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There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold, well she'd be wrong in this case.

photomax7 · 02-20-2018, 10:24 AM

All I see is the anti-pigeon defences...nicely framed though.

**Kerrowdown** · 02-20-2018, 11:27 AM

Originally posted by photomax7

All I see is the anti-pigeon defences...

It was the golden sheen that caught me eye...

**BigMackCam** · 02-20-2018, 12:47 PM

That's not The Caledonian in Edinburgh is it, Kerrowdown? It's a few years since I was last there... but it doesn't look the same in my memory...

AussieTrev · 02-21-2018, 02:44 AM

That is a lovely golden glow.

**Kerrowdown** · 02-21-2018, 01:43 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

That's not The Caledonian in Edinburgh is it

No it was originally the Caledonian Bank in Inverness from 1838 until 1907.

The Gaelic motto used on its own banknotes was... Tir nam Beann, nan Gleann, s'an Gaisgeach, which translates as Land of Mountains, Glens and Heroes, now just how cool was that.

But now it's a Bar/Pub, as a listed building it retains many of the original features, especially the grand front elevation.

reh321 · 06-14-2018, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by photomax7

All I see is the anti-pigeon defences...nicely framed though.

Many US cities have courted falcon pairs, and once they've settled in, we have both a pigeon defense and a source of entertainment via a nestcam. I guess I need to find out where the falcons in town live, and determine whether I can see anything from the ground.

**Kerrowdown** · 06-15-2018, 12:51 AM

Originally posted by AussieTrev

That is a lovely golden glow.

Thank you that’s what first caught my eye, unlike replying to your post in a timely manner, my apologies.

**Kerrowdown** · 06-15-2018, 12:53 AM

Originally posted by photomax7

All I see is the anti-pigeon defences...nicely framed though.

How else do we get ‘em ready for the barbie.

**Kerrowdown** · 06-15-2018, 12:55 AM

Originally posted by reh321

Many US cities have courted falcon pairs, and once they've settled in, we have both a pigeon defense and a source of entertainment via a nestcam. I guess I need to find out where the falcons in town live, and determine whether I can see anything from the ground.

Kebabs are good to go.

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,858 Original Poster	Originally posted by reh321 Many US cities have courted falcon pairs, and once they've settled in, we have both a pigeon defense and a source of entertainment via a nestcam. I guess I need to find out where the falcons in town live, and determine whether I can see anything from the ground. Kebabs are good to go. Last edited by Kerrowdown; 06-17-2018 at 11:35 AM.

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,858 Original Poster	Originally posted by BigMackCam That's not The Caledonian in Edinburgh is it No it was originally the Caledonian Bank in Inverness from 1838 until 1907. The Gaelic motto used on its own banknotes was... Tir nam Beann, nan Gleann, s'an Gaisgeach, which translates as Land of Mountains, Glens and Heroes, now just how cool was that. But now it's a Bar/Pub, as a listed building it retains many of the original features, especially the grand front elevation.

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,858 Original Poster	Originally posted by AussieTrev That is a lovely golden glow. Thank you that’s what first caught my eye, unlike replying to your post in a timely manner, my apologies.

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,858 Original Poster	Originally posted by photomax7 All I see is the anti-pigeon defences...nicely framed though. How else do we get ‘em ready for the barbie.