Edinburgh: My Visit

1 Aug, 2004 | TravelTdp

Well, Edinburgh was fun. Plenty of history, tons of classic buildings (I'm a sucker for architecture), and it didn't even rain. Well worth a look.

I found something interesting in the back of one of the guidebooks I got out the library:

Speak Scots



As promised, some photos:

Steps in Edinburgh Castle

Steps in Edinburgh Castle



National Monument

National Monument (Note 1)



Port of Leith Lighthouse

Port of Leith Lighthouse



Tennants Sign

Tennants Sign (Note 2)



Hollyrood House Sign

Hollyrood House Sign



Nelson's Column

Nelson's Column (Note 3)



Port of Leith Lighthouse (2)

Port of Leith Lighthouse (2)



Britannia's bell

HMY Britannia's bell



Carlton Hill

Carlton Hill



Foog's Gate

Foog's Gate



Edinburgh Castle Courtyard

Edinburgh Castle Courtyard (Note 4)



Edinburgh Castle Hospital Door

Edinburgh Castle Hospital Door



Mons Meg

Mons Meg (Note 5)



Cannon Shot

Cannon Shot (Note 6)



Horse Statue

Horse Statue



Edinburgh Castle Entrance

Edinburgh Castle Entrance




Notes