Roslyn Chapel was the first stop after sorting out a flat tire in the hire car again.
This chapel is connected with the family and not only the De Vinci Code.
We were able to take a picture on the outside but not the inside.
The chapel is full of craved sculptures depicting the Bible stories.
The chapel itself was to be built is an Abbey,
But the Owner, builder died too young to see it completed and his Family cut the extended
short and built and chapel instead.
Parts of the extended plan still exist
But it i sthe fine detail on the Scuptures that are impressive.
Most have not been damaged with age.
The outside was built to hold something a lot larger
But the work had been started.
Inside the windows matched the craving and sculptures as well.
Jennifer Purchase me a replacement Wedding ring here.
It has the Scottish thistle and Celtic cross and is platinum.
This was the Last Stop in Scotland.
Next stop was back in England.
Craigside Estate.
This is the Home of Inventor, Lord Armstrong's,
his rural mansion with gadget displays and a play area in huge gardens.
He basically reformed artillery and also introduced Hydro Power in the UK.
Craigside was made to look like it had evolved, but it was purpose built, to show off his skills.
And what a house design.
Stuck out in the middle of the Northumberland Hills.
These were barren wastelands.
His wife set off planting more than a million trees.
He set off buildingHydro Plants and Inventions.
But the House is one of his designs.
And it looks the part of the fairy tale.
With wonderful views that could be seen everywhere.
Once Inside, we explored a Victorian Modern House.
It had Electric Power, Stream to Heat the house, and water wheels to turn the meat on the stove.
The servant area was modern,
His day room was outstanding.
his private study was just the way he wanted it.
Carving on the staircase to impress
The bedrooms you'd expect to live in and call home.
On a to impress the Queen, try a solid marble fireplace you could park a car in.
But he was into Electric Power and fun you could have with it.
get way to finish the day, and we finished up at Shiptonthorpe where we had stayed during our York trip.
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