Edinburgh

Despite a drizzly start as we docked at South Queensferry, the charm of Edinburgh quickly made up for the grey skies. As the clouds slowly lifted, we made our way up to the mighty Edinburgh Castle, perched proudly on Castle Rock.

The views across the city from the old cannon ports were spectacular, offering a striking glimpse of the skyline and beyond to the Firth of Forth. Inside, the history came alive — we explored the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum, admired the regal Crown Jewels of Scotland, and wandered through the fortress's ancient stone corridors.

Before returning to our ship, we enjoyed a charming walk through the picturesque town of South Queensferry. Nestled on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth, this historic town offers one of the most iconic views in all of Scotland – the majestic Forth Bridge standing proudly over the water.

While exploring the streets of Scotland, we took a break for a light lunch and sampled one of the country’s most iconic drinks—Irn-Bru. Bright orange and boldly unique in flavour, it was the perfect quirky companion to a warm sausage roll from a cosy local café.

Captured a peaceful view from a shop window,the bridge perfectly framed like a painting. The engineering of the red iron cantilever bridge, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The cobbled streets led us past charming stone buildings and quaint shops, eventually bringing us to the heart of town with its towering old clock tower and cheerful High Street.

Kel couldn’t resist a dram of Scotch on a sun-drenched terrace, the golden whisky catching the light with the bridge as our backdrop – a perfect toast to our time in Scotland.

Across the water, we spotted the ruins of Inchgarvie Island, steeped in history and now a quiet relic under the shadow of the bridge.Leia mais