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This evening I am presenting an image of the famous Forth Road Bridge, near Queensferry on the Forth of Forth.

This bridge is an iconic piece of Victorian engineering which is over one and a half miles long and 360 feet high.

The bridge was constructed between 1883 and 1890 using 60,000 tons of steel in the process.

Approximately 100 workers lost their lives during construction of the bridge.

The bridge is well worth a visit, especially for those interested in architecture and engineering. Queensferry is a quaint little town.

Today I am presenting some images of the New Scottish Parliament Building and also the other one, which is now used by legal professions. Unfortunately, we were not allowed to take pictures inside the Old Scottish Parliament.

However, it was possible inside the new building. You are also welcome to sit and listen to any kind of debate. Scotland’s new Parliament sits at the foot of Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile in front of the spectacular Holyrood Park and Salisbury Crags.

When the Scotland Act 1998 was passed it led to the establishment of the first Scottish Parliament since 1707.



Old Scottish Parliament Building



New Scottish Parliament Building

Video

Inside the New Scottish Parliament

I am presenting today a selection of pictures and a video of our day tour, with four people on a cruise ship to Edinburgh.

From South Queensferry, we first went to Linlithgow Palace, then had a quick visit of Rosslyn Chapel, as well as the Royal Yatch Britannia. We went back to Edinburgh, enjoying the beautiful views from the Calton Hill. We then visited the Palace of Holyrood House, and the former building for the Scottish Parliament (Old Scottish Parliament), which is now exclusively used by legal professions.

I also took some pictures of the city from the Salisbury Crags, situated in Holyrood park.

Queensferry with Norwegian Jade

Linlithgow Palace

Remains of a castle at Rosslyn Chapel
The Royal Yacht Britannia
Monuments at Calton Hill and views


“New” Scottish Parliament Building


Salisbury Crags and views
Tour of Edinburgh City Centre


Video

View from the Linlithgow Palace