Another beautiful Scottish day. We started the morning with a walk down some of the Royal Mile - just a mile long street bordered by very old buildings.
It doesn’t look too crowded, but it will be later in the day.
Neat but most of them were just various shops.
There were alot of these narrow passageways between buildings.
Walking towards Edinburgh Castle. The crowd was large! I had gotten entry tickets online…good thing since it was sold out for the day.
Entering the castle was crowded as well.
The castle was interesting and well preserved.
Wonderful views of the city of course since this was the defensive stronghold.
Various paths give us different views.
There were few interior furnishings recreated. This was a small chapel that dated from medieval time.
The view to the tall peak of Arthur’s Seat where we hiked yesterday.
The main residence area. We had to stand in line a few minutes to see the “Crown Jewels “…no photos allowed but the were just a crown and a couple of ceremonial swords.
Inside the main hall. Some of the finish was from the 1700-1800’s
We did spend a couple of hours there including some time in the very nicely done war museum.
But overall, it was just ridiculously crowded.
Glad we toured it but now my curiosity is sated!
Back down on the Royal Mile. The crowds had grown while we were touring the castle.
Stopped by a pub that had been recommended by a sailing friend from Scotland. Deacon Brodies Pub. We didn’t stay too long because they were Jack-hammering the street right outside.
We toured St Giles cathedral…
More stunning architecture.
Beautiful pipe organ.
Just amazing!
More Royal Mile scenes.
Finished the full length of the Royal Mile, we headed a little over a mile to the Scottish Botanic Gardens. On the way, walking thru what appears to be a little more modern housing. Street after street looked similar.
The gardens were nicely done.
A cost space in the middle of a big city. We were feeling the effects of days and days of walking, so we hoped on a city bus for the ride back to the hotel.
How wonderful. Did you go to, or look at Worlds End Pub?
ReplyDeleteIt is said to be the oldest operational pub in Edinburgh - from 16/1700!s. It was the last pub within the walled city. It Features in many novels and movie/TV series. Amazing that of all the Closes, you photographed Bakewell Close - which is where a TV series I’m watching features hugely.
Above is Dee. Not sure why but my default comments are now Anonymous, and have to change it to Dee every time. Will have to Google why and fix my name again as the default.
ReplyDeleteHey Dee, no we didn’t have the Worlds End on our list of places…and we get on the train tomorrow to head further north so we’ll miss it. I have been having to log in as my Google account for each comment for a year now! So you’re not alone. My experience is that Google isn’t really supporting Blogger anymore so I don’t think they’ll hep!
ReplyDeleteHey K,
ReplyDeleteThat was neat...good thing you had tickets...I love touring castles and churches...but you don't usually find them so crowded...it's been a long time since I went to the Biltmore House...but I've heard it can get really crowded and herd-like too...
Love,
T