Anybody on the Edinburgh tourist trail will eventually end up in Greyfriars Kirkyard. The kirk itself was founded on the site of a Franciscan monastery in the early years of the seventeenth century. But it is the kirkyard that was the site of a critical episode in Scottish history.
I sing of arms and the man, though it was me, a Scots horse, who was exiled by fate. They will tell you that this vacant plinth in Cavendish Square – in London, foulest of cities – once supported a statue of Prince William, Duke of Cumberland, commander of the British forces at the Battle of Culloden…
Base camp: Russell Square. The Tartan Army has taken control of the area and hoisted its flags. Detergent has been added to the fountain, footballs are being kicked randomly about and the banter and beer are flowing.