Thursday we took the train up coast to Edinburgh. It was a very scenic trip.
First we visited "new" town.
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| Sir Walter Scott monument. |
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| Our first view of Edinburgh Castle, there will be many more. |
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| View of Old Town across the gorge |
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| Crossing the bridge to Old Town. |
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| Old Town overlooking train station. |
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| New town |
Old Town
My Scottish SCV friend. Bill Brown and his wife, Alison, met us in Old Town and graciously gave us a personal tour.
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| This street is known as "Royal Mile" … |
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| House from 1500's thought to be home of John Knox |
building being restored.
Bill giving Megan and Fergal history of Old jail.
Scottish palace used by Royal family.
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| Bill and Alison |
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| St Giles cathedral |
More street performers.
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| Street performer |
Stopped for refreshment as the pub tour continues.
Weaving machines in woolen mill and shop .
Yoda hitches a ride.
Obligatory bagpiper.
Liked the stairs.
Bill and Robert
Another castle shot.
Old town
Another castle view
Bill asked me to help him mark a Confederate grave.
Can't get enough castle pics!
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