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#thisisscotland

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Oliver

Even after seeing it for the second time, you sometimes need a #potterhead do draw the conclusion that #VictoriaStreet in #Edinburgh looks quite similar to #DiagonAlley in #HarryPotter. By all means this scenery is always worth a visit and once you step down the stairs, you will definitely reach the world of #HarryPotter as you'll find the museum or #TheElephantHouse where at least some parts of the Harry Potter-universe were initially created!

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Cobblestone street bustling with pedestrians, lined with brightly colored buildings in shades of blue, pink, and red on the left. On the right, traditional stone buildings under a cloudy sky, marked by a historic brown stone structure with gothic architectural features at the end of the street. Banners decorate the street above, and a crowd queues in front of a cafe on the left.
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Oliver

The Scottish American Memorial, or Scots American War Memorial, is in West Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh. It was called "The Call 1914", and it was erected in 1927 and shows a kilted infantryman looking towards Castle Rock. Behind the main statue is a frieze showing queues of men answering the call by following a kilted pipe band. The memorial was given by Scottish-Americans to honour Scots who had served in the first World War.

Lest we forget.

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This image shows a memorial statue featuring a kilted soldier standing tall and looking forward, while holding a rifle. The memorial features an inscription that reads "THE CALL 1914" and includes a tribute from the Americans of Scottish blood and sympathies to Scotland. The front of the base cites a line from the biblical Book of Judges: "A People that jeopardized their lives unto the death in the high places of the field." The statue is adorned with several red poppy wreaths, which are a symbol of remembrance for those who have died in war. The engraving on the base panel below the soldier depicts what appears to be a scene of soldiers in action or marching, suggesting that the memorial could be dedicated to those who served in World War I. The surrounding environment includes greenery and a partly cloudy sky, indicating an outdoor setting, likely within a park or near a public building.
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Oliver

While the publicity around #JKRowling isn't the best at the moment quite rightly, it is undoubted what she has created in terms of #HarryPotter. Once you are in #Edinburgh and manage to see #TheRoyalMile and if you're a #Potterhead (and even if you're not), this place at the #CityChambers shows the hands of JK Rowling immortalized in the ground of the city Harry's world was created in.

You'll find this place when walking through the entrance, turning left towards a small door!

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This image shows the handprints of J.K. Rowling embedded in stone or concrete. The handprints are accompanied by the inscription "J.K. Rowling 2008," indicating that these were made by the author in the year 2008. The image is in black and white, highlighting the textures and details of the handprints and the surface on which they are imprinted.
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Oliver

The Dugald Stewart Monument is a memorial to the Scottish philosopher Dugald Stewart. It is situated on Calton Hill overlooking the city of Edinburgh and was designed by Scottish architect William Henry Playfair.

Looking over the town of Edinburgh, this view is one of the most-iconic you'll find in lovely Edinburgh. Read more at www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/calton-hill-and-national-monument-p1419631!

#VisitScotland #topeuropephoto #HistoricScotland #oldtown #CaltonHill #theglobewanderer #hiddenscotland #travelersnotebook #historicscotland #passionpassport #europe #bestvacations #bestunitedkingdom #thisisscotland #lifeofadventure #letsgosomewhere #Edinborough #thisisscotland #travellingthroughtheworld 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #ScotlandIsNow #picoftheday #ScotSpirit #DùnÈideann #visituk #takeninscotland #music #streetmusic #sandpipers #pixelfeduk #pixelfedscotland

This image shows the Dugald Stewart Monument, which is a memorial to the Scottish philosopher Dugald Stewart (1753–1828). It is situated on Calton Hill overlooking the city of Edinburgh, Scotland. The monument features a circular temple design, styled in a Neoclassical manner, based on the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates in Athens. This setting offers a panoramic view over the city, encompassing both its historic and more modern parts, nestled amid the natural landscapes surrounding it. The monument and its location are popular for providing one of the iconic vistas of Edinburgh, blending cultural heritage and natural beauty.
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