Service marks lost WWI generation Nov 11, 2009
Meanwhile, members of the public will gather at Edinburgh's Garden of Remembrance for the silence, marked by a gun from Edinburgh Castle, while Glasgow's lord provost will lead a remembrance service at the George Square war memorial. Relatives of Mr Allingham from Sussex, who was the world's oldest man, are expected to attend the Westminster Abbey service along with the president of St Dunstan's, a charity for blind and visually impaired ex-servicemen. (BBC News -- UK)
Nation to remember UK's war dead Nov 8, 2009
Page last updated at 09:19 GMT, Sunday, 8 November 2009. UK soldiers remember the fallen. (BBC News -- UK)
Doctor's shock as medical clinic collapses Nov 4, 2009
Michael Leorke, manager of the Edinburgh Castle pub across the road from the clinic, said bricks could be seen falling from the building and he could hear the corrugated iron roof buckling before the collapse. "The front of the building crashed on to the front of Sydney Road and took down one of the tram lines, he said. Police had sealed off the scene and no vehicles were in the vicinity at the time. A Yarra Trams spokesman said the route 19 tram had been disrupted. He said commuters could... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
The big gun that is getting an equally big service Nov 3, 2009
Mons Meg, the historic cannon on the ramparts of Edinburgh Castle is to undergo a service after officials found the great gun had a flat wheel. The pressure of the six-ton barrel and the two-ton carriage has distorted the metal band round one of the wheels. (BBC News -- UK)
Clan gathering made 600,000 loss Oct 15, 2009
It culminated with a clan parade along the Royal Mile and a pageant on the esplanade at Edinburgh Castle. Organisers said demand for tickets had been "phenomenal", despite the event not selling out. (BBC News -- UK)
Litquake shakes up literary world in Bay Area Oct 7, 2009
"We were in this side room of Edinburgh Castle where they kept the beer kegs," Ganahl recalled. "We had to sit on empty kegs and try to talk over the bands that were rehearsing.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Local travelers travel by sea to Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Scotland and Holland Sep 30, 2009
The vacationing human tsunami sped off, this time headed to Edinburgh, to enjoy the historical splendors of Edinburgh Castle, Princess Street, the Royal Mile, and the Sir Walter Scott Monument. Penny and I honeymooned in Edinburgh, just a wee while back, so we decided to explore, instead, South Queensferry. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Travel: We dig our Scottish roots Sep 13, 2009
Our room featured a spectacular view of Edinburgh Castle. Prices start at about $120/night. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Firework display closes festival Sep 7, 2009
Fireworks cascaded down the sides of Edinburgh Castle as excerpts from Music for the Royal Fireworks were played before the concert came to a climax with the Hallelujah Chorus as gold and silver fireworks spiralled above the castle. Mr Mills said: "What better way could there be to celebrate the festival? "The Bank of Scotland Fireworks Concert was a masterful mix of choreographed fireworks and uplifting music performed with consummate skill by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Chorus. (BBC News -- UK)
US boycott to hit Scotland Aug 27, 2009
That's like cutting off your nose to spite your face," said a man in his 50s from New York, who declined to give his name. A group from Utah who were visiting Edinburgh Castle concurred. "I think its an absurd idea," said Terese Breault (50). Her friend, 43-year-old Susan Haght, added: "This country has made its decision and that has nothing to do with us. We have enjoyed our trip and will come back. (iAfrica.com)
Edinburgh offers history and haggis on the cheap Aug 26, 2009
With streets like the Royal Mile, which stretches from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to Edinburgh Castle, tourists can amble from site to site and soak up the history along the way ... Start your visit at Edinburgh Castle, which defines the city's skyline. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Click to read:Thousands Greet Lockerbie Bomber in Libya Aug 21, 2009
"Sounds like an apology to me, and not only that, but an apology from someone in a position not to actually have to make one. by mrs_spam August 20, 2009 4:38 PM EDT I bet lots of liberals are there. by dnamj August 20, 2009 5:46 PM EDT I doubt it. Libya doesn't strike me as a liberal place. More like a right wing fundamentalist type of place. by rjalx August 20, 2009 4:40 PM EDT Hey mrs. moron, I am a liberal and this decision digusts me. This is not about left and right. Get a clue. by rjalx... (CBS News)
Clan chiefs in historic gathering Jul 25, 2009
It will culminate with a clan parade along the Royal Mile and a pageant on the esplanade at Edinburgh Castle ... On Saturday evening there will be a clan parade along the Royal Mile from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, ahead of the world premier of the play Aisling's Children: Tales of the Homecoming, which portrays the story of Scotland's history. (BBC News -- UK)
Inside Lacrosse Video Profiles Men's Lacrosse Trip To Europe Jul 23, 2009
Among many other stops, the team visited the Edinburgh Castle in Scotland, St. Albert's Dock in Liverpool, Old Trafford, the futbol stadium for Manchester United, and the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, Ireland. While away, the team played five matches, including tilts against the English and Scottish national teams. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Sienna Miller's revealing toy May 31, 2009
Actresses Sienna Miller and Keira Knightley (R) pose during a photocall for their new film 'The Edge of Love' at Edinburgh Castle, Scotland on June 18, 2008. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)
Inside Edinburgh May 5, 2009
Within Edinburgh Castle, we found a cemetery for soldiers dogs, it is a small garden used since the 1800s and is something unusual and most touching. Your best travel tip for others planning a visit there. (iAfrica.com)
Spring clean Apr 11, 2009
Conservationists have spent a week brushing and vacuum cleaning the Archangel Michael, which hangs at Edinburgh Castle. The figure of the Archangel Michael, which hangs in the shrine of the Scottish National War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle, has been cleaned. (BBC News -- UK)
Haunted Scotland's Weir House Apr 4, 2009
Although the Weir residence, located between Edinburgh Castle and the Grassmarket, was torn down in the 1800s, people have seen strange lights and heard sounds of revelry in its former site. Related articles. (Suite101.com)
Edinburgh Money Men Sense Bull Market as March MSCI Gains Most Since 1990 Mar 30, 2009
I still think we will test the lows, McLean, 56, founder and managing director of , said at his firms office opposite Edinburgh Castle. Were 12 months away from an economic recovery and more than that from a sustained market recovery. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Rent This Hotel Rooms for $1. No Foolin'! Mar 29, 2009
The Gathering happens July 25 and 26, and the city of Edinburgh is going all out, with a Clan parade down the Royal Mile, a pageant in Edinburgh Castle depicting Scotland's history, as well as the Highland Games (log toss, anyone. . (Time.com)
World prepares for big switch-off Mar 28, 2009
Locations taking part this time include Sydney's Opera House, Edinburgh Castle in Scotland, the Bird's Nest Stadium in Beijing and the Egyptian Pyramids. Fast-food giant MacDonald's has pledged to dim its "golden arches" at 500 locations, while celebrities such as actress Cate Blanchett and Archbishop Desmond Tutu have promised support. (BBC News -- Science)
Landmarks go dark for Earth Hour Mar 28, 2009
Edinburgh Castle, the Forth Bridge, the Falkirk Wheel and the Wallace Monument in Stirling will be among those taking part in WWF's Earth Hour at 2030 GMT.. The environmental group hopes millions of people around the world will switch off their lights. (BBC News -- UK)
Earth fever takes hold across globe Mar 28, 2009
30pm local time lights will go out in Big Ben's clock tower, the London Eye, Edinburgh Castle and Cardiff's Millenium Stadium. Across Asia, dozens of major cities are joining in, including Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore and Bangkok. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
England tour, 8 nights, from $1,299 Mar 25, 2009
A sightseeing tour of Edinburgh, Scotland, with admission to Edinburgh Castle. A tour of the Lake District in northwest England. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Crosby, Stills & Nash to Tour North America and Europe, June - September '09 Mar 24, 2009
NORTH AMERICA JUNE 3 Chaifetz Arena St. Louis, MO 4 Charter One Pavilion Chicago, IL 6 Meadowbrook Detroit, MI 7 Zoo Amphitheatre Toledo, OH 12 Doubleday Field Cooperstown, NY 13 Foxwoods Mashantucket, CT 14 Bank of America Pavilion Boston, MA EUROPE JUNE 27 Glastonbury Festival Glastonbury, England 29 Marquee Cork, Ireland JULY 1 Royal Albert Hall London, England 3 Museum Plaza Bonn, Germany 4 The Olympia Paris, France 6 Heineken Music Hall Amsterdam, Holland 7 Forest National Brussels, Belgium... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Nat Minister With Two Faces Feb 23, 2009
Russell said Lanarkshire was "dirty" and he took a swipe at Aberdeen and Edinburgh Castle ... Russell described the flag flying above Edinburgh Castle as "an awful mutant tablecloth" ... The flag on Edinburgh Castle is an awful mutant tablecloth and the National Trust for Scotland is arrogant andelitist. (Glasgow Daily Record)
Film shows Identity crisis Feb 18, 2009
The theft, which came at a time of Scots nationalism, was meant to rouse the population to assert the independence of the country and it worked so well that the stone, which weighs 150 kilograms, is now on loan to Edinburgh Castle (it is to be returned to England to be part of any coronation ceremony. . (Canada.com)
Blow Up duo's hip spots to wind up or unwind Feb 16, 2009
Nightbeat at Edinburgh Castle, 950 Geary St. "A Northern Soul dance party at Edinburgh Castle. If you like Ruby Skye, Matrix Fillmore or Liquid, you will hate this dance night.". Mercado Brasil, 1252 Valencia St. "Jeffrey's longtime cure all for hangovers is aa from Mercado, Brasil, followed by an eight-block walk for margaritas at Puerto Alegre. If that doesn't do the trick, then nothing will.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
