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  • Our 2018 AdventureExploring the British Isles
    Day12

    Edinburgh

     September 12, 2018 in the United Kingdom ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C

    Explored Edinburg today. Started off on Hop on Hop Off Bus and so useful for getting our bearings. Got off at Edinburgh castle and it was amazing. Had audio guide which was useful. Crowds of people were there and the views down over the city were lovely. We left there for Carlton Hill which also gave amazing views over the city. David not so keen to do Alfred’s seat which was much higher and required a long uphill walk. Instead settled for some shopping in main shopping area. Boarded the bus for return journey to High street via parliament buildings and Holyrood. After a quick refresh we headed off to Grassmarket for dinner at an Italian restaurant. Finished our evening back at Sandy Bells for the live music. Luckily found a seat and enjoyed listening to the four piece band ( maybe 5 if you counted the banjo player in the corner!)Read more

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  • Our 2018 AdventureExploring the British Isles
    Day14

    Edinburgh

     September 14, 2018 in the United Kingdom ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C

    Interesting day in Edinburgh yesterday. Got up later and headed off to town. Found a tour we were interested in so booked to do it at 12 15. It was Mary King’s Close. It took us underground to a warren of hidden streets from the 17th century and lived in until the end of the 1800s. The guide was excellent and the streets so narrow and steep. We learned a lot about Mary Queen of Scots as well as the plague. We also visited St Giles Cathedral in the centre of town. It was truly beautiful. When we arrived back on the street we found Rose Street where David was able to get new battery for watch and a repair on his jersey. We then wandered for some time mainly trying to find a bus to Leith to see the royal yacht Britannia. Did not find the bus drivers helpful or friendly but finally sorted it and headed out to the seaside area of Leith. The yacht tour started with afternoon tea in the tea rooms on board. All very lovely - yet another scone! The yacht was so interesting. Lots of photos of the royal family over the years and got to see into every room just as it was, even the bedrooms. We loved that. Made our way back into town and headed out to meet Eimear and Craig McCallum, my Irish relation and her husband. Had lovely evening with them. Only dampener has been David not being 100 percent. The hacking cough has turned into a big cold. Will be looking for a decent pharmacy today.Read more

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  • Our 2018 AdventureExploring the British Isles
    Day11

    Whitby to Edinburgh

     September 11, 2018 in the United Kingdom ⋅ 🌬 13 °C

    Sadly left Whitby as have loved it. Set off for Corbridge in an effort to avoid the motorway. Stopped at a Roman archeological site outside Corbridge which was interesting. It was just like the sites David watches on Time Team. Very interesting. Stopped at a small tea rooms in the town for lunch and a walk around the lovely village shops. Carried onto Jedburgh where we walked around the abbey which was the feature of the town. Our drive to Edinburgh was uneventful, apart from stopping on the border where a lovely Scotsman took our photo despite the strong winds. We easily found Staiton Park and Drive. Our plan was to leave the car here for three days( no fee) and catch bus into the city as no parking near our accommodation.The first bus wouldn’t take us with our luggage but the second did and we were in town in less than 30 minutes. The hardest part of the day was carrying our luggage up 6 stories to our apartment. It was a nice surprise to arrive there and find it is lovely with all we need. The view out the window is great down onto the main thoroughfare which is called The Royal Mile. Definitely would never have been able to find parking though. We headed straight out and walked around the corner to find Grey Friars Bobby, a statue of a little dog, which can bring luck when its nose is rubbed. We ended up eating at the bar beside it with the same name. Were happy to have one more stop at a bar before heading to bed.Read more

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  • sojournerjapesLondon and Edinburgh 2017
    Day8

    Royal Mile Edinburgh

     January 27, 2017 in the United Kingdom ⋅ ☀️ 39 °F

    I took the local transit to the Royal mile ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Mile ) and walked up to the Castle, explored some of the shops and activities. Will return tomorrow and explore some more. Sunny but a chilly and a little bit of a wind today so will bundle up more for tomorrow

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  • Susan HollandEngland and Scotland 2017
    Day10

    Edinburgh - The Royal Mile

     December 28, 2017 in the United Kingdom ⋅ ☀️ 36 °F

    Probably Edinburgh's oldest street, The Royal Mile connects Edinburgh Castle with the Palace of Holyrood House. Lots of cashmere shops and restaurants along the way. We ate lunch at a New York pizza restaurant!

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  • D-T ReiffIreland & UK June 2016
    Day13

    Shamoli - Thai and Indian

     June 16, 2016 in the United Kingdom ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C

    Decent buffet for not outrageous prices; 9.95 (unlike the rest of what we were passing since the castle gate). Hit the spot and definitely liked having the masala tea. Also a nice, calm atmosphere for us to rest and me to warm up and let some pain killer kick in (talk about weird pharmacy/corner store selection - and Aleve/naproxen only with Rx!?!)Read more

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  • Schottland 2018
    Day1

    Edinburgh

     July 7, 2018 in the United Kingdom ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C

    Am Abend des Anreisetages hatten wir uns einen Tisch in einem Fischrestaurant in Hafennähe bestellt. Zu Fuß ging es über eine große Baustelle in den nördlichen Stadtbereich und von dort mit dem Bus in den Nordosten der Stadt nach Leith.

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