Fun things in Scotland

 Traveling from Carlisle to Annon, to Ecclefechan,  Middlebie, Dumfries, on west, and back and along  the Borders.  We visited Caerlaverock Castle, Sweetheart Abbey,  Hermitage Castle, Roxburgh Castle (ruins), 

next to Burnfoot Hall

Okay this isn't in Scotland, technically, and it is the arch nemesis of many a Scott This is the statue on the Solway Firth, it is the place where the King of England died, on his way to try to kill as many of the Scottish people as he could... 

Pipe Band competition in Annon

Some sword play at the Pipe Band competition, Annon 

CCaerlaverock castle

Middlebie Scotland

Bristol, England

 One of the memorable trips, I think especially for my son, was to Bristol, England, to visit the SS Great Britain. This beautiful ship is an old wooden sailing ship that has been restored, and is now on display in the harbour in Bristol. 

Visitors receive a ticket, and are encouraged to visit interactive information kiosks. Once on board the ship, there are tableaus that mimic the day to day life of crew and passengers from the era. One scared my son pretty much, there was a woman giving birth... wow...