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Vladimir Putin and spouse visited the Edinburgh Castle, the ancient fortress of the Scottish kings

June 25, 2003
16:05
Edinburgh
President Putin arriving at Edinburgh Castle.
President Putin with First Minister of Scotland Jack MacConnell making a tour of the Edinburgh Castle.
President Putin visiting the Edinburgh Castle.
President Putin with First Minister of Scotland Jack MacConnell making a tour of the Edinburgh Castle.
Vladimir Putin and First Minister of Scotland Jack MacConnell thanked the members of the Scottish folk dance group for their performance at Edinburgh Castle.

Accompanied by the First Minister of Scotland, Jack MacConnell, they looked at the fortifications, the Royal Square and the castle’s Grand Hall.

The former residence of the Scottish monarchs is now a National Military Museum whose exhibits include a portrait of Russian Emperor Nicholas II (by Serov) who was granted the title of the honourary chief of the Royal Scottish Dragoons Regiment by the British Queen Victoria in 1894. Featured prominently in the exhibition is a bell from the British cruiser The Edinburgh, which guarded the Arctic convoys to Murmansk during the Second World War.

The guests admired a panoramic view of Edinburgh from the castle’s battery area located 135 meters above sea level.

Vladimir and Lyudmila Putin then watched the performance of Highland Dancers.

From the Edinburgh Castle the Russian President’s motorcade headed for the Signet Library.

See also

State Visit to the UK
June 22 − 26, 2003

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Publication date: June 25, 2003, 16:05

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