June 2
Well, it is our fourth day in Scotland and we decided that it was finally time to visit Edinburgh. Rather than face driving in the city and finding parking, we decided to take the train into the city. First stop a bite to eat before we head to Edinburgh Castle.
a couple of visitors from out of town looking for breakfast as well
10:30 in the morning and already the crowds are heavy and my most feared group "the tour groups" have already arrived, 5 of them passed while I was waiting for Bill to return from the WC.
a band getting ready to perform
treasures within the castle
drummer boy jacket
once again, the ever present climb
up and up we go
looking down into the esplanade - already they are building the stadium seating and the private boxes for the Tattoo that will take place in August
Nelson's Monument in the background and the Political Martyr's Monument (the obelisk) in the foreground
views from the cannons
above the arches - the rose (England), the thistle (Scotland) and
the fleur de lis (France)
Mary Queen of Scots ascended to the throne at the tender age of 6 days old on the death of her father
Lady Justice
this had to be the most inappropriate pair of shoes I saw for climbing
around the cobble stoned streets - very fashionable she was, but
also hanging on tightly to her male companion
this is so typical of what we have seen in many European cities - residential mixed with offices and industrial; old with new; all a delightful melange of a living, functioning, vibrant city
along the Royal Mile
Crown Steeple of St Giles' Cathedral
St Giles' cathedral is the principal place of worship for the
Church of Scotland - parts of the church date from the early 1100s
that blue just pops
stained class galore
this was my favourite window
John Knox - leader of the Protestant Reformation
fancy grillwork
carvings galore
this stained glass window was very modern looking but was from the
turn of the century - I guess that is modern when you are
talking about a church that is over 800 years old
the pipe organ
regimental banners
those quilt patterns again
do you think this was placed by someone who was a very grateful
recipient of the wonderful benefits of chloroform
Walter Scott Memorial
he looks so sad
Edinburgh Castle in the distance
one or two chimneys there
Scottish Parliament
I think I see a resemblance to a family member here- what do you think?
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