May 3

On this Sunday in Scotland, we started off the morning at the Museum of Scotland, but then the group split up and hit certain attractions Edinburgh.  

 The Museum of Scotland


The National Museum incorporates the collections of the former National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland, and the Royal Museum. As well as the national collections of Scottish archaeological finds and medieval objects, the museum contains artefacts from around the world, encompassing geology, archaeology, natural history, science, technology, art, and world cultures. 
One of the more notable exhibits is the stuffed body of Dolly the sheep, the first successful clone of a mammal from an adult cell.

Lilly, Amanda, and Sami are trying on formal 16th Century apparel. Mikayla and Baily are reconstructing a medieval piece of pottery. Elizabeth and Michaela are posing with historic pieces of Irish artillery.

Click here to see more about the Museum of Scotland... http://www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland/


The Elephant House

 Opened in 1995, The Elephant House has established itself as one of the best tea and coffee houses in Edinburgh. Made famous as the place of inspiration to writers such as J.K. Rowling, who sat writing much of her early novels, including Happy Potter,  in the back room overlooking Edinburgh Castle. 








Here Elizabeth, Michaela, Mariama, Sara, and Julia all enjoyed lunch in this popular spot.

The Edinburgh Dungeon 

Today Mikayla, Amanda, Baily, Sami, and Lilly ventured off to the Edinburgh Dungeon where we learned about historic tales that you do not here every day.

The Edinburgh Dungeon brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages, scenes and rides in a truly unique and exciting walkthrough experience that you see, hear, touch, smell and feel. It’s hilarious, fun, and it’s sometimes quite scary. The Edinburgh Dungeon is an 80 minute journey through 1000 years of Scotland 's horrible history.