Scotland vs. England - 6 Nations Cup (21/2/04):

I got my first live rugby-viewing experience in February, when myself and flatmate Doug (a.k.a. The Ginger-haired Arab) went to Edinburgh to watch the match between Scotland and England.  The match was held at 65,000 seat Murrayfield Stadium and every seat was filled.  Thanks to Doug's father and his connections, we managed to not only get £50 tickets for the match, we got free food/booze @ Ryan's (off Prince's Street), AND free taxi to and from the match.  All I can say is "Thanks Mr. Stewart!"  After arriving in Edinburgh, Doug and I wandered around the city centre for an hour or so then to Ryan's for food and from there off to the match.  As for describing the match, I'll refer you to the official match report.  Everyone figured Scotland would get killed, which they did...but the score could have been worse.  Then again, if it weren't for shite defense on the part of Scotland (missed tackles, etc.) the score would have been much closer.  All-in-all, regardless of the outcome, I can safely say that it was an incredible experience! 

	Edinburgh Castle:  We didn't have time to check it out, but you know I'll end up there before I leave this country!  The cool thing about Edinburgh is that wherever you are in the city, you can see the castle, as it is on a hill in the middle of the city AND by law buildings cannot be tall enough to obstruct the view.		Packed house tonight!
	Doug's old High School		Shortly before playing of national anthems.
	Wedding - Scottish style.		Pipers up on the stadium roof.
	Whooo! Poison RULEZ!		Shot of stadium before second-half kickoff.  This is probably one of the best photos I've taken EVER!
	Ryan's, where we enjoyed food/booze.		Scotland ready to rock.
	Walking to the stadium.  We could only get so far via cab due to the horrendous traffic, so we walked the final few blocks.		Elite army paratroopers crashing in during halftime.
	Getting closer!		Yep..just hop off a helicopter and foreigners will take your photo and put it on their crappy website!
	Shot of Murrayfield.		Action shot, numero uno.
	England warming up.		Proof of English cheating!  Throw in down the middle my arse!
	Another shot of the #1 team in the world (in terms of playing ability, NOT popularity)		Scotland converting a penalty.
	Warm-up shot #3		The first and only time Scotland would be ahead.
	Lots o' Saltires waving on this evening.		Action shot, #4
	The beginning of a VERY nationalist display prior to the match...let those English know just where in the world they are!!!		Action shot, #5
	Dancers joining pipers.		Action shot, #6
	Doug and I.		After the final whistle.  Sure, I could put everything in perfect order, but I don't feel like it.
	Scotland's rugby heroes...whether it's the front or back row is anyone's guess! ;)		Action shot, #7
	Princess Anne doing the obligatory meet-and-greet.		Trainers on the pitch patching up players so they don't get send off to the blood bin.
	Close up of the royal earning her money.		Action shot, #8
	Everything and everyone on the pitch before the match.		Action shot, #9
	Glitter and explosions!		Action shot, #10
	Glitter and Explosions, #2!		Action shot, #11
	Glitter and Explosions, #3!		End of match.

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