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Green Hills and Rugged Landscapes
I can't believe how lucky I was to be in Edinburgh when I was. Sunny weather and generally warm the WHOLE time I was there. With the blue skies and green hills, there was just so much natural beauty, it was hard not to find the city enchanting. The castle in itself has a striking presence that looms over the city. I was just surprised by how GREEN it was for being the capital city. So much open areas to lay out ...
Convinced to stay!!!
... it was after this that I feel head over heels for this city.
We headed out for another night in the city which was living up to all my expectations and again had a fabulous night with the Scots. We felt it really necessary to have a drink at the pub called "Last Drop" - this establishment was opened by Maggie Dickson who survived a hanging back in the day. So of course it makes sense to hang skeletons and chains from the walls in the pub now... doesn't it?
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Kings, Kastles, and Kilts oh my!
... city. Depending on what part of the Castle you are looking at the age varies with it ranging from 12th to the 20th centruy.
Another unique aspect of Edinburgh is the Royal Mile, which stretches from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood House. Now Holyrood House is the official Scotish residence of the Queen. I’m not sure how much she goes there, if at all, but Edinburgh ...
Day 5. 19th June. Durham/Hadrian's Wall/Edinburgh
... here is amazing too, I am still amazed, I was expecting such a different scene. I guess I am just used to farm land being quite barren and treeless with dirty looking sheep or skinny cows. But here it is all lush and green with gently rolling hills and white sheep and fat cows. The next thing was a bit of a hit or miss risk. Once a year just across the Scottish border the local horse owners go on a ride (the Common Ridings) to commemorate XXXXXXXXXXXX. Just when ...


