The Seven Wonders of Scotland redux

All right, I've given it a lot of thought, so here's my list of the Seven Wonders of my beloved Scotland:

1. Rosslyn Chapel ~ enigmatic, beautiful, provocitive, Rosslyn Chapel is a marvel. To walk within its sanctity is to feel the power of ancient gods. An homage to pagan, heathen, and x-tian faiths, Rossyln is a testament to the enduring mysteries of the universe.

2. Edinburgh ~ the greatest city on Earth, Edinburgh is rich with history, exotic architecture, and responsible for inspiring the poetry of Burns and the literature of Scott, among others. From the majesty of Edinburgh Castle to the wonders of Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh is a treasure. Eat at the Witchery, have a drink at Filthy McNasty's, ride the rails of Waverly Station, take the haunted Underground Witch tours...it's al there for your pleasure.

3. Scotland's Literature ~ C'mon.... Sir Walter Scott, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Burns, Robert Louis Stevenson, hell even J K Rowling... the words flow when you're in Scotland. It is an inspiring land... Some of Aleister Crowley's best works were penned when he was Laird of Boleskine.

4. Orkney's Prehistoric Standing Stones ~ older than Stonehenge, there's no denying the wonder of these ancient Satnding Stones.

5. The Caledonian Forest ~ home of the Scots Pine, this is a magical forest that has birthed many a legend and folk tale.

6. The Scots Language ~ no one utilizes the English language like the Scots, with a smidgeon of Gaelic and a wink of the eye, no one turns a phrase quite as elegantly as a Scotsman.

7. Single Malt ~ it's been said that God created Single Malt to keep the Scots from taking over the world. They may be right. A swig of whiskey on a misty Scottish eve is a kind of magic we all should practice.