BySusan Blakey Hours Travel

A Wee Bit of Edinburgh

Looking down the hill toward Firth of Forth

Someone mentioned that you can enjoy all four seasons in one day in Edinburgh, and that certainly was the case yesterday! The day began cold and blustery; by afternoon it was almost shirtsleeves weather. We spent the morning at the National Gallery, which houses an impressive collection of art from the Early Renaissance up through the Impressionists. (The other building apparently houses modern and temporary exhibits, but we didn’t visit that one.) The lighting was a bit difficult in spots, but it didn’t mar our enjoyment. Right now Rodin’s “The Kiss” is housed there.

We’ve been putting away a couple bottles of Glenlivet per day…

The wonderful bottled water from Speyside, that is! But we’ve also had the oppotunity to taste a few wee drams of whiskey and have learned a little about the different regions and characteristics.

Remember these guys from high school English class?

 

BTW, the guy in the Missoni kilt was Italian, and just a doll. He showed us around the public areas at the Hotel Missoni and found us a seat in the lounge so we could use the wi-fi on Tuesday.

 

More from the Royal Botanical Gardens…

 

And Holyrood House.

Abbey ruins

If you look carefully, you might notice that the arches on the right hand side are rounded, whereas those on the left are vaulted. That’s because the nave here was constructed over three hundred years, and the construction methods had advanced in that time.

Flying buttresses
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Fountain in front courtyard, which is only turned on when Her Majesty is in residence. Unfortunately we weren’t allowed to take photos inside, but it’s a fascinating tour, and includes the private rooms of Mary Queen of Scots and King James VI.

 

We’ve actually just arrived in Oban, and yes, there’s wi-fi! I’ll have more tomorrow from Oban, but here are a couple of shots from the train ride on the way to Oban. We finally saw heery coos (hairy cows) but weren’t quick enough to get picures.

Loch Lomond

Still snow on the hilltops!

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17 Comments

  7. So beautiful. Makes me homesick for Wales. It looks like you’re having a wonderful adventure!

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  8. You had me going too, with the 2 bottles a day! Wonderful pictures and I appreciate your commentary too. I am learning about Scotland, a place I’m pining to visit!

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  12. What a lovely post, so close and yet so far, almost posting from the same continent on our travels! Your photos are very inviting! Hope to find time in between sightseeing tomorrow to post on Prague, finding inspiration in your beautiful post!

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  14. My Grandfathers’ family originally immigrated from Oban to Canada. I have always wanted to go there, but haven’t made it yet. I will enjoy your photographs, and live vicariously thru’ your travels.

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  16. What fabulous photographs… Adore Edinburgh and Oban is such a pretty place too… Hope you might see some of those gorgeous hairy cows soon (always remind me of when I have just washed my hair if I have forgotten conditioner!!) S x

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  17. I have a photo nearly identical to the first one you have pictured here. I love Scotland so much. Nothing makes my heart gladder than a ruined abbey.

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