As most of my forebears of the last century or two have come from Scotland, I have always yearned to see more of this part of the world.
2017 was the year I made it happen!
Edinburgh was my first port of call on a 5 week trip to explore Scotland (specifically Edinburgh, some of the Borders and the Highlands), and to visit family and friends in both Scotland and England.
I'll be posting photographs from my trip in several posts over the next few weeks. Enjoy!!
Views from my hotel room window.......
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| The Balmoral Hotel seen from my window one evening |
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| A spectacular sunrise on my last morning |
I spent most of every day on foot, walking and exploring old Edinburgh, New Town, climbing Arthurs Seat and Calton Hill, and walking several kilometres along the Water of Leith.
Spring in Edinburgh.......
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| Scottish National Gallery with Edinburgh Castle behind |
Views from up high.......
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| Arthurs Seat, as seen from Calton Hill |
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| On Calton Hill |
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| The Castle and Princes St., from Calton Hill |
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Walking down Royal Mile, Old Town Edinburgh.......
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| Tea & cake in Clorindas Tearoom |
Some glorious interiors........
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| St Giles Cathedral |
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| St Giles Cathedral |
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| St Giles Cathedral |
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| Scottish National Portrait Gallery - Great Hall |
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| Scottish National Portrait Gallery - Great Hall |
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| Scottish National Gallery |
On foot along the Water of Leith.....
and finally, a couple of monochromes.....
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| New Town, Edinburgh |
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| The Scott Monument |
