Coming up the northwest coast we found this husband and wife team cutting peat to dry. They will use it next winter for their only source of heat.

We attented the reinactement of the marriage of some Scottish King and Queen that took place in the 1200s. It was held just outside Edinburgh at the Linlithgow Castle. There were shown all aspects of the special day, just as it would have been done, complete with competitions between knights, falconry, dancing, poetry reading, singing, archery contests and much more. It was very fun. The following pictures of a few we took.

A feast fit for a king, including a real roasted boar's head, complete with the apple in the mouth. Yum!

The ladies of the court dancing for the king and queen. The king is joining them in the center.

The arrival of the royal party and their entourage with banners flying.

The crowds sitting on the hillside by the castle to await the knights and their performances.

The field behind us was where the knights displayed their skills and valor. The castle of Linlithgow is set on a beautiful loch.