Another fun day in Scotland

Did you ever notice the large signs along highways that light up and flash important information as you drive along?   Usually they warn you of possible congestion or hazardous conditions.

Well, today, as we drove along the M90 on the way to Perth (remember...pronounced Pear-th), we passed two such signs lit up along the highway.  Each said Snow Report.

We waited in anticipation for more information, but the sign never changed.  Sure, the temperatures are cold as a result of the Arctic blast hitting the area, but the sun was shining and the skies were a brilliant blue, so we're not quite sure what snow the sign was reporting.  We were kind of left hanging.   At least I can tell you that we've seen nary a snowflake where we are.

But speaking of signs.....I'd say this one pretty much takes the cake, as they say:

Sure seems kind of bazaar to me.  I have the suspicion that the man with the mattress has been alerted to the fact that someone is looking for him.  

But he must be doing a great job hiding out with his mattress, because the sign was still in the alert stage several hours later as we walked back from dinner.

It's hard to come up with an equally exciting description of the day in comparison with that last sign story, but we did manage to get to Scone (pronounced Scoon) palace and tour the rooms that were opened for viewing.  No interior photos permitted, sorry to say.  The place was really grandiose and actually has the longest hall in all of Scotland.

The castle is signficant since it once held the Stone of Scone (Interesting analysis here:  This is pronounced the Stone of Scoon....not the Stoon of Scoon).  This stone was famous because it was used for the coronation of the Kings of Scotland through 1296.  That's when Edward I stole it and had it placed in Westminster Abbey.   He, obviously, is not favored here in Scotland.

The stone has since been removed to Edinburgh Castle.  Whenever a coronation will take place, the stone will be pulled out and moved to England for the ceremony in order for the tradition to continue.

Here you see a photo of Marty on the replica of the Stone of Destiny, as it is sometimes referred to.

I know......, it's not as exciting as the man with the mattress sign...

So, here's a photo of Marty in Perth:

OOps...I promised him that I would't post that one.  Here's another photo of Marty in Perth:

Sorry, but I don't know the significance of the bird on the fish.  But it looked entertaining standing next to the river Tay.  (pronounced Tee....remember the story about Fay?)

And, here we are, together, using Marty's uncanny ability to take self photos:

Aahhh.  What talent that man has!

Off to enjoy another frigid, but beautiful, day in Perthshire!