Our Visit to Scotland April - May 2009

The Scottish Thistle, Emblem of Scotland, see http://www.scotshistoryonline





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John and Maureen in Kelso
Kelso from the hill. Kelso
Kelso Town Hall in the square
More of the square, Alex and Maureen. I believe the round brick mosaic you see to Alex's right was the location of a bull ring used years ago in the market square.
More of the square in Kelso
Pastures north of the Tweed River; legend has it that Camelot was located here.
The river Tweed runs along the edge of Kelso. Floors Castle is in the background
Floors Castle, from Kelso. www.roxburghe.net/floors_castle_grounds_and_gardens/
Main entrance, Floors Castle
John, Maureen, & Jessica photographing Floors Castle
Interesting architecture, Kelso. And a Smart Car!
Another cool, old building in Kelso
John & Maureen's church, Kelso North Parish Church. Steeple can be seen in photos and drawings of the area
The Kelso Abbey ruins. For more see www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/kelso/kelsoabbey/index.html
The Kelso Abbey ruins.
The Kelso Abbey ruins
The Kelso Abbey ruins
Graveyard across from the Abbey; note "castle" head stone

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