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MAVERICK ROVER WORLD Post #19 July 26, 2018 * EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND * Do I start with Whiskey, Scotch eggs, a Bank, a Telephone or a Castle? * Scotch tasting in Scotland is quite involved and I will not even try to explain all the details, but we know it has something to do with Single Malt, Single Cask, 1 year old, 12 year old, 16 year old and memory.  Well, after the tasting we liked all of them and most of what we learned was forgotten. The bottom line is that you should drink what you like. Whether it is room temperature, on the rocks or with a bit of water,  it is your choice.  So, drink and enjoy * Scotch Eggs are hard boiled inside of ground up sausage and then deep fried in bread crumbs.  They are served cold, and  "ya be'her loik ic, cus thait's the woiy ic is" * The Royal Bank of Scotland  looms large on St. Andrews Square * This is the door, #14, to the home where...

MAVERICK ROVER WORLD Post #18 July 21, 2018 * GLASGOW & ERSKINE, SCOTLAND Remember that Ron's sir name is ERSKINE Erskine Family Crest "Je Pense Plus" (I Think More) Erskine Tartan * Alloa (a'loa) Tower Original home of John Erskine Family when he was the 6th Earl of Mar to Mary Queen of Scotts in the 16th Century As Earl of Mar,  the Erskines were and still are "keepers" of  Stirling Castle Alloa Tower and Stirling Castle are located  about 7 miles apart on  The River Forth  Stirling Castle In ancient times the Royals unlocked the lock when they arrived.  Pictured here is The Earl of Mar, an Erskine still to this day, handing the key to Queen Elizabeth II  In current times,  they simply touch the key to signify the opening of the door * Central Station in Glasgow is an attractive, convenient train facility that services transport to mo...

MAVERICK ROVER WORLD Post #17 July 14, 2018 DUBLIN, IRELAND * What a way to start Dublin I love this ad, TOGETEHR + NESS (from Guinness) * Brazen Head  is the oldest pub in Ireland,  located the in The Temple Bar section of Dublin,  which is the most touristy and  expensive area for a Pint. Famous Temple Bar  of Dublin * Irish &  English This Modern Art Museum was originally built for pensioners (former military) to live out their lives with government support. Later they were moved to Chelsea.  Well, this was not one of those guys,  but it is Roger in dress-up at the museum Now the museum houses modern art exhibits.  Left side is folded canvas . Right side is Bronze of folded canvas Folded dyed canvas String and painted wall    ...