• William StruthScotland 23Traveler
    Arriving at our hotel, the Nira Caledonia in the new town.
    Ready to departOur first visit to the Waters of Leith WalkwayOn the walkwayHere we are standing in front of St. Bernard's Well along the walkway.Greyfriars Bobby. Commemorating a most loyal dog.Bobby's close upSharon at the Vennel View point.The main view from the Vennel viewpointA key hole view. Near the Vennel Viewpoint.Another great view of the CastleLooking out to Arthur's SeatLook at that bar! We had dinner upstairs. Haggis for me, and fish and chips for SharonWe found a dessert bar for dessert of course. This was the chocolate fondueThe castle seen while walking back to our hotel

    FIRST DAY IN SCOTLAND

    September 11, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C

    We arrived! We didn't expect the room to be ready at Nira Caledonia, our hotel, and it wasn't. So, we explored a bit at the Waters of Leath Walkway and had lunch. After lunch we did a hop on hop off bus tour of the city. We hopped off at the university district and tool a short walk to the Vennel View point for a view of the castle. and stopped in this great pub for dinner. and an cool dessert shop for a chocolate dipping experience! Dinner was haggis for me and fish and chips for Sharon.Read more