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| Edinburgh : The towering Medieval Castle |
The Scottish capital has plenty to offer, but one sight stands out more than others: the towering Medieval Castle.
Easy to spot from the windows of Edinburgh hostels , the castle stands high on a hill above the city, dominating the landscape and providing an awe-inspiring view.
History
The current castle's site has been important to people across the ages with the first signs of human habitation at the hilltop fort thought to date back to the 9th Century BC.
Having a site this old, means that its history is as rich and varied as can be. Much of the early information about the castle from the Dark Ages is still buried deep underground – with experts still looking to dig beneath the Scottish soil for any hidden secrets.
It was not until the 11th and 12th Centuries that the castle's place in Scottish history started to take shape. The castle was the home of King Malcolm III whose wife would become St Margaret and go on to be recognised by the addition of St Margaret's Chapel – which visitors can still see to this day.
The first meeting of Scottish Parliament took place in the castle in 1140 and the structure was also the site of several battles in the First War of Scottish Independence.
Statues of Scottish heroes Robert the Bruce and William Wallace now stand at the entrance of the castle and visitors can step inside to view some of the well-preserved rooms such as the Great Hall and the Crown Room.
Hogmanay
The castle hosts a number of spectacular events throughout the year, with the premier event being Hogmanay.
The traditional New Year's Eve party is attended by thousands of people each year and the party atmosphere is second-to-none, with the entertainment often spilling down the hill and into Edinburgh hostels.
Do be warned, however, that Edinburgh hostels can fill up quick over the festival period, meaning that it is essential to book a room in advance.
The Edinburgh Military Tattoo takes place at the castle in August. Traditional music is played as pipers and drummers perform marching routines in front of crowds of over 200,000 people.
Out of happy coincidence, the tattoo takes places during the Edinburgh Festival giving visitors added reason to book a hostel and plan a trip to the city.
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| Senior Dating - Finding Love After 50 !
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| China post-grad scheme
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| The Scottish Government is to allocate £600,000 during the next two years to support a new post-graduate scheme designed to improve education links between Scotland and China for the economic benefit of both nations.
The move follows an announcement by the Education Secretary Fiona Hyslop during her April visit to China, that both countries had agreed to create a new university research programme which would aim to:
- Build partnerships between research teams in both countries, based on areas of mutual strength and interest including renewable energy, life sciences, public health, financial services and engineering
- Encourage research teams and PhD students to undertake exchange programmes which will develop students' skills and support an exchange of knowledge for the benefit of the universities, businesses and economies of both countries
Today's funding will enable the programme to operate in universities in Scotland and China during the next two academic years. The Chinese have indicated that they would be interested in the possibility of replicating this innovative approach in other areas the future.
Ms Hyslop said:
"In April, I announced that the Scottish Government and Ministry of Education in China had agreed to establish a PhD research partnership programme between our universities - a scheme which I believe will bring real educational, cultural and economic benefits for both our nations.
"Today I'm delighted to be able to announce that the Scottish Government will be allocating #300,000 a year for the next two years to support this scheme. This funding will support collaborative research in key sectors of our economies from renewables and life sciences to the development of new technology for agriculture and engineering.
"It will also help us to continue to strengthen the research base in Scotland's universities, enabling students, institutions and industry continue to develop the knowledge they need to compete in today's ever-changing and highly competitive markets and that they are fully geared up for Scotland's economic recovery when the time comes."
David Caldwell, Director of Universities Scotland, said:
"Partnerships with countries and universities throughout the world are an important element of the activity of Scottish universities. It allows the sector to enhance its global reputation for quality and excellence and allows the sharing of knowledge and expertise with staff and students based overseas.
"This scheme will pave the way for a unique partnership between Scotland and China that will not only bring economic benefits but strong cultural ties. This agreement builds on the existing activity in the region that has been developed over many years.
"The joint research programme is dealing with issues that have international significance and this collaborative approach will undoubtedly advance the knowledge and expertise in these areas."
Journalists who would like photographs of Ms Hyslop with the new Vice Minister for Education in China, Hao Ping, who she met during her visit in April, should contact the number below.
On April 7 2008, the Vice Minister for Education in China, Wu Qidi, and Ms Hyslop signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Beijing on behalf of the Chinese and Scottish Government. Through this 'joint statement' both countries agreed to work together in the fields of school education, vocational education and skills, and higher education.
When signing the agreement, the Scottish Government agreed to continue providing funding for Chinese Masters students to study in Scotland. Both parties agreed they were keen to support research collaboration between academics and would commit funding towards Sino-Scottish scholarships for PhD studies. The British Council was commissioned to design the programme in discussion with both governments.
In April this year, both countries agreed to support partnerships in the following sectors:
- Energy, resources and the environment - particularly clean and renewable energy
- Life sciences and public health
- Financial services
- Technology, including telecommunication and information technology and new technology in agriculture
- Engineering, geosciences and material science
- Applied social science
In Scotland, applications will be considered from all institutions and research teams which are strong in research in the above areas. Individuals or research teams who are interested in the research partnerships should contact:
scholarships.beijing@britishcouncil.org.cn |
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| Scottish Parliament - 10 years on
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| Today marks the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Devolution.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh attended celebrations at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh with First Minister Alex Salmond.
In a statement to the Parliament, the First Minister said:
"This is a historic day for Scotland. The decade since this Scottish Parliament was reconvened has proven to be a remarkable time in our political history.
"A time in which there have been some notable legislative successes. Scotland led the UK in banning smoking in public places, and will lead the world in reducing carbon emissions. These are things in which all Scots should take great pride.
"We have certainly broken the mould - learning how to build a system of governance that reflects and responds to the values of our people.
"Some said it could not be done. That the Parliament was bound to fail, born to fail. But we have - as a Parliament and as a People - proven them to be wrong.
"This Parliament has found its place in Scottish society. It is no longer 'new' in the eyes of our people. In fact, it has become so familiar that many now struggle to recall what it was like not to have a Scottish Parliament.
"As the Scottish Parliament has grown in stature over the last 10 years, so Scotland has grown with it.
"We, the people of Scotland, are enjoying a renewed sense of ourselves. And a new hope for the future. We look forward to the next ten years with confidence - aware of the obvious challenges but seized of the great opportunities.
"Because whatever the future holds, Scotland can and Scotland will flourish." |
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| Senior Dating - Finding Love After 50 !
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In the foreword of my book I write, How To Keep Up With The Joneses, I comment, "Gone With The Wind" is written about my family during the time of the civil war. A place in the movie shows the names Jonesville on a sign at the railway station.
This information was shared with me by a distant cousin who owned a publishing company in Dallas.
Quote from Gone With The Wind
Vivien Leigh (Scarlett): As God is my witness, as God is my witness they're not going to lick me! I'm going to live through this and when it's all over, I'll never be hungry again! No, nor any of my folk. If I have to lie, steal, cheat or kill! As God is my witness, I'll never be hungry again!
Here is a page on quotes from Gone With the Wind:
Gone With the Wind endures as a monument to the Lost Cause. It is also a product of the 1930s, when many Americans sought an escape from the twin horrors of economic depression and the impending European war.
Maybe this is why my book is being read today, when our circumstances are in a time period that has the same elements of life and living as during the civil war.
I have no letters from the university but in my heart, like Scarlett, my feelings and empathy went out to the young people of the nation who struggle to take their place in the world amid a society so already established.
In a way, this writing is a testament to tell the American way is still alive, and remains open to anyone, even an unlettered housewife. My greatest wish was to make a difference in our world by encouraging young people not to give up, or give in to drugs, have a loss of focus, or be discouraged by too great odds against them.
In effect, I have said, "Here is what has been done before you, with hard work and determination."
Some complain about the title because it really isn't a Christian philosophy. However, if one can rise above any cliché, this is the time to do precisely that. I like to remember the best books I ever read were the ones not to be judged by the cover. | |
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