Various Castles and a Ruined Palace

The wonderful building of light brick is surrounded by a beautiful park, and at the entrance there is a perfectly trimmed lawn. Initially, at the end of the 16th century, a four-story tower was erected here for the younger son of Sir Archibald Naper - Francis. Only the banker Thomas Allen in 1827 took the risk of rebuilding.
Now here is a stunning museum. Luxurious interiors recreating the atmosphere of the past will definitely be of interest for anyone.

An impressive 1.5 km long railway bridge is the first large steel bridge in the world. It was opened in 1890 and remains one of the largest engineering structures of the late Victorian era. The construction of this railway engineering miracle was made possible thanks to Benjamin Baker and John Fowler, who as a result managed to build a bridge, on which about 200 trains pass every day.
In 1999, the British government launched a bridge to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

It is not known exactly when the Blackness castle was built, but the first mention of it dates back to the middle of the 15th century. In 1481, Blackness Castle was burnt by the British. Fortunately, the damage was not fatal, and the restoration went quickly and smoothly. In addition to the protective function, the fort played the role of a prison. Politicians and traitors were imprisoned there.
Despite the fact that Blackness is a gloomy place in itself and disposed to mystical associations, it is not very famous for its ghosts. Reliably recorded only the appearance of a knight in full armor.

The palace is a very beautiful architecture, occupies a large area of a beautiful landscape park, located on the outskirts of Edinburgh. In the palace you can see antique furniture, old paintings, tapestries, sculptures.
It is recommended to climb the spiral staircase to the terrace, on the roof, where you can see beautiful views of the Firth of Fort and grand bridges across the bay. You may also enjoy a walk through the picturesque gardens near the palace.

You had a long day exploring the area, now it’s time to stop for refill. The Park Bistro will do greatly, as the portions here are huge and no one will leave hungry. Try steaks and scampi, have Berry Pavlova for dessert, you deserve it.

In 1603, Scotland merged with England and the royal court moved to London. King James VI will never return to Linlithgow. The palace fell into disrepair until in 1607 the north wing collapsed. Restoration work began only in 1618, and for 4 years this part of the palace was restored in the style of the Renaissance.
In the center of the courtyard stands the amazing fountain of the time of James V. He is famous for himself. Firstly, the fact that a copy of it stands in Edinburgh in front of the royal residence of Holyrood.
The place literally breathes history, and the signboards with explications will help you to feel it even more.

After seven long years, the construction of The Kelpies, two colossal horse heads designed by sculptor Andy Scott, comes to an end. Thirty-meter sculptures are designed as a reminder of the important role of horses in the history of Scotland.
The sculptures are called “Kelpi” in honor of the mythical water spirits living in Scottish rivers and mountain lakes. According to legend, Kelpi can turn into different animals and into humans, but, more often, they take on the appearance of a black horse, which exceeds ten ordinary horses by force.

Here you can enjoy Indian cuisine. This restaurant serves good chicken tikku masal, peshwari naan and lamb tikka flatbread. Try here a wonderful homemade wine. This place is amazing service. You will appreciate the charming atmosphere and excellent interior.

Tomorrow you will go to the house like a real castle of the princess with its history and decorative gardens and the family Mousoleum. The next house is distinguished by its unusual roof in the shape of a pineapple. Then you will visit one of the classic castles of Scotland, and then an unusual and impressive monument dedicated to William Wallace.