cantle with stitched matching brown leather rim. But this one has a knob! And almost looks like it's made of wood or summat.

As far as I could see through the glass, it actually IS made of wood! It was something I noticed during my visit too.

**tulloch** · 23rd July 12, 08:54 AM

Wonderful photos. Thanks.

**turpin** · 25th July 12, 05:36 PM

I believe that's the stadium for the annual Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Same stuff was up in 2010 at this time when I was visiting.

**dea3369** · 27th July 12, 03:44 AM

Originally Posted by Jordan

Thanks Alex, It was unfortunately my first Visit to the castle, but I would like to go back sometime when I'll be better able to appreciate it.

Jordan

I believe you fell in the It's-Always-There trap. That's the reason why some New Yorkers have never been to the Statue of Liberty or Florentines having not seen Michelangelo's David or Bavarians having not visited Neuschwanstein castle. It happens to all of us because we tell ourselves, "I can go any day I want." Sadly for some, that day never comes. Glad you got out of that snare. Thanks for sharing your photos.

**ScotFree** · 27th July 12, 04:01 AM

Originally Posted by dea3369

I believe you fell in the It's-Always-There trap. That's the reason why some New Yorkers have never been to the Statue of Liberty or Florentines having not seen Michelangelo's David or Bavarians having not visited Neuschwanstein castle. It happens to all of us because we tell ourselves, "I can go any day I want." Sadly for some, that day never comes. Glad you got out of that snare. Thanks for sharing your photos.

*** -- It is so true. I was born and raised in Chicago. I have seen more of this city due to out of town visitors, than my own volition. Anyone visiting Chicago let me know ... I'd love to show you around!

**Jordan** · 27th July 12, 07:45 AM

Originally Posted by dea3369

I believe you fell in the It's-Always-There trap. That's the reason why some New Yorkers have never been to the Statue of Liberty or Florentines having not seen Michelangelo's David or Bavarians having not visited Neuschwanstein castle. It happens to all of us because we tell ourselves, "I can go any day I want." Sadly for some, that day never comes. Glad you got out of that snare. Thanks for sharing your photos.

You are right, I fear had it been up to me and not a cadet event I still wouldn't have gotten round to it.

Jordan