several yrs ago the coronation stone of queen elizabeth was returned to scotland--the 'stone of scone.  i would like to know what town or _____ it is in and if many go to visit there!
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Hi Dotti! I got your message, thanks for contacting me. \nIf you're interested here are some other bits of info I've gathered. The stone of scone is also known as the lia fail which is Irish for the stone of destiny, it's believed that Jeremiah brought it with him to Ireland from Israel before the Irish monks took it to the Scottish island of Iona etc.\nOllamh Foladh was the Irish name given to Jeremiah and is mentioned in several places in the annals of Ireland. Now there are two Scotias mentioned in the Irish annals - one of them was the daughter of the pharoh Hectonibus/Nectonibus so that's just something to watch out for when you're researching. You mentioned the flag, another interesting thing is that in Northern Ireland, okay... how to explain this... Ireland is made up of four provinces, three of them are in the republic of Ireland and one of them, Ulster is ruled from Westminster and is part of the United Kindom. The symbol for the province of ulster is a red hand - remember Zarah and Pharez and the midwife tieing a red thread on the hand of one of the babies? The symbol of Ireland is the harp of David which is also on the queen of Englands coat of arms, at one point the king of England was also the king of Ireland which is why the harp is on their coat of arms. And of course the lion of Judah, symbol of Scotland. One last thing, Scotia is the ancient name for Ireland. In the time of Jeremiah Scotland was a province of Ireland and ruled by the Irish high king in much the same way as Northern Ireland is now ruled from England.The Scots retained the name Scotia when the Romans renamed Ireland as Hiberia. The romans often referred to the Irish as the Scotti. Scotland was also mainly populated by Irish migrants. The native language of both the Irish and Scots is Gaelic, the Scots speak an older version of the language but there are still amazing similarities right up to the present day. Scotland also had a native people called the Picts. I hope you find this helpful and I'll try to dig up some of my old notes and web sites over the next few weeks and I'll get back to you if you like. Gb Esther.
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Wolfstone \n\nHighland music is recognised world wide as a unique treasure and Wolfstone, the shining jewel in its crown. From its birth in 1989 the band has followed its very own Highland roots and delivered the passion that is contained within them onto the international stage. On one long roller coaster ride they have taken themselves from the village halls of Scotland through to headlining major festivals across Europe, Canada and from the West to the East Coasts of America, playing to audiences in excess of 60,000.\n\nIn the 10 years between 1991 and 2001, Wolfstone has released seven highly acclaimed albums, all of which encapsulate the unique and vibrant sound of their New Highland Music.\n\nWolfstone draw from the very foundations of Highland music, wild tunes, \nbeautiful airs and powerful songs and the unique blend of guitars, fiddle, bagpipes and pulsating percussion combined with a dynamic stage presence, are all well-known hallmarks of the band. These qualities, combined with the release in April 2002 of an exciting new album, 'Almost An Island', their first studio album on their own label, 'Once Bitten Records', have undoubtedly heralded a new and explosive 'Celtic World' music phase for 2002 and beyond. The title of the new Album comes from a poster in a bar on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula in the Highland Region of Scotland where the first recordings of 'Almost An Island' were made. It conveys independence to express their music and freedom to march onward into the new Century. \nWith a very well established and loyal fan base world wide, many new fans \nare now discovering Wolfstone and their New Highland music as the band travels extensively to perform. Future performances are assured at major festivals and venues throughout the United Kingdom, Denmark, Holland, Norway, Italy, Spain, Portugal, the USA and many more countries worldwide.
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www.scottish-enterprise.com
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For up-to-date info on bars, restaurants, entertainment, start here: http://www.list.co.uk/index.php\n\nAs for attractions, most will be open, particularly places that attract tourists year-round such as Edinburgh Castle. \n\nCastles DO change opening hours depending on the season, so it's a good idea to check - this site lists all the castles in Scotland: http://www.castles.org/Chatelaine/\n\nthis is the site for the National Trust - takes care of all historic buildings in Scotland - it gives updates on which places are open: http://www.nts.org.uk/web/site/home/home.asp?\n\nplaces to stay \nYou can stay at youth hostels (some close after the summer), hotels or bed and breakfast. The site Yielding listed is a good starting point. \n\nwhat is the weather like \n\nExpect rain. Frequently.\n\nSeptember CAN be reasonably mild with occasional sunshine. It also depends on where you plan to go in Scotland. Expect anything between 12-18°C so make sure to pack a raincoat and a couple of sweaters...
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In the U.K. they have stopped making 'Monarch of the Glen'. Not sure how many 'seasons' there are in total. 5 or 6 maybe. I know a guy who worked on it and it was filmed near Kingussie. Come over for a visit and see for yourself!
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Beside blarney rock north of the main city jsut down the road from kerry Pike village mail me tony lynch, toju for short on paddyjock@hotmail.com for more info
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This past summer the wife and I took a trip to NC. Spruce Pine to be precise. We went "Rock Hounding" or "Gem Mining" at place called  Gem Mountain.\n\nhttp://www.gemmountain.com/aquamarine.htm\n\nWhile at Gem Mountain we purchased one bucket of minerals and mined at their Aquamarine mine near by.\n\nWe found some nice specimens, but one in particular stuck a nerve, The image of this Aquamarine is posted at my site, Take a look:\n\nhttp://my.opera.com/TheMineralExchange/albums/showpic.dml?album=157930&picture=2347315\n\nOk.. so after viewing the image, Aquamarine's stats are as follows:\nA) : Green-blue\nB) : White\nC) : 2.63-2.91\nD) : 7 1/2-8\nE) : Hexagonal\nF) : Imperfect\nG) : Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle.\n\nHey Teacher?. did I pass?
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NO, NO, and a thousand times: NO! Despite the comments I made answering a question on a different issue earlier, I wish to set the record straight and state that I am proud to call myself a citizen of the United Kingdom. I always will admit to being a fiercely proud Englishman, but I have a great affinity with Scotland and Wales, and I do love visiting both countries. I always wear a red rose and red & white ribbons on 23rd April (St George's day), but a close friend of mine always wears a daffodil or leek badge on March 1st (being a proud Welshman), and we always wish each other well on our respective Saint's days. Being Northumbrian-born, I have always loved many things Scottish, and my family and I always have a haggis on Burns' Night (we love it). So it's fair to say that despite devolution, the UK is still as cohesive as ever. God save the Queen.\n\np.s., Oh and Starshafter 1, kindly get off your high horse. We don't all hate Scotland or it's people. Be proud of who you are and learn to laugh at it, and yourselves too. We can take a bit of flack from you guys, so please learn to take a bit too.
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Your modesty is like your home town, completely underwhelming. Judging by the lack of replys, nobody gives a shite.                                                                                                  PS. I stayed in Ormskirk for a month, one weekend.
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That is my favourite country.It is very enteresting because of piramids and the tombs of their faraons and mumies.Egipt have a great history and a lot of legends.I especialy love Ramzes he was their lider and a faraon a long time ago.I read a lot of books about Egipt and i love it.I houp that i go there and visit their piramids one day.
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I would suggest you come over for a holiday so you can check out the property scene and the areas in general.  Depending on the job you might want to live just outside Edinburgh - property is much cheaper and, if you think it out, the commute is not bad (many companies are now location outside the city centre anyway).\n\nEdinburgh has the same issues as most major cities - you just need to check the culture fits with how you want to live.\n\nOne point that I cannot stress enough - unlike the poster above DO NOT (I repeat) DO NOT refer to the Country as England ... this is a massive bugbear to Scottish people and actually quite insulting (think of calling someone from the deep south a Yankee [then multiply the insult by 10!).\n\nI am sure you know but the whole country is Great Britain/UK, with England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales making up the different parts.  \n\nEdinburgh is in Scotland and the UK, Edinburgh is not in England\n\nGood luck with it - drop me a note if you need any more.
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I believe Queen's University (based in Kingston, Ontario) has a college in England at Hermonsteaux Castle. Check out the website at www.queensu.ca
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Your best bet is to take the ring to a jewelry store and ask them about the ring. Some people who have been in the buisness a long time may be able to tell you some of the history on different stones etc.
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How much money do they generate in tourist dollars??? Do you remember Princess Diana's funeral and the days leading up to it???Remember the flowers??? Do you remember the recent death of HRH the Queen Mother? Do you rember all the Royal Weddings, even the most recent between Prince Charles and Camillia? Even when no Royal function is on, there are things like "The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace", the many events surrounding Royal tradition...even visitations to the Bloody Tower and seeing the Crown Jewels. Yearly we are talking Millions...with or without a major Royal Function taking place...thier mere presense generates cash like no other individual action in the UK. Although the upcoming Olympics might generate more cash for a bit, it will also generate more money still because with or without the games...the Royal Family will still be there.\n\nGod Save the Queen!!!\n\nBp. David
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Launceston is the ancient capital of Cornwall and still boasts a medieval south gate and the ruins of a castle. In the 11th century Domesday Book it is described as the property of Count Robert of Mortain. At that time it had 2 mills, 40 acres of pasture, 3 slaves, 1 villager and 13 smallholders in addition to the Count’s castle. In Malory’s Morte d’Arthur, this is described as Castle Terrible. Until the 19th century, the castle green was used for public executions.\n\nLaunceston has been a market town since the time of the Normans when the Count removed it from the nearby St Stephens. It was the site of the County Assizes before the roads were improved and Bodmin became the county town in the early eighteenth century. There are some fine buildings in the town centre, although a street of medieval houses was demolished in the middle of the 20th century.\n\nThrough the town gate and up the hill is the town square, which serves as a car park these days. The church of St Mary Magdalene is worth a visit if only to see the elaborate carving of the granite, unusual among Cornish parish churches. A ghoul or Kergrim is said to haunt the churchyard. It is said that if a man with a stiff neck goes there in the first few days of May. He should visit the grave of the last female member of his family buried there, pass his hand from head to foot of the grave and wipe some dew on his neck to cure it. In the case of a woman, she should go to the grave of the last deceased male.\n\nThe remains of a 12th century priory were discovered at the end of the nineteenth century in the river valley north of Launceston. Visitors should enquire about this at the Launceston Steam Railway station. This railway runs along a re-laid part of the track of the original railway from London to Padstow. There are locomotives, railway memorabilia and a functioning workshop to be seen in addition to a ride on the steam trains.\n\nThere are several other strange stories from this part of Cornwall. At nearby Yeolmbridge, the Wild Hunt may be seen by someone crossing the bridge. But woe betide any who see this twice as they will not live to tell the tale! At Botathon, the ghost of Dorothy Dingley has been seen many times, in spite of a 16th century attempt at exorcism. South of Launceston is Hingston Down, the site of buried treasure.\n\nTreburley, another hamlet between Launceston and Callington, is worth visiting for its gallery. The Lakeside Gallery hosts a permanent collection of original paintings and other artwork commissioned by the publishers of J.R.R.Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings.\n\nLaunceston stands almost on the Cornish border with Devon. In one direction is the expanse of Bodmin Moor, whilst in the other, just across the River Tamar, is the wildness of Dartmoor. The castle, built so long ago to guard this border, offers views of both moors.
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beautiful. big, but still elegant and not gaudy. love the saphire accent stones, gives it more character, without going over the top. and it looks expensive, which  is always nice. enjoy it!!
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I really like it!  My local one in Swansea is very relaxing and in a lovely old building (used to be a theatre).  It has a very wide range of books and the staff are very experienced and helpful.  What I like about W'Stones is that they have a section of books chosen as favourites by the staff and they've all written their reviews on them.  It adds a personal touch and gives me inspiration.