[MR] BBC: Restored Sterling Palace

[Garth G. Groff]

Noble friends,

Gee! You would think I could at least spell the name of the castle 
correctly, especially when it is right in front of my eyes: "Stirling", 
not "Sterling".

With haggis all over his face,


Lord Mungo Napier, That Crazy Scot

On 5/25/2011 7:39 AM, Garth G. Groff wrote:
> Noble friends,
>
> Today BBC is featuring a slide show tour of the restored Sterling 
> Royal Palace: 
> http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-13527714 . The 
> recreation is stunning! Scotland was not all hovels and drafty 
> castles. Its later rulers hosted a vibrant Renaissance court where 
> arts and learning were greatly encouraged. The views of the Hunt for 
> the Unicorn tapestry, which apparently features contemporary costumes, 
> and the clothes of the reenactor/tour guide are definitely worth seeing.
>
> Kind regards,
>
>
> Lord Mungo Napier, That Crazy Scot