Weekend in Edinburgh

My first trip to Scotland and where better to start that on Edinburgh's Royal Mile. I took a walk past the shortbread and tartan shops and visited The Real Mary King Close, an underground old town of narrow streets and houses, where our costumed guide took us round and recreated what life was like for the people who lived here. It was a bit touristy but I was feeling like a tourist today. After taking a tour of Holyrood House I decided to tackle Arthur's Seat, the hill which is adjacent to Holyrood. It was a beautiful sunny day and I could see people high up the hill, but it was a steep climb and so I opted for a walk around the lower slopes, enjoying the view over Edinburgh. Lots of families were out enjoying the weather; it was a really lovely spot.Read more