The Scottish Parliament

'Scotland's Parliament sits at the foot of Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile in front of the spectacular Holyrood Park and Salisbury Crags. Constructed from a mixture of steel, oak, and granite, the complex building was hailed on opening as one of the most innovative designs in Britain today.

Drawing inspiration from the surrounding landscape, the flower paintings by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the upturned boats on the seashore, Enric Miralles, one of the world's premier architects, developed a design that he said was a building "growing out of the land". '

The Third Wednesday girls were through in Edinburgh today and I took this shot of the Parliament Building. We had lunch there, and then walked along the foot of the Salisbury Crags to the University, where we were given a guided tour of the gardens by M's son, who is responsible for the landscaping. It was most interesting, and the weather made it so enjoyable as it was hot and sunny.

Home now and about to get ready for the country dancing. Hope your day has been so good.