Edinburgh - exploring

Arrived in Edinburgh and found my hostel (pic 1), wandered around, up and down the Golden Mile (super packed with Fringe festival stuff), checked out Scottish parliament (very interesting building, pic 2), and climbed the hill to Arthur's Seat (amazing views, pic 3, even a little sunshine!).

Dinner was traditional haggis, neeps (mashed turnips - why don't we do this at home?), and tatties (mashed potato) from The Last Drop (the best haggis in town according to the internet, pic 4). As a first time haggis experience, it was good! The best I could think of to describe it is the consistency of mashed potato with couscous mixed in, and the flavour of Bisto gravy / BBQ steak and onions.

Finished the day with some free stand up comedy shows and street music (part of Fringe, pic 6). All up a great first day!

There's a lot of bustle and activity (likely due to Fringe) but Edinburgh already feels like a more relaxed place than London. My hostel is also much closer this time. Lots of beautiful old buildings.Read more