An Augustinian House of Royal Patronage: Travelling in the Scottish border region you'll see a landscape that's dotted with imposing castles, elegant abbeys, stately mansions and dramatic ruins, all of which tell interesting stories of the area's turbulent and romantic history. Jedburgh Abbey is the first of the amazing abbeys that we come across as we cross the border into Scotland. Jedburgh Abbey is one of four great abbeys built in Scotland’s border country during the Middle Ages. It was … [Read more...]
St Andrews, the Home of Golf…
August 11, 2009 by
Winning at St Andrews is every golfer's dream: St Andrews is where golf was born in the 15th century. On our journey here we cross the Firth of Forth Bridge, a bridge that was completed in 1890. The Forth was heavily over-constructed in an attempt to regain the public’s confidence after the tragic collapse of the Tay Bridge. It was a daring design for its times and when completed, it was the longest span in the world. Brief History of Golf The earliest known reference to golf … [Read more...]
