The new parliament building is controversial. One, the modern design contrasts with the historic buildings in Edinburgh. Two, the initial projected cost of 40 million rose to 400 million before completion. And there are many other reasons.
There are stones with words of famous poets and writers from Scotland etched into them on the exterior. The stone pictured here contains the words to the Robert Burns
song “A Mans A Man For ‘A That”. This was sung by Sheena Wellington at the opening ceremonies. The song rebukes the aristocracy of England.
Did you get a chance to tour the Scottish Parliament? I looked up some pics on web and it looks remarkable to me.
ReplyDeleteNo chance to do that this time around. Next time.
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