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Coolest Graffiti Castle in The World – Kelburn Estate, Scotland
Coolest Graffiti Castle Kelburn Estate, North Ayrshire, Scotland Sitting high in the rolling hills of Haylie Brae, between the villages of Largs and Fairlie, North Ayrshire, Scotland, overlooking the Firth of Clyde and Largs Yacht Haven, is Kelburn Castle. The first thought that popped into my head on my initial visit was, “If Wynwood Art District in Miami had a castle, this would be it! What’s so different about Kelburn Castle? In one word – Graffiti! On the OUTSIDE of the castle! Say it isn’t so! There is no other castle in Scotland that looks like Kelburn Castle. And, therein lies the controversy….. The History of Kelburn Castle in Scotland…
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Edinburgh Scotland On Fire for New Year’s Eve Hogmanay Festivities
Procession of Torches in Edinburgh Scotland on New Year’s Eve Happy Hogmanay! Depending on which part of the world you’re from, you might be wondering if Hogmanay has anything to do with BBQ -specifically, pork if you’re like me and from the south (the USA, that is!). Although many people are happy when the hog delicacy shows up there, the answer is no, it’s MUCH more festive than that here! What is Hogmanay? Hogmanay (pronounced HOG-MAH-NAY) is actually NEW YEAR’S EVE -and the following days- in Scotland! What is the history of Hogmanay? I decided to check out local sources for the latest and most up-to-date information on this holiday…