As mentioned previously, Edinburgh, Scotland looks like an older town because of some buildings. I liked that older look, the historical style that shows how life was before much generations. Yes, I did see much of these wonderful structures in Edinburgh, but the city is also evolving. There were many buildings under renovation or new buildings being created. There was scaffolding every street you went down. On those scaffolds, there were always people at work.
I liked how Edinburgh looks. I do not think these buildings need to be changed. Unless of course these workers are making the buildings safer and making them better for human life. I just like how this city is so beautiful and I would hate to see the beauty be diminished by modernism. However, I also feel that the history, old buildings, etc. are strong and it would take a lot to put them in the shadows.
"Scaffolding" by Heaney talks about the ties and structure that scaffolds can have...literally and metaphorically. Which I took as to the history of Scotland and the growing/ evolution of the city. Even though the buildings will stay, they are going to be surrounded by modernized life and in a way...stick out. (The picture does not show scaffolds, but it shows the architecture of the amazing city!)
"Make sure that planks won't slip at busy points,
Secure all ladders, tighten bolted joints.
And yet all this comes down when the job's done
Showing off walls of sure and solid stone."
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