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The Tuath of Dew is a tuath (Duchy) of the Kingdom of Dalriada.

Overview[]

Originally the Kingdom of Dew, ruled by King Baird before it was taken over by King Ross, the Tuath of Dew extends from Falkirk and Quothquan to the west, to the Firth of Forth, and along the south coast to the Moorfoot Hills, where it borders the Kingdom of Three Hills.

Cities & Sites[]

Edinburgh[]

Duchess Flora

In the middle ages Edinburgh was called Dunedin, or Din Eidyn (fort of Eiden), and still has a strong medieval quality. The heart of Edinburgh is divided into Old Town and New Town. Old Town includes the daunting Edinburgh Castle, which is situated on the craggy remains of an ancient volcano. Although most the streets of Old Town are known for winding routes, The Royal Mile (and it's almost exactly a mile) is a straight shot linking the castle with the queen's residence, the Palace of Holyroodhouse. (The holy rood is a cross of gold within an ivory figurine of Christ. It purportedly contains a piece of the true cross.) Down from the castle is the Witches Fountain, which marks the spot where hundreds of women met their fiery doom. Further still is the Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre, where anyone can learn the history and techniques of Scotland's pride and joy. The High Kirk of St. Giles, where the Scottish Kirk began, lies nearly midway down the Royal Mile. Past the queen's palace is Holyrood Park, which is a bit of the old wilderness that once surrounding Edinburgh (including loch, crag and moor).

New Town is a little older than the United States, and is laid out in an impressive grid system. Its buildings tend to be either Neoclassical or Victorian. This section of town contains many of Edinburgh's important art collections: The National Gallery of Scotland, The Scottish National Portrait Gallery, and the Scottish National Gallery of Modem Art.

Sites[]

The Edinburgh International Festival and the Fringe Festival[]

The Edinburgh International Festival is actually a combination of many smaller festivals: Edinburgh Book Festival, Edinburgh Film Festival, Edinburgh International Jazz Festival, Edinburgh Children's Festival, Edinburgh Folk Festival, and Edinburgh Science Festival. If the events of these festivals aren't enough, the Fringe Festival attracts thousands of avant-garde performers, theatre groups, and artists.

The festival has grown since its beginnings in 1947. The Fringe Festival alone stages more than 600 performances each year. Each night of this month-long event is capped with a traditional military tattoo at the castle. Pipe bands from all over the world perform at the tattoo, along with Highland dancers and singers.

References[]

  1. CTD. Isle of the Mighty, pp. 96-97.
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