Scotland in my future?

[starbkjrus]

talking about bad buildings -heres cumbernauld shopping centre, I Wouldnt suggest you visit here

I belive Bill Bryson mentioned this in his travel book about the UK (Notes from a small island) and called it an "abomination". I get it.

[Sherry]

Oy! Those are ugly buildings. I've always disliked the Scottish Parliament building. It looks like a prison to me.

I agree totally with your assessment, Glassman. At TAMU, the most controversial building was the Architecture Building. The lower levels weren't even finished out (hopefully, they've done that by now!). The center of the building was open, & all the instructor & prof offices were open to the center; ie., there was only a half-wall at the back of all the offices. Several profs filled the open areas with green plants, but one filled his with blow-up plastic flowers. It was his protest about the design.

Graham, that building is known as The Armadillo. It's actually the SECC--the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Center in Glasgow.
http://www.secc.co.uk/gallery/

[flairball]

I haven't been yet, but I'm trying to get the crew to go over together next year to do some shooting. Seems game shooting in Scotland is a bit less expensive than other places. If game shooting isn't in the cards for you (it isn't for everyone) perhaps you might try Salmon or trout fishing, both of which I hear are very good over there.

Anyway, traveling is always good. You'll find ways to stay entertained. Have fun.

[Mike1]

But Sherry, think of all the cost and time over-runs, to make the Parly what it is today.





These were taken on a very rainy day, last September.

[highlander_Daz]

its an eyesore! cost a fortune and been rocked by several scandals! -it needs a makeover !

[Mike1]

From early January -





Yes, Daz, I have to agree with you. It's an eyesore. I maintain that with 21st century technology, it would have been so easy to duplicate the surrounding architecture. And it would have blended right in.

We went in to see the For Freedom Alone display, back in September. The Lubeck Letter, the Ayr Manuscript and the Declaration of Arbroath were all on display. I was happy to have the opportunity to see them, but the hall they were displayed in was so dark and oppressive. Nothing like unfinished concrete to provide that warm, welcoming feeling...

[Mike1]

Randy, to get back on topic here, I agree with Graham. The Stirling area has a lot to offer, if you are interested in history. Stirling Castle, the Bannockburn Memorial, Cambuskenneth Abbey, the Wallace Monument, Sheriffmuir, Falkirk, Linlithgow, Dunfermline, Alloa Tower, Sauchie Tower, Clackmannan Tower, Castle Gloom, etc.

This area is very rich in history. I'm looking forward to my next trip, just to take in more of what the area has to offer.

[eddie]

There are lots to do all over Scotland no matter the part. Air in south Ayrshire has the Robbie burns centre, lots of shops and kilt shops, parks walks castles ect.
Largs has similar things Viking festival and also full of history, some good walks up the hills. From Ardrossan you can catch the ferry to Arran lots of interesting things to do here even go up goat fell on a good day you can see for miles.
This is only some places in the west coast there are lots more up and down the coast.
www.largs.org
www.tastetrail.com/visit.htm