Veere is an enchanting town! So much interesting history & so beautiful.
I always love your photos of this marvelously preserved place.
The Scottish connection makes great theater but the gift of a lion is even more dramatic.
How does one decide on such a strange gift? And how would it be transported? How was it even acquired & ended up in Veere? This would be quite a story within itself.
The trade between Scotland & Veere is less dramatic but very interesting. It’s easy to envision the vibrant activity in the thriving town so many centuries ago.
Island stories from Zeeland could fill a book! 😉💡📚
Thank you Alexander, this is great Island history that you brought back for us to learn about, I had no idea. Your photos make it even more real, like it is today . . . since this Scottish relationship still exist in Veeren!
I had a Scottish plaid skirt that I loved to wear, which was made from lamswool. The colors and patterns are amazing, and not forgetting 'the cozy pajamas' (-:
Such an interesting piece of history. The cooperation between the Scots and the Dutch is truly admirable. Your photos help to make it come to life and it is a beautiful town. Thanks for including the link for more information on this lovely town.
What an interesting story to read during an early lunch break on an otherwise stressful day. I remember putting Veere firmly on my list of places to visit if or rather when I make it to Zeeland the very first time I heard about it. I have a friend who lives about 1h away in Belgium who's invited me to visit so this might actually happen :-). Looks like such a stunning little town and what a history it's had. Fascinating.
Thank you so much for sharing and I hope your arm, neck are getting better every day.
Veere's monopoly on trade with Scotland
Veere is an enchanting town! So much interesting history & so beautiful.
I always love your photos of this marvelously preserved place.
The Scottish connection makes great theater but the gift of a lion is even more dramatic.
How does one decide on such a strange gift? And how would it be transported? How was it even acquired & ended up in Veere? This would be quite a story within itself.
The trade between Scotland & Veere is less dramatic but very interesting. It’s easy to envision the vibrant activity in the thriving town so many centuries ago.
Island stories from Zeeland could fill a book! 😉💡📚
Thank you Alexander, this is great Island history that you brought back for us to learn about, I had no idea. Your photos make it even more real, like it is today . . . since this Scottish relationship still exist in Veeren!
I had a Scottish plaid skirt that I loved to wear, which was made from lamswool. The colors and patterns are amazing, and not forgetting 'the cozy pajamas' (-:
Such an interesting piece of history. The cooperation between the Scots and the Dutch is truly admirable. Your photos help to make it come to life and it is a beautiful town. Thanks for including the link for more information on this lovely town.
What an interesting story to read during an early lunch break on an otherwise stressful day. I remember putting Veere firmly on my list of places to visit if or rather when I make it to Zeeland the very first time I heard about it. I have a friend who lives about 1h away in Belgium who's invited me to visit so this might actually happen :-). Looks like such a stunning little town and what a history it's had. Fascinating.
Thank you so much for sharing and I hope your arm, neck are getting better every day.
Marvelous discovery. Hope the pain subsides in the next few days.