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13 For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkling those who have been defiled sanctify for the cleansing of the flesh, 14 how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? (Hebrews 9:13-14 NASB)
Central to Covenant Theology is understanding that the Old Covenant represented the former age. The Ceremonial Law given to the Israelites by Moses consisted of earthy copies of the "heavenly things," which made up the Old Covenant (Hebrews 9:23). These were "shadows of the good things to come" (Hebrews 10:1). Our Lord spoke often of the age we are in now as "this age," with an age still to come. The New Covenant is God's economy in this age. Instead of our faith revolving around the earthy copies of the "heavenly things," partakers of the New Covenant participate in the reality of "heavenly things" within it. These are the "good things that have come" (Hebrews 9:11). However, those in the New Covenant still look forward to "the age to come" (Hebrews 6:5), which will be their "Sabbath rest" (Hebrews 4:1,9). With this in mind, shouldn't Christians remain focused on God's Promises of this "Sabbath rest," which is to come instead of falling for the deception of the emergents like Brian McLaren who teach that God's will is for us to be focused on the here and now within a Social Gospel?
1 Now even the first covenant had regulations of divine worship and the earthly sanctuary. 2 For there was a tabernacle prepared, the outer one, in which were the lampstand and the table and the sacred bread; this is called the holy place. 3 Behind the second veil there was a tabernacle which is called the Holy of Holies, 4 having a golden altar of incense and the ark of the covenant covered on all sides with gold, in which was a golden jar holding the manna, and Aaron's rod which budded, and the tables of the covenant; 5 and above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat; but of these things we cannot now speak in detail. (Hebrews 9:1-5 NASB)
The Greek word used here translated "covenant" is διαθήκη or diathēkē. This word literally means, "disposition, testament or covenant." The Old and New Covenants were instituted by God to man. The Old Covenant had regulations for worship and an earthly place of holiness. The elements of this worship consisted of the earthly copies of the "heavenly things" The Temple and the Tabernacle, which preceded it, contained a holy place in which only the priests of God could minister. Separate from it was the Most Holy Place, the Holy of Holies, which contained the golden altar of incense and the Ark of the Covenant. Only the High Priest once a year on the Day of Atonement could enter this place to burn incense and make a blood sacrifice for the people. Never forget my brethren, this was not the reality of which the New Covenant now consists. Instead, these were merely shadows and copies of heavenly realities. God is Holy and fallen man cannot even approach Him without first making a blood sacrifice.
6 Now when these things have been so prepared, the priests are continually entering the outer tabernacle performing the divine worship, 7 but into the second, only the high priest enters once a year, not without taking blood, which he offers for himself and for the sins of the people committed in ignorance. 8 The Holy Spirit is signifying this, that the way into the holy place has not yet been disclosed while the outer tabernacle is still standing, 9 which is a symbol for the present time. Accordingly both gifts and sacrifices are offered which cannot make the worshiper perfect in conscience, 10 since they relate only to food and drink and various washings, regulations for the body imposed until a time of reformation. (Hebrews 9:6-10 NASB)
Do you see that all of this is no longer necessary because the Old Covenant was made null and void by the institution of the New Covenant cut by God at the Cross? The elements of the Old Covenant were symbolic for the present age. Within the Old Covenant, the sacrifices, gifts, washings, dietary compliance were incapable of perfecting the conscience of the worshipper. Instead, these things were imposed on the people until the time of reformation. This "time of reformation" was inaugurated by Christ. This present age is described as a time of impure consciences and of separation from access to God. However, through Christ's work, this present age is passing away. The new time of reformation, which has already been inaugurated, will later be consummated when Christ appears at the "end of the age." Now do you see why our focus should be on the "age to come" my brethren? What we have in Christ in this age is far superior to what those in the Old Covenant, the former age, had. However, the fulfillment and completion of this reformation awaits the "age to come."
11 But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things to come, He entered through the greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this creation; 12 and not through the blood of goats and calves, but through His own blood, He entered the holy place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption. 13 For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkling those who have been defiled sanctify for the cleansing of the flesh, 14 how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? (Hebrews 9:11-14 NASB)
How can a Christian read this passage and not praise God? Christ shed His blood at the Cross. Through this, He symbolically entered once for all into the holy places securing an eternal redemption for His people. Christ was our sacrifice, the Lamb of God, who by His shed blood, through the eternal Spirit, offered Himself without blemish to God in order to purify the conscience of His people from dead works to serve the living God.
The Greek word used here for conscience is συνείδησις or suneidēsis. This word denotes an abiding consciousness whose nature is to bear witness to the subject regarding one's own conduct in a moral sense. It is self-consciousness, particularly, a knowing with oneself, consciousness; and hence conscience, that faculty of the soul which distinguishes between right and wrong, and prompts to choose the former and avoid the latter. A purified conscience is vital for the spiritual heath of the Christian. It his through this that we are prompted to serve and worship God according to His will not ours. Those who go off on tangents to seek self-fulfillment outside of God's will do so by damaging their consciences. Hence, when they are confronted about it and rebuked, they respond according the flesh because they have a defiled conscience. It is through proper worship and service to God according to His will, in repentance and faith that we preserve a healthy and purified conscience.
15 For this reason He is the mediator of a new covenant, so that, since a death has taken place for the redemption of the transgressions that were committed under the first covenant, those who have been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance. 16 For where a covenant is, there must of necessity be the death of the one who made it. 17 For a covenant is valid only when men are dead, for it is never in force while the one who made it lives. 18 Therefore even the first covenant was not inaugurated without blood. 19 For when every commandment had been spoken by Moses to all the people according to the Law, he took the blood of the calves and the goats, with water and scarlet wool and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book itself and all the people, 20 saying, "THIS IS THE BLOOD OF THE COVENANT WHICH GOD COMMANDED YOU." 21 And in the same way he sprinkled both the tabernacle and all the vessels of the ministry with the blood. 22 And according to the Law, one may almost say, all things are cleansed with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. (Hebrews 9:15-22 NASB)
Those who claim that Christ's sacrifice of Himself at the Cross was simply a tragedy that accomplished nothing must not have read this passage. Or, perhaps they don't understand it because they are not of Christ… In any case, it was the shedding of Christ's blood that inaugurated the New Covenant and purchased the forgiveness of sins for His people. This is why Paul continually preached Christ and Him crucified. This is the gospel.
23 Therefore it was necessary for the copies of the things in the heavens to be cleansed with these, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. 24 For Christ did not enter a holy place made with hands, a mere copy of the true one, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us; 25 nor was it that He would offer Himself often, as the high priest enters the holy place year by year with blood that is not his own. 26 Otherwise, He would have needed to suffer often since the foundation of the world; but now once at the consummation of the ages He has been manifested to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself. 27 And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment, 28 so Christ also, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time for salvation without reference to sin, to those who eagerly await Him. (Hebrews 9:23-28 NASB)
Here we see that Christ's perfect sacrifice at the Cross is entirely sufficient to save His people. He put away sin by the sacrifice of himself. That is, the sin of those for whom He died. This life is short my brethren. When it is over what is next? It is judgment, but for those in Christ, their judgment has already taken place at the Cross. Therefore, those truly in Christ eagerly await His return. When He returns, judgment comes with Him, but not for those partakers of the New Covenant. No, this judgment will be for those outside of it whose sins have not been put away.
Many claim to be children of God who do not know the Saviour. They proclaim that they are Christians, but their lives reveal a pattern of living with a defiled conscience. They indulge the flesh (σάρξ) while offering things at the altar that are only works of it. This message should prompt us to do two things my brethren. We must prayerfully examine ourselves, confess our sins, and walk in repentance and faith before the face of God, our Coram Deo. The second thing is that we should joyfully proclaim the gospel to those lost souls all around us.
Soli Deo Gloria!


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Luke 22
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The Last Supper
22 The time came for the festival of unleavened bread, known as Passover. 2 The chief priests and the scribes looked for a way to assassinate Jesus, a difficult task because of the crowds.
3 The satan entered into Judas, whose surname was Iscariot, who was one of the company of the Twelve. 4 He went and held a meeting with the chief priests and officers, to discuss how he might hand Jesus over. 5 They were delighted, and promised to pay him. 6 He agreed, and started to look for an opportunity to hand him over to them when the crowds weren't around.
7 The day of unleavened bread arrived, the day when people had to kill the Passover lamb. 8 Jesus dispatched Peter and John.
'Off you go,' he said, 'and get the Passover ready for us to eat.'
9 'Where d'you want us to prepare it?' they asked him.
10 'Listen carefully,' said Jesus. 'As you go into the city a man will meet you carrying a jar of water. Follow him, and when he goes into a house, go after him. 11 Then say to the householder there, "The teacher says, 'Where is the living-room where I can eat the Passover with my disciples?' " 12 And he will show you a large upstairs room, laid out and ready. Make the preparations there.'
13 So they went and found it as he had said to them, and they prepared the Passover.
14 When the time came, Jesus sat down at table, and the apostles with him.
15 'I have been so much looking forward to eating this Passover with you before I have to suffer,' he said to them. 16 'For – let me tell you – I won't eat it again until it's fulfilled in the kingdom of God.'
17 Then he took a cup, and gave thanks, and said, 'Take this and share it among yourselves. 18 Let me tell you, from now on I won't drink from the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.'
19 Then he took some bread. He gave thanks, broke it and gave it to them.
'This is my body,' he said, 'which is given for you. Do this in memory of me.'
20 So too, after supper, with the cup: 'This cup', he said, 'is the new covenant, in my blood which is shed for you.
21 'But look here! The hand of the one who will betray me is with me at this table. 22 The son of man is indeed going, as it is marked out for him; but woe betide that man by whom he is betrayed!'
23 They began to ask each other which of them was going to do this.
Prediction of Peter's Denial
24 A quarrel began among them: which of them was to be seen as the most important?
25 'Pagan kings lord it over their subjects,' said Jesus to them, 'and people in power get themselves called "Benefactors". 26 That's not how it's to be with you. The most important among you ought to be like the youngest. The leader should be like the servant. 27 After all, who is the more important, the one who sits at table or the one who waits on him? The one at table, obviously! But I am with you here like a servant.
28 'You are the ones who have stuck it out with me through the trials I've had to endure. 29 This is my bequest to you: the kingdom my father bequeathed to me! 30 What does this mean? You will eat and drink at my table, in my kingdom, and you will sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
31 'Simon, Simon, listen to this. The satan demanded to have you. He wanted to shake you into bits like wheat. 32 But I prayed for you; I prayed that you wouldn't run out of faith. And, when you turn back again, you must give strength to your brothers.'
33 'Master,' replied Simon, 'I'm ready to go with you to prison – or to death!'
34 'Let me tell you, Peter,' replied Jesus, 'the cock won't crow today before you have three times denied that you know me.'
35 'When I sent you out,' Jesus said to them, 'without purse or bag or sandals, were you short of anything?'
'Nothing,' they replied.
36 'But now,' he said, 'anyone who has a purse should take it, and the same with a bag. And anyone who doesn't have a sword should sell his cloak and buy one. 37 Let me tell you this: when the Bible says, "He was reckoned with the lawless", it must find its fulfilment in me. Yes; everything about me must reach its goal.'
38 'Look, Master,' they said, 'we've got a couple of swords here.'
'That's enough!' he said to them.
Jesus Is Arrested
39 So off they went. Jesus headed, as usual, for the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him.
40 When he came to the place, he said to them, 'Pray that you won't come into the trial.'
41 He then withdrew from them about a stone's throw, and knelt down to pray.
42 'Father,' he said, 'if you wish it – please take this cup away from me! But it must be your will, not mine.' 43 An angel appeared to him from heaven, strengthening him. 44 By now he was in agony, and he prayed very fervently. And his sweat became like clots of blood, falling on the ground. 45 Then he got up from praying, and came to the disciples and found them asleep because of sorrow.
46 'Why are you sleeping?' he said to them. 'Get up and pray, so that you won't come into the trial.'
47 While he was still speaking, a crowd appeared. The man named Judas, one of the Twelve, was leading them. He came towards Jesus to kiss him, 48 but Jesus said to him, 'Judas! Are you going to betray the son of man with a kiss?'
49 Jesus' followers saw what was about to happen.
'Master!' they said. 'Shall we go in with the swords?' 50 And one of them struck the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear.
51 'Enough of that!' said Jesus, and healed the ear with a touch.
52 Then Jesus spoke to the chief priests, the Temple guardsmen, and the elders who had come after him.
'Anyone would think I was a brigand,' he said, 'for you to come out with swords and clubs! 53 Every day I've been in the Temple with you and you never laid hands on me. But your moment has come at last, and so has the power of darkness.'
Peter Denies Jesus
54 So they arrested Jesus, took him off, and brought him into the high priest's house. Peter followed at a distance. 55 They lit a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat around it, and Peter sat in among them.
56 A servant-girl saw him sitting by the fire. She stared hard at him. 'This fellow was with him!' she said.
57 Peter denied it. 'I don't know him, woman,' he said.
58 After a little while another man saw him and said, 'You're one of them!'
'No, my friend, I'm not,' replied Peter.
59 After the space of about an hour, another man insisted, 'It's true! This man was with him; he's a Galilean too!'
60 'My good fellow,' said Peter, 'I don't know what you're talking about.' And at once, while he was still speaking, the cock crowed. 61 The master turned and looked at Peter, and Peter called to mind the words the master had spoken to him: 'Before the cock crows, this very day, you will deny me three times.' 62 And he went outside and wept bitterly.
63 The men who were holding Jesus began to make fun of him and knock him about. 64 They blindfolded him.
'Prophesy!' they told him. 'Who is it that's hitting you?'
65 And they said many other scandalous things to him.
66 When the day broke, the official assembly of the people, the chief priests and the scribes came together, and they took him off to their council.
67 'If you are the Messiah,' they said, 'tell us!'
'If I tell you,' he said to them, 'you won't believe me. 68 And if I ask you a question, you won't answer me. 69 But from now on the son of man will be seated at the right hand of God's power.'
70 'So you're the son of God, are you?' they said.
'You say that I am,' he said to them.
71 'Why do we need any more witnesses?' they said. 'We've heard it ourselves, from his own mouth!'
Scripture quotations from The New Testament for Everyone are copyright © Nicholas Thomas Wright 2011.


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Equity markets are in the grips of a tug of war — between solid company fundamentals and macroeconomic uncertainty. This was again obvious last week as solid quarterly earning reports collided with unprecedented policy uncertainties in both the US and Europe.
This tug of war has resulted in roller coaster investment performance. Periods of impressive gains have alternated with unsettling losses. Fortunately, in net terms, the average investor remains in positive territory year to date.
Looking forward, neither dynamic is going away any time soon. Investors should therefore expect continued volatility. But this is not the major issue facing them today. Rather, it is whether the two dynamics will remain in broad balance over time, as they have so far this year; the alternative being one of the dynamics falling victim to the other, and resulting in a decisive market move.
The good news is that healthy companies, and there are many of them, will not lose their sound fundamentals any time soon. This is especially the case for multinationals where balance sheets are fortresses, profits are high, and costs are contained.
Unfortunately, this is not the only thing that will be with us for the foreseeable future. Macroeconomic uncertainties are also persistent. Indeed, if last week's developments are anything to go by, they could intensify.
In America, bickering politicians have taken the debt ceiling debate away from a grand bargain, which offered the hope of meaningful medium-term fiscal reforms, to somewhere between a disappointing mini-deal and an unsettling stop gap solution; and they could even end up in missing the August 2nd deadline. Should they fail to course correct, they will risk the valuable AAA standing of the United States.
Already, two rating agencies warned last week of the possibility of a downgrade in the next few weeks. And don't kid yourself, this is consequential stuff. America's AAA status is important for the stability and well functioning of both the domestic and the global economic and financial systems.
It is not surprising that such macro uncertainty is detrimental to consumer confidence and to animal spirits. As an example, witness Friday's dramatic fall in the Reuters/Michigan index of consumer confidence — to the lowest level since March 2009.
And then there is the worsening debt debacle in Europe. As I argued a week ago in a CNBC blog post, the contamination of Italy, if not countered quickly, is a potential game changer. Remember, this is the seventh largest economy in the world and the third biggest issuer of bonds.
In the run-up to yet another summit this coming Thursday, European policymakers are struggling to get ahead of their home grown crisis. Even last Friday evening's much anticipated release of the banks' stress test was a let-down.
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The tug of war, between strong micro and weak macro, has persisted for months due to two major factors: continued sound corporate behavior, and the ability of American and European policymakers to convince markets that it is sufficient to simply kick the can down the road.
The former will continue; but the latter is now in play as both rating agencies and investors awaken to the reality that, rather than a can, it is a snowball being rolled down a hill - namely, problems get bigger by the day, and the underlying forces more difficult to control.
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Are you planning a trip to Scotland and don't know where to start? Don't worry, when it was time to plan my one week Scotland road trip I was also a little bit lost. No wonder, there is so much to see and do in Scotland and one week will never be enough time to fit everything in.
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This post is my one week Scotland road trip itinerary exactly how I did it with my partner and my parents a couple of weeks ago. After the actual day by day itinerary, I have included information on where to rent your car, what Sim card I used and other useful tips about Scotland. I added only the restaurants that are worth visiting (we had some meals I wouldn't particularly want a second time) and the accommodations that I would recommend you stay at.
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- One Week Scotland Road Trip Itinerary Map
- Day 1: Edinburgh
- Day 2: Doune Castle -> Pitlochry
- Day 3: Pitlochry -> Blair Castle -> Inverness
- Day 4: Inverness -> Rogie Falls -> Isle of Skye
- Day 5: Isle of Skye -> Fort William
- Day 6: Glencoe -> Sterling -> Edinburgh -> Falkirk
- Day 7: Falkirk
- Renting a Car for your One Week Scotland Road Trip
- What Sim Card to get for a One Week Scotland Road Trip
- Things You Should Know About Roadtripping Scotland
- In Conclusion
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One Week Scotland Road Trip Itinerary Map
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Day 1: Edinburgh
Free Walking Tour
I love free walking tours. There are those that are entirely free, done by volunteers like the ones I did in Bath or York and then there are the ones that are operated on a tipping basis. I believe tipping a guide if he did a good job is the least I can do and exactly the right way to ensure a guide is appropriately motivated to deliver engaging and fun content.
My guide on the Edinburgh Free Tour operated by City Explorers was terrific. He talked as if he was trying to give 5 hours worth of information in only 2. Without slowing down or stopping to take a breath. But his stories were informative and very funny.
If you don't want to walk, which I can really understand with the horrible weather that Scotland often has to offer how about booking a hop on hop off bus tour for under 17 USD.
Makars Gourmet Mash Bar
According to our guide the Makars Gourmet Mash Bar serves the best haggis in Edinburgh, and because he kindly offered some free drinks coupons, we couldn't really pass on the offer. I had never considered that there might be such a thing as a restaurant specializing in potato mash, but now I know there should be more of them.
At the Makars Gourmet Mash Bar, you choose the main dish of some sort of meat (chicken, sausages, haggis and so on) and choose what kind of mashed potatoes you want with it. My dad got the haggis the typical Scotish dish made from minced sheep's pluck. I know it sounds a little bit disgusting and depending on how it is served doesn't look very nice but it really tastes very well. I suggest you give it a try at the Makars Gourmet Mash Bar in Edinburgh.
Where to stay in Edinburgh – Averon Bed & Breakfast
The accommodation we stayed at in Edinburgh wasn't very nice and clean, and so I won't recommend it to you. The location was great, and so I have a recommendation that I didn't actually stay at. Averon Bed & Breakfast was located a short walk from my accommodation and looking into the little breakfast area I wished I had stayed there. The male staff was wearing some authentic kilts, and the tables were laid with some very English china. There were also parking spaces available. You might want to have a look at Averon Bed & Breakfast on Booking.com.
Day 2: Doune Castle -> Pitlochry
Doune Castle
Between Edinburgh and Pitlochry lies Doune Castle a popular filming location of not only Monty Python but also the TV series Outlander, which I love a lot. You get an audio guide which tells you not only about the castle and its history but also about the filming of Monty Python as well as Outlander (this part spoken by Sam Heughen who played Jamie Fraser in the series).
If you want to learn more about the different filming locations and other details about Outlander in Scotland you can book an Outlander tour from Edinburgh.
Edradour Distillery
Until the law change and the birth of microbreweries all over Scotland, Edradour Distillery was the smallest Scotch Whiskey distillery in the country. In the tour, we learned how Scotch is made at the distillery and also how the different flavors come to be in a Whiskey from the same distillery. We got to try two different kinds of Whiskeys produced at Edradour, which was very interesting even for people like me who don't like Whiskey.
The distillery has a lot of charm with its white and red buildings and the guides wearing a traditional Scotish dress with kilts and all.
Dinner at Moulin Inn
When we arrived in Pitlochry, we were quite hungry and followed a food recommendation by the Pitlochry Backpackers receptionist. So we walked all the way to the Moulin Inn, which is one kilometer outside of Pitlochry. This inn is a hotel and restaurant, and they serve delicious Scotish food.
Where to Stay in Pitlochry - Pitlochry Backpackers
Pitlochry is a favorite starting point for hikers, and so the Pitlochry Backpackers is quite full. While the hostel is a little bit old, it has a lot of charm with the red wooden staircase leading through the old house. We had two two people private rooms with private bathroom, and the price was reasonable.
Day 3: Pitlochry -> Blair Castle -> Inverness
Breakfast at Hettie's Tea Rooms
We really wanted to have breakfast at Hettie's Tea Rooms but unfortunately, they didn't open until 9:30 a.m. (even though Google says they open at 9). We couldn't wait that long and went to a different café instead, but I have to say it wasn't that great.
Queens View
The Queens View in Pitlochry named after Queen Victoria is a viewing point over Loch Tummel. On a beautiful and sunny day, it is a great way to see the Scotish countryside. There is a big parking lot for only 2 GPB and a souvenir shop, café and some toilets close by.
Blair Castle
While we did visit Doune Castle a couple of days earlier, Blair Castle was a completely different experience. First, it isn't a ruin but a beautifully kept building with even grander grounds. The museum in the castle is incredible with furnished rooms and countless antlers decorating the walls.
We parked outside the entrance gate of Blair Castle, but that is a walk of more than one kilometer, so I suggest you drive all the way to the official parking lot on the castle grounds.
Inverness City Center
From Blair Castle, we went to our next destination: Inverness. While we explored Culloden Moor and the outlying area of Inverness the next day, we at least had a look at the Inverness city center. The Inverness castle towers over the city, and there are some restaurants and shopping opportunities along the Loch Ness river.
Where to Stay in Inverness - Inverness Youth Hostel
The Inverness Youth Hostel has seen better days, but it is a well enough place to spend a cheap night in Inverness. We booked a family room which was reasonable. There were two single beds and one bunk bed. They serve warm Scotish breakfast, but you have to get up early to get it.
Day 4: Inverness -> Rogie Falls -> Isle of Skye
Culloden Moor
For me, the main reason to visit Inverness is the famous Culloden Moor where the Battle of Culloden took place in 1746. This battle marked the end of the Jacobite uprisings and the beginning of a tough time in Scotish history. I learned about the history reading Outlander (and watching the TV series), but visiting the museum and the moor itself gives a new perspective on how many lives were lost and a detailed explanation who fought against whom.
Clava Cairn
Located just behind Culloden Moor the Clava Cairn is an old site almost forgotten. This around 4000-year-old site with stone circles and stone mounts is so old that people aren't quite sure what they were initially used for. It is believed that it might have been a burial site, but people also seem to have lived at the site for hundreds of years.
Culloden Inn
We were looking for a light lunch before heading to the Isle of Skye and happened upon the Culloden Inn. At first, I thought this might be a very touristy place located so close to the now very popular Culloden Moor, and the prices were a bit steep for the main course.
Since we weren't too hungry, we decided to get sandwiches for about 7 Pounds each. The huge sandwiches were garnished with a big side salad and some English crisps (in America they are called chips). I was full to the bursting after that meal, and it was delicious. My mom can't pass on dessert, no matter how full and so we ordered one sticky toffee pudding with ice cream for all of us.
Rogie Falls
On the way from Inverness to Kyleakin on the Isle of Skye lies a waterfall called Rogie Falls. It is only a short (10 minute) walk from the parking area worth a short visit. We were lucky it wasn't raining at the moment, and the sun even poked through the clouds.
Where to Stay on the Isle of Skye
We spent the night in Kyleakin the small town right across the bridge from the mainland. Our accommodation was the Skye Backpackers' family room, which was quite cheap for 72 Pounds.
The room was cozy with a double bed and two singles and a little table as well as side tables, and enough space to place our luggage. The toilet and bathroom were shared with another room.
As I had already expected the WIFI was almost non-existent in such a far of place and I wasn't even able to open google.
The kitchen was big and clean; there was free tea, coffee and hot chocolate and the breakfast consisting of different types of cereal, toast or scones with jam and fruits cost 3 GBP extra.
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Day 5: Isle of Skye -> Fort William
The day on the Isle of Skye was the worst day of the whole week weather wise. It was about 12 degrees, raining heavily at times and there was an icy wind that felt even colder. For this reason, we couldn't really enjoy the fantastic landscape of the Isle of Skye. And there really are a lot of things to do on the Isle of Skye if you only have the time. Another thing we unfortunately didn't have. One day is simply not enough to see much of the stunning landscapes on the isle.
The biggest city on the Isle of Skye is Portree, a cute little town with some shops and cafes and really not much else. It is a perfect place to spend the night and explore more of the Isle of Skye (which we didn't do because one week just isn't enough time to explore more).
Kilt Rock
The waterfall at Kilt Rock that is flowing into the ocean in the north-east of the Isle of Skye is a favorite tourist spot. It is located conveniently close to the road and a parking area and therefore also a great destination on a miserable and rainy day. I leaped out of the car, took a couple of pictures of the waterfall and when I couldn't bear it much longer I fled back into the dry car.
Other Destinations on Skye
Other destinations on the Isle of Skye I would have wanted to visit were the Fairy Pools and a hike to Old Man Storr. But that was simply not possible because of the bad weather.
Where to Stay in Fort William
We reached Fort William in the late evening and checked into our Airbnb right away. It was a little woodshed, a form of accommodation you can see all around Scotland. The shed was big enough to house a double bed and a bunk bed, a table with two chairs and a heater (which we used because it was quite chilly even in August). The water pressure in the shower was none existant but other than that it was a comfortable stay. If you are looking for a cheap place to sleep near Fort William during your one week Scotland road trip, the woodshed would be my recommendation.
Dinner at The Lochy
A comfortable pub a little bit outside of Fort William called The Lochy was the closest restaurant from our accommodation. It had ample, and the food was delicious. After almost a week of eating very heavy Scottish food, we were craving something fresh, so we all ordered a salad.
Day 6: Glencoe -> Sterling -> Edinburgh -> Falkirk
The drive from Fort William in the direction of Sterling leads through Glencoe, scenic one of the most impressive areas we passed through. Fortunately, along the road, there are plenty of opportunities to stop, take pictures and take in the fantastic scenery around you.
Sterling Highland Games
I was very much looking forward to the Sterling Highland Games, but I have to admit I was a little bit disappointed. I guess I was expecting more of the traditional kind of sports like kilt-clad men throwing thick tree trunks. All in all, it reminded me of the sports competitions I used to have at school.
Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Military Tattoo in Edinburgh on the other hand really surpassed all my wildest dreams and expectations. This yearly event brings together British Armed Forces and other international military bands as well as artistic performances. The tattoo is held at Edinburgh Castle (which you can visit during the day for 22 USD) which makes for an awe-inspiring backdrop. And if you have never heard 50 bagpipers playing all at once (which I suppose few people have), you should put the Edinburgh Military Tattoo at the top of your Scotland travel bucket list.
Where to Stay in Falkirk - Airbnb
We spent the night in Falkirk outside of Edinburgh, which was more a logistical error than anything else but turned out to be really great. Our Airbnb hosts were not only super friendly, but they had a very stylish and sparkling clean house with three guest rooms. We could make some breakfast, and they even had a big hot tub in their garden for everyone's use.
Day 7: Falkirk
The Kelpies
Unexpectedly Falkirk has a lot to offer, and because we wanted to kill some time before heading to the Edinburgh airport, we looked up what we could do there.
The first thing that comes up when you try to find out anything about Falkirk and what to do there are the Kelpies, mystical shapeshifting Scottish water spirits that often take the shape of horses. The Falkirk Kelpies are two gigantic horse heads made from metal. The structures are imposing and beautifully designed and definitely worth a visit, especially because the entrance is free.
The Falkirk Wheel
The rotating boat lift connecting two canals in Falkirk is called the Falkirk Wheel. Constructed in 2002 it is now possible to pass from one canal to the other in only a couple of minutes something that used to take a whole day by the use of locks. It is the only boat lift of its kind, and it is a trendy destination for tourists, not only to watch a boat getting lifted but also riding a boat through the two canals.
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Falkirk City Center
While Falkirk is a small city, it has a charming and lively city center with shops and a couple of cafes and pubs. If you have some time to kill (or you are looking for something to eat) check it out.
From Falkirk, we went to the Edinburgh Airport, and that was the end of our one week trip around Scotland.
Renting a Car for your One Week Scotland Road Trip
I booked my car using the AutoEurope website. It was easy to find the best kind of deal even though I needed quite a big car because it had to fit four adults and all our luggage. AutoEurope pride themselves on excellent customer support during your booking but also if you should have any trouble on the road. The pickup of my car was at Avis Budget in Edinburgh (which was very crowded but they have sufficient personnel that it all goes fast).
The cheapest deal was, of course, to get the car without any extras, and that is what I did. This means there is only one allowed driver (a second driver will cost extra), no satnav (you don't need one, trust me it is not worth your money) and no other extras.
What Sim Card to get for a One Week Scotland Road Trip
As I suggested, getting a car without a satnav is much cheaper, and you really don't need it if you have a working smartphone. Even without access to the internet, you can navigate using Google Maps provided you have downloaded a map of Scotland to your phone in advance.
Still, I do prefer to have internet access while traveling, for weather and traffic information, but also to keep up with social media if I am perfectly honest. If you are the same, you can get a one month pre-paid sim card at any of the big phone providers O2, Vodafone, EE or Three. They offer very similar packages with different internet volume to choose from. The coverage is not the same and with the EE sim card that I got the internet wasn't always reliable, but I didn't have any major issues with it either. So I would recommend you visit an EE shop on your first day and grab a sim card. It will only take 5 minutes to get set up. You can, for example, get 2 GB for 8 GBP.
Things You Should Know About Roadtripping Scotland
Let's talk about the weather. No matter when you visit Scotland, chances are it is cold more often than not. I was there in the middle of August, according to my logic the best time to visit Scotland. And the weather was horrible; it was raining on many days. If it wasn't raining, it was cloudy and cold or foggy. The temperatures were as low as 12 degrees Celsius and never moved over 20. But that doesn't mean it can't get nice, warm and sunny. My brother was driving around Scotland just a couple of weeks before me, and it was beautiful according to him.
So basically what I want you to know is, when you pack your bags, don't forget to bring warm clothing, and also waterproof shoes, trousers and a jacket.
In Conclusion
A Scotland road trip is a fantastic experience. The planning can be a little bit overwhelming but with these tips on where to go and what to do you should be covered quite well for a one week Scotland road trip.
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I already have 3 LED drivers which utilize LM317s and more, just don't know what to do with the common ground pin and yet needing different voltages and currents for each LED diode.
I already have 3 LED drivers which utilize LM317s and more, just don't know what to do with the common ground pin and yet needing different voltages and currents for each LED diode.
... are your LM317-drivers constant-current ones, or (more common) voltage regulators?
This is the simplest schematics for three LED's with separate CC-drivers (select the three resistors for needed current):
The supporting voltages can be the same - should only be around 3 (or more) Volts higher than needed for the LED ...
this is the drivers I have https://www.hellasdigital.gr/electro...-driver/?sl=en
I was wrong, not quite LM317
... they should do the job too, when I'm reading the specs correct:
- High-power LED constant current drive
- Module Properties: non-isolated constant current and voltage module
- Input voltage: 7V-35V
- Output current: adjustable maximum 3A
Okay, please bear with me as I dont understand your chematic drawing and explanation on using voltages.
Do you say to use a separate LM317 together with each driver or is that just a label for the ICs you wrote in the schematic?
Are the resistors there to prevent each LED from drawing more current then needed even though the current is set to constant value by the driver, because the diodes have a common ground?
"The supporting voltages can be the same - should only be around 3 (or more) Volts higher than needed for the LED"
... you can use either your own drivers as current regulators OR three LM317T with a shunt/sense resistor for each, selected for the needed current.
Look into the datasheet at the bottom right on page 5, where it's wired for constant current regulating (they are normally used as voltage regulators):
If your LED's needs 2.2V to 2.9V, then the LM317-circuit needs minimum 3 Volts more to have enough "working range" - so best support them with 6Volts or 9Volts (common PS values).
The correct resistor for the individual current regulating is calculated with this formula:
R (Ohm) = 1,25 / current (A) -> so for 400mA this will result to: 1,25/0,4 == 3,125 Ohms --> available are either 3 Ohm (=>417mA) or 3,3 Ohm (=>379mA) ... use resitors with 2 Watts or more ...
Thank you. So you're saying if I use 3 drivers with current regulation, then I don't have to worry about voltage/current issues when having a common GND between them and 3 LEDs?
... yes.
Look at the sketch with the three LM317, where the current regulators are 'inline' without other connections.
With your drivers you can connect all GND's of the PS(es), drivers and LED's. The PS (+)output goes to the (+)input of the driver ... the (+)output of the driver then goes to the (+)pin of the LED ...
Neato. Thanks for guiding me through all this. Have a nice day.
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Matt Nathanson's new album, "Show Me Your Fangs" is a somewhat subtle change of pace. The last three albums from Nathanson have had more than their share of intense and personal songs. "Some Mad Hope" was partly inspired by the movie 300. "Modern Love" had him working on some intensely personal music and had him being influenced by the narrative nature of country music. "Last of the Great Pretenders" was a mix between "Some Mad Hope" and "Modern Love". "Show Me Your Fangs" is a more light-spirited Nathanson album that stands apart from his previous works.
"Show Me Your Fangs" flies by. You'll be seven songs in and it will feel like you've been listening for ten minutes. It has some melancholy moments – like "Bill Murray" where love's lost and regrets are plenty to be had – but the front of the album is mostly a care-free adventure through Nathanson's head. "Giants" is a song that has the power to make any 50 year-old feel young again. "Adrenaline" is a schizophrenic track that's a blast to listen to. "Summertime" sounds like Nathanson's been listening to 70s pop music for the past two years. "Show Me Your Fangs", the title track off of the album has the coolest bass and drum tracks that I've heard in forever. The song might just be Nathanson's coolest to date. There are plenty of other great moments on the album, but those are the highlights.
Matt Nathanson's "Show Me Your Fangs" is just as good as his last four albums, it might be a notch better. The singer-songwriter proves that he's getting better and better as the years go by. Even Nathanson's most tenured fans will find more than a few songs to love on this album.


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See more photos from Kraftsmen Cafe's cozy dining room and kitchen filled with baked goods in our slideshow.
As you're sipping a latte from a downy chair tucked into one sunlit corner of Kraftsmen Cafe in the Heights, it's difficult to recall the space's days as ultra-high-concept Textile. Although the cozy cafe is still manned by owner and chef Scott Tycer, that's about the only thing that's still the same in his old-new spot inside a refurbished textile factory in the Heights.
Where Textile was studied and cool — sometimes verging on downright cold — Kraftsmen Cafe is boisterous yet zen. An explosively colored chalkboard greets guests walking into the cafe, while glass cases of fresh bread and pastries remind them that the huge Kraftsmen Bakery still operates in the kitchen space behind the cafe. The bakery supplies bread and other baked goods to some of Houston's best restaurants and is Tycer's main operation these days.
Hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
Griddle cakes: $6.25
Honey badger omelet: $8.25
Cold Fish Sandwich: $8.25
Effin' Good Sandwich: $8.25
Potato-leek soup: $4
SLIDESHOW: The Simple Joy of Sandwiches and Soup at Kraftsmen Cafe
BLOG POST: Scott Tycer Serves Comfort Food in a Comfy Setting at Kraftsmen Cafe
Freshly baked bread is part of what makes Kraftsmen Cafe so good. You get toasted slices of it with your breakfast plates and are invited to load up on strawberry jam, honey, butter and a slew of other toppings at an antique sideboard on one wall of the L-shaped dining room. At lunch, sandwiches are served on flaky croissants or nutty biologique bread. And you can, of course, buy any of the loaves or bags to take home on your way out.
I'm never in a rush to leave Kraftsmen. Inviting in a way its former incarnation never was, it has become one of my favorite weekend relaxation spots that's as yet unspoiled by huge crowds or long lines for brunch. In fact, the dining room has been expanded since first reopening as Kraftsmen Cafe in late 2010 and now holds lots of comfortable furniture (much of it sourced from Installations, its chic antique-store neighbor) and even more windows to stream light into the bright space through gauzy curtains.
I found my favorite dish at Kraftsmen at brunch, when I was lured to the cafe by the advertisement of something called a "honey badger omelet." If you are one of the few remaining Americans who haven't seen the honey badger video on YouTube, I suggest looking it up (and covering your kids' ears if they're nearby). How could the cafe have come up with a dish based on the hilariously aggressive honey badger and the equally funny but foul-mouthed narration that accompanies the infamous video? I had to find out.
The answer was that the omelet was as interesting and aggressive itself, stuffed with dark orange chorizo and red onions and topped with spicy Havarti cheese. Houstonians shove Mexican chorizo into lots of unusual applications — take the chorizo-and-cheese kolaches at Pena's Donut Heaven in Pearland, for example — but chorizo in an omelet is a new twist on an old breakfast favorite...and one I'm honestly surprised I haven't seen before. It would have been a bit heavy-handed, however, were it not for the crunch of the red onions and the sharp little burn of the Havarti. With those ingredients, the omelet simply worked.
More importantly, it was fun.
Fun was something that Textile always lacked. As a restaurant, it was perhaps ahead of its time. Offering extravagantly priced tasting menus and a wild cocktail program that most Houstonians just weren't ready for in 2009, it closed the following summer, with Tycer at first saying that he intended to take a summer break. That break stretched into oblivion, and before long, Textile's various pieces had been scattered to the wind. Pastry chef Plinio Sandalio departed for Austin, and sous chef Ryan Hildebrand ended up opening his own restaurant, Triniti, a few years later. Tycer began to focus more on Gravitas, his restaurant on Taft that occupied the old Antone's space in Montrose (and would later become The Pass & Provisions).
In a lot of ways, Tycer has been very prescient with his restaurants, his ideas and his plans — whether they panned out or not. The concepts that he pioneered may not have worked out at the time, but you can see Textile's influence in places like Triniti. Hildebrand's restaurant offers inventive tasting menus and à la carte items with great emphasis on pastry and cocktail programs, just as Textile did, but has been more well-received. I think that without places such as Textile to plant the seed in Houston, this new crop of tasting menu-driven restaurants wouldn't be quite as successful.
Similarly, Tycer had the idea to pair a more casual "gastropub"-type restaurant with a high-end tasting-menu restaurant in the same building, sharing the same kitchen. This was his original plan for Textile after its summer vacation, he told me back in June 2010.
"There have been other things that I've been thinking about in terms of doing a multipurpose concept with Textile," Tycer said. Ironically, he ended up closing Gravitas in January of this year, only to see his ideas re-envisioned by the new occupants. By autumn, Seth Siegel-Gardner and Terrence Gallivan had moved into the completely renovated restaurant with The Pass & Provisions, an eerily familiar concept. Provisions features a casual menu of pizzas, sandwiches and pastas, while The Pass is a high-end, chef-driven restaurant that offers one tasting menu per night. They share a kitchen.
But I think that Tycer really has it right with Kraftsmen Cafe after years of running some of the city's most ambitious restaurants, starting with Aries in 2003 (which he closed in 2006 and turned into Pic, which closed even more quickly). He's not a man to count out: Although it's been nearly a decade since he was featured in Food & Wine as one of the country's ten best new chefs, Tycer continues to have a deep understanding of what food trends are headed our way — even if he gets to them before the rest of us do.
In that way, I think Kraftsmen Cafe is Tycer's version of a palate-cleanser after years of torturously high-concept menus that can often test the limits of a food lover's knowledge, understanding and patience. There are only a few breakfast items on the menu here, a few lunch items. The food itself is very straightforward while still being cheeky and just ambitious enough. And, most important, it's good.
The Cold Fish may not sound very appetizing by name alone, but it's quickly become one of my favorite sandwiches in town. It's basically lox and a schmear without the bagel. Instead, that wonderfully soft and nutty biologique bread takes the place of a tough bagel and lets the slick, smoky salmon and deftly flavored caper-dill mascarpone cheese spread shine through. A few cucumbers and red onions for crunch, some arugula for added zip, and you have a sandwich that I'd take over a bagel and lox any day of the week.
More intriguing in its name alone is the Effin' Good Sandwich, which is — indeed — very effing good. Into one of Kraftsmen's buttery croissants goes a simple combination of salami, turkey, red onion, Provolone, mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. Slightly warmed until messily melty, it's terrific on a cool day and even better when Kraftsmen is serving its creamy potato-leek soup or equally silky chicken tortilla.
Now that this is the only location of Kraftsmen Cafe (the one in Montrose recently closed to make way for new tenants The Eatsie Boys), I get the sense that Tycer and his crew are concentrating more closely on making sure their sandwiches are up to snuff every time. I can recall having a few duds in Montrose, but never at the Heights location. And while I miss the ivy-covered patio and looming bell tower from the old converted library/church next door in Montrose, the Heights location now has charm of its own to spare thanks to the gracefully appointed dining room and warm, friendly staff. There's even a patio here, too, although it's much smaller.
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Breakfast is still my favorite time to visit, however. On the weekends, Kraftsmen will set you up with a huge carafe of orange juice if you bring your own bubbly — build-your-own-mimosas, if you will — and you can spread out with mimosas, endless cups of coffee, omelets and friends for hours. If you bring the kids, you'll find there's even a space for them to sit complete with toys and books to keep them busy.
And while breakfast is where I've found a few misses — underseasoned potatoes once, two very uninspired breakfast tacos on cold, flabby tortillas — these are all made up for by fresh croissants spread with lemon marmalade, French toast made with sweet brioche bread and Kraftsmen's fantastic pancakes, which it calls griddle cakes. Surprisingly light and fluffy considering how thick each pancake is, they're laced with air bubbles and a tangy, yeasty flavor that leads me to believe the griddle cakes are made with the kind of batter my mother refers to as "good morning" batter: pancake or waffle batter that's rich with yeast and left out overnight to rise.
This is all I want most days: good, simple breakfasts, sturdy sandwiches, comforting soups. It's what I imagine many people would rather have over an $85 degustation menu if they're being honest with themselves. I like that Scott Tycer has finally found a place where he can be straightforward and simple, too. And I like that it comes with comfy, fluffy chairs.


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One of astronomy's most powerful tools is the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, which plots a star's brightness against its temperature. The diagram reveals patterns that tell us how stars work. The curved line across the middle of the diagram forms the main sequence, which comprises stars that are in the prime of life, "burning" the hydrogen in their cores to make helium. Near the ends of their lives, the stars puff up to form giants or supergiants, which are plotted at the upper right. (The Sun will become a giant in a few billion years.) The final remnants of most stars, including the Sun, are white dwarfs, at lower left, which are hot but dead stellar cores. [ESO]