STROLLING ‘ROUND AULD REEKIE
JUNE 19, 2024
stirling castle
Stirling Castle is strategically located where the Lowlands and Highlands meet, and not surprisingly it has an eventful, tumultuous history. As a symbol of Scottish Independence, the fortress has over the centuries been fought over time and again, in one 50-year period changing hands eight times. Two major Scottish military victories took place nearby: William Wallace defeated the British at Stirling Bridge in 1297, and 27 years later Robert the Bruce defeated Edward II at Bannockburn, just south of Stirling.
campervan brewery
The inspiration for this brewery can indeed be traced back to a 1973 VW campervan. Prior to going professional, Paul Gibson would rough-brew on camping trips, carrying the wort home later to ferment in his garage. Production technology has been seriously ramped up since he opened his facility in Edinburgh, but Paul’s infectious enthusiasm, both for brewing and for small German-made recreational vehicles, remains high.
newbarns brewery
In 2019 four friends with impressive British brewing pedigrees (The Kernel, Siren, Beavertown, and Pellicle Magazine) founded this brewery in Edinburgh’s port neighborhood of Leith. Despite being launched at the height of the pandemic, Newbarns Brewery has quickly made a name for itself, thanks in part to its philosophy of brewing high-quality beers that are equally accessible to both craft beer and Tennent’s drinkers.
edinburgh's old town
Edinburgh is justifiably famous for its noble architectural sites. Castle Rock — an extinct volcano which has been occupied since the iron age — is where Edinburgh Castle sits today, dominating the skyline. Nearby is Greyfriar’s, a notable 16th century church and graveyard. The famed Royal Mile leads to the Palace of Holyrood House and the ruins of Holyrood Abbey; along this well-worn path one passes St. Giles Cathedral, the University of Edinburgh, and Parliament. Handy souvenir and whisky shops abound along the routes.
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