Walking along Hadrian's wall

Monday 14^th May 2012

Heavy rain and strong winds overnight. This morning was cloudy and cold but no rain.

We checked out of our Guesthouse about 9:30AM and headed further north towards Scotland. First stop was Greenhead (east of Carlisle) to view part of Hadrian’s wall at Walltown Quarry- walked beside a section of the wall and nearly got blown away by strong cold winds. The wall was originally built by the Romans to separate the Romans from the Barbarians to the north.

Carlisle Castle

Back in the car to warm up, we then drove into Carlisle for a visit to Carlisle Castle. The Castle is over 900 years old and has been a fortress, residence, prison and a military training centre over the years. Very interesting. Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned in the Castle for a time.

Continued on to Glasgow, arriving about 4:30PM, and checked into The Alamo Guest House where we will be staying for the next two nights.

Had a great meal at the Islay Inn including a “wee dram” them walked around the park and back to our guest house.