Monthly Archives: September 2016

The River Clyde Walkway in Glasgow

Posted on September 30, 2016 by crowcanyonjournal

Twenty-one bridges span the Clyde in central Glasgow. It takes approximately 2 1/2 hours to walk the Heritage Trail between the first and the 21st bridges. I just walked the trail between two of these bridges and crossed both of … Continue reading →

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J.K. Rowling and the Elephant House Cafe in Edinburgh

Posted on September 30, 2016 by crowcanyonjournal

After visiting the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh one day last May we walked a block up George IV Bridge to have a late afternoon lunch at the Elephant House Cafe. It was probably the best time of day … Continue reading →

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MM3-24 The View from Elephant House Cafe in Edinburgh

Posted on September 27, 2016 by crowcanyonjournal

We had lunch one day at the Elephant House Cafe in Edinburgh. The place is now famous because J.K. Rowling wrote most of her first Harry Potter book there. The cafe is located on George IV Bridge about a block … Continue reading →

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About that dancing along the Clyde…

Posted on September 26, 2016 by crowcanyonjournal

Well, after posting that story about the dancers on the river Clyde in Glasgow the other day (see here) I decided to take a look at some of the other pictures I took that day, including about another half-dozen that … Continue reading →

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Friday Friends: Jerry Dwyer, Reader

Posted on September 22, 2016 by crowcanyonjournal

Originally posted on Key of Dee:
Happy Friday, Friends!  I interview authors, bloggers, and readers on Fridays. We are #hunanswholovebooks. Today I am delighted to share a very special interview with you: my own dear father, who instilled in me…

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MM 3-23 Dancing along the River Clyde in Glasgow

Posted on September 20, 2016 by crowcanyonjournal

I was walking along the River Clyde in Glasgow one Sunday during our recent trip to Scotland and came across this scene. There were lots of other people walking along just like me. And some were on bikes. And some … Continue reading →

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Our Favorite Museum in Edinburgh

Posted on September 16, 2016 by crowcanyonjournal

We visited the National Museum of Scotland one day during our stay in Edinburgh. Two-thirds of the museum is devoted to art, design, science, technology and the natural world outside Scotland. We chose to spend our time solely in the … Continue reading →

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MM 3-22 A View from Stirling Castle

Posted on September 13, 2016 by crowcanyonjournal

We visited Stirling Castle one day on one of our Rabbie’s bus tours out of Glasgow. This photo is one of many shots I took of the different views from the castle walls and it will be my entry for … Continue reading →

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More Views from the Museum Roof

Posted on September 10, 2016 by crowcanyonjournal

The National Museum of Scotland is located on Chambers Street between W College Street and King George IV Bridge. From its Roof Terrace you can obtain a terrific 360 degree view of the city of Edinburgh. This first photo is … Continue reading →

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MM 3-21 The View from the Roof of the National Museum of Scotland

Posted on September 7, 2016 by crowcanyonjournal

We visited the National Museum of Scotland one day during our recent trip to Edinburgh and I took this shot from the museum’s roof. It will be my entry for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge hosted by Leanne Cole.

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