The triple bedroom was only available for two of the three nights in Edinburgh, so before heading to St. Andrews we moved our things to my room, which was ready. Mom looking at a map of Scotland.
A damp morning as we cross the bridge spanning the Firth of Forth.
The lovely Scottish countryside.
Driving through St. Andrews searching for parking, which was difficult to come by with the town full of students and parents.
Drink delivery. Pots and Pans.
Holy Trinity Church. John Knox, leader of the Protestant Reformation preached in the Holy Trinity Church from November 1559 to April 1560. Knox's sermons favoring reform urged the congregation to destroy ecclesiastical buildings, hence the removal of saints in the niches and the destruction of the town's cathedral.
The Royal and Ancient Golf Course.
The infamous 700 year-old, Swilcan Bridge.
The town was crowded with parents and perspective students who were visiting the University of St. Andrews to learn more about the university because choosing to apply.
The ruins of St. Andrews Castle built around 1400.
St. Andrew's Cathedral. Now in ruins mostly in thanks to John Knox's inspiring sermon to rip down "popish" symbols such as itself.
After waiting in a long line, Mom happily receives her Starbucks.
Back on the road toward Edinburgh.
The back roads of Edinburgh.
The route into Edinburgh brought us by Arthur's Seat. We returned to Salisbury Arms for dinner.
