The Sikh Geek

The family and I have just got back from a few days in Edinburgh. Although I’ve been quite a few times before it was a first time for my wife and kids. Some of the highlights were the open air ice skating rink that has been erected in the Princes Street Gardens, right outside the National Gallery of Scotland. The kids and I had a go and I’m pleased to say that I didn’t fall once! Jeevan got quite good at the skating considering it was his first go ever!

One thing about going to Edinburgh is that you get the strong sense that Scotland really is a Nation in its own right especially if you go to Edinburgh Castle and see the crown jewels of Scotland. The most famous of this is the ‘The Stone of Destiny’ or ‘The Stone of Scone’ upon which the Kings and Queens of Scotland and England have been crowned. Apparently it was only returned to Scotland in 1996 after having been taken to Westminster Abbey by Edward I. Better late than never!