https://padlet.com/elena_zanfini/f88kjmp8bvb2 In this tour we will talk about some very important places in Edinburgh, as related to the royal family and its history. This tour, created by us (three Italian students), is the first one about the royal family in Edinburgh. This tour, created by us, is the first one about the royal family in Edinburgh. We will visit four Royal places, starting from Palace of Holyroodhouse to arrive, by bus, at the Royal Yacht Britannia. en-us 2018-08-04 09:38:41 UTC 2018-08-08 08:36:08 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Ring.png elena_zanfini https://padlet.com/elena_zanfini/f88kjmp8bvb2/wish/271942953 The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland, Queen Elizabeth II. Holyrood Palace has served as the principal residence of the Kings and Queens of Scots since the 16th century, and is a setting for state occasions and official entertaining. The palace as it stands today was built between 1671–1678 in a quadrangle layout with the exception of the 16th-century north-west tower built by James V. Sir William Bruce designed upon the restoration of the monarchy. The principal entrance is located on the west. The entry gateway is framed by massive coupled Roman Doric columns, with the carved Royal Arms of Scotland and an octagonal cupola with clock-face above. General repairs were completed by the architect Robert Reid between 1824–1834 that included the partial rebuilding of the south-west corner tower and refacing of the entire south front in ashlar to match that of the east. For the internal quadrangle, Bruce designed a colonnaded piazza of nine arches on the north, south and east facades with pilasters, again from the three classical orders, to indicate the importance of the three main floors. The plain Doric order is used for the services at ground floor, the Ionic order is used for the state apartments on the first floor, while the elaborate Corinthian order is used for the royal apartments on the second floor. The 16th century Historic Apartments of Mary, Queen of Scots and the State Apartments, used for official and state entertaining, are open to the public throughout the year, except when members of the Royal Family are in residence. At the Palace of Holyroodhouse, visitors can explore 14 magnificent historic and State Apartments, the romantic ruins of the 12th-century Holyrood Abbey and remarkable royal gardens, all with a complimentary audio tour. ]]> 2018-08-04 10:21:11 UTC https://padlet.com/elena_zanfini/f88kjmp8bvb2/wish/271942953 elena_zanfini https://padlet.com/elena_zanfini/f88kjmp8bvb2/wish/271943160 Edinburgh Castle has played a pivotal role in Scottish history, both as a royal residence – King Malcolm Canmore (r 1058–93) and Queen Margaret first made their home here in the 11th century – and as a military stronghold. The castle last saw military action in 1745; from then until the 1920s it served as the British army's main base in Scotland. Edinburgh Castle is a historic fortress which dominates the skyline of the city from its position on the Castle Rock. Archaeologists have established human occupation of the rock since at least the Iron Age (2nd century AD). Edinburgh Castle is located at the top of the Royal Mile, at the west end of Edinburgh's Old Town. The volcanic Castle Rock offers a naturally defended position, with sheer cliffs to north and south, and a steep ascent from the west. The only easy approach is from the town to the east, and the castle's defences are situated accordingly, with a series of gates protecting the route to the summit of the Castle Rock. There are many important places to visit inside:
- Outer Defences
- Military buildings
- National War Museum of Scotland
- St. Margaret's Chapel
- Mons Meg
- David's Tower
- Crown Square
- Great Hall
- Scottish National War Memorial.]]> 2018-08-04 10:33:04 UTC https://padlet.com/elena_zanfini/f88kjmp8bvb2/wish/271943160 elena_zanfini https://padlet.com/elena_zanfini/f88kjmp8bvb2/wish/271943323 The Royal Botanic Garden is a scientific centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation, as well as a popular tourist attraction. Founded in 1670 as a physic garden to grow medicinal plants, today it occupies four sites across Scotland — Edinburgh, Dawyck, Logan and Benmore — each with its own specialist collection. The RBGE's living collection consists of more than 13,302 plant species, whilst the herbarium contains in excess of 3 million preserved specimens. The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is an executive non-departmental public body of the Scottish Government. The Edinburgh botanic garden was founded in 1670 at St. Anne's Yard, near Holyrood Palace, by Dr. Robert Sibbald and Dr. Andrew Balfour. It is the second oldest botanic garden in Britain after Oxford's. The plant collection used as the basis of the garden was the private collection of Sir Patrick Murray, 2nd Lord Elibank. In 1763, the garden's collections were moved away from the city's pollution to a larger "Physic Garden" on the west side of Leith Walk.]]> 2018-08-04 10:42:21 UTC https://padlet.com/elena_zanfini/f88kjmp8bvb2/wish/271943323 elena_zanfini https://padlet.com/elena_zanfini/f88kjmp8bvb2/wish/271943450 The Royal Yacht Britannia, is the former royal yacht of the British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, in service from 1954 until 1997. She was the 83rd such vessel since King Charles II acceded to the throne in 1660, and is the second royal yacht to bear the name. During her 43-year career, the yacht travelled more than a million nautical miles around the globe. Royal Yacht Britannia was built at the shipyard of John Brown & Co. Ltd in West Dunbartonshire. She was launched by Queen Elizabeth II on 16 April 1953, and commissioned on 11 January 1954. The ship was designed with three masts. Britannia was designed to be converted into a hospital ship in time of war, although this capability was never used. In the event of nuclear war, it was intended for the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh to take refuge aboard Britannia off the north-west coast of Scotland. Now retired from royal service, Britannia is open to visitors and is permanently berthed at Ocean Terminal, Leith.]]> 2018-08-04 10:49:20 UTC https://padlet.com/elena_zanfini/f88kjmp8bvb2/wish/271943450 elena_zanfini https://padlet.com/elena_zanfini/f88kjmp8bvb2/wish/272312355 2018-08-08 08:32:01 UTC https://padlet.com/elena_zanfini/f88kjmp8bvb2/wish/272312355 elena_zanfini https://padlet.com/elena_zanfini/f88kjmp8bvb2/wish/272312424 2018-08-08 08:33:00 UTC https://padlet.com/elena_zanfini/f88kjmp8bvb2/wish/272312424 elena_zanfini https://padlet.com/elena_zanfini/f88kjmp8bvb2/wish/272312492 2018-08-08 08:34:14 UTC https://padlet.com/elena_zanfini/f88kjmp8bvb2/wish/272312492 elena_zanfini https://padlet.com/elena_zanfini/f88kjmp8bvb2/wish/272312536 2018-08-08 08:34:50 UTC https://padlet.com/elena_zanfini/f88kjmp8bvb2/wish/272312536 elena_zanfini https://padlet.com/elena_zanfini/f88kjmp8bvb2/wish/272312598 2018-08-08 08:35:50 UTC https://padlet.com/elena_zanfini/f88kjmp8bvb2/wish/272312598