In Edinburgh until Friday now.
Where we’re staying whilst in Edinburgh
Gary and I caught the bus into town, landlord gave us all the info on how to get there and that the trip should take about 40 mins, depending on traffic. Double decker bus, sat up top to see the views on way in but so cold and wet, the windows were all steamed up! Nearly an hour later thought we’d ask the driver if we were near Old Town? With a laugh and incredulous look at us, he said that was ages ago! Needless to say we jumped off the bus to catch one back - turned out to be the same driver who at least only charged us for one fare!
Found Old Town and the Royal Mile - so interesting! Edinburgh Catle looked amazing! Didn’t go in as fully booked but might try for Thursday! Lots of photos to follow!
Can’t remember what this was but very impressive!
Some church on Royal Mile but not used as church!
The Writers Museum
A monument to all little babies no longer with us - for you Jude for the 19th and Sammy’s birthday
Another building on Royal Mile
One of the alleyways off the Royal Mile. There are stacks of these. In York they were called snickleways!
Another view of the Castle
The back view of the Council Chabers - Tweed eat your heart out!
Sign at St Giles Cathedral
A monument on Royal Mile Edinburgh- didn’t have any explanation as to what it is, but looked good!
So busy at the Castle today!
Sign about Princes Street in the new town
The Writers Museum
Went to the National Gallery, just amazing paintings! The one below is of St Nicholas who became Santa Claus.
A bagpipe playing Scotsman!
Gary in front of fish and chip van - bloody freezing today!
View of Castle from Princes Street Gardens
Statue of Hume - not sure who he was but the toe I am holding shines gold from where everyone (me included) has rubbed it!
Another alley
A magnificent picture in the gallery - it was enormous!
And another - said there were lots!
Story on the side of a tavern on Royal Mile
Sign about the monument for the babies
View of new town of Edinburgh from castle
Went and did some laundry this afternoon after we got back from Edinburgh - £23 later! Will be wearing dirty clothes from now on!
You'll be pleased to know it's hardly stopped raining here since you left, I imagine it's not quite as cold here as it is in Bonnie Scotland? Good to see you're not letting the weather deter your travels, keep up the good work - come rain, hail or snow!!!
ReplyDeleteIt has been so cold here! Luckily hadn’t had too much rain but we still go and see things!
DeleteLoved Scotland soooo much….would go back in a heartbeat. Thanks again Trish for thinking about us on Saturday. Loving your story telling & photos xxxx
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