DISCOVERING PRESTONPANS MURALS

Do you have a list of places you would like to visit one day?  Because I'm sure I'm not alone in this!

And it is good to tick them off.
Add new ones.
And discover places that would have been on the list. Had you'd known about them.

One such place was Prestonpans in East Lothian.

After spending an afternoon with my a blog friend Helena we decided to find a nearby campsite and to start our journey along the coast next day. Normally we look for somewhere interesting or picturesque but it was just overnight, so we simply chose a convenient spot. And what a surprise!!  First, we discovered that right next to the campsite was an open air museum. We were able to wander round and my camera was very busy. But more about that another time, because what we also learnt that this was an area of historical interest. And that down the road at Prestonpans there were murals painted on buildings to commemorate this.  So next morning we stopped off briefly to discover more. Here are some of my photos:

We didn't have long to explore so wasn't able to see all the murals.
Today I discovered this link and wish I'd seen this before our visit. But then it is exciting to discover new places and to be surprised. If ever we are back in the area we will stop again. For longer this time.

And if you want to find out more yourself do check out the link. I will share more about the open air museum another time because that was another surprise! Meanwhile thanks for popping by. I'll be back tomorrow with another post for my 30 Day Blogging Challenge. Hope to see you here.

INSIDE OUTSIDE - PHOTO PAIRS

Recently I visited Scotland to attend a book making workshop.  And while I was there I had other things I wanted to see. It was a long way to go just for a book making course after all!

The Kelpies, in Falkirk, were on my list.  And I was not disappointed. These stainless steel sculptures stand over 30m tall, and the light reflects and changes constantly.   Not only that, you can see them miles away.  Three and a half miles a way in fact, from the top of the Falkirk Wheel. I'll show you another time.  But for now I am joining in with Helena's weekly meme, photo PAIRS. 

When visiting The Kelpies we paid to go on the tour. We were shown around the site and told about the artist Andy Scott, and best of all, we got to go INSIDE as well as see OUTSIDE. See for yourself:

Aren't they amazing? 

And look closely. Can you see these people in the photo above?

You can find out more about these sculptures here and there is also a time lap video of them being built.

Thanks for popping by and to Helena for the great idea of sharing PHOTO PAIRS. Why not go and see what others have shared? You never know what you will find! 

And as I am taking part in a 30 Day Blogging Challenge I'll be back tomorrow. Hope to see you then!