The Water of Leith Walkway, Edinburgh
There is something wonderfully indulgent in talking a day off work and travelling by train to a specific location for a full day of walking. This is exactly what I did recently, taking the train to…
A Walk Up Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh
Standing above Edinburgh is an unmissable sight, a group of hills that sit alone, rising out of the ground prominently, known as Holyrood Park. The view above shows them in the background. The highest peak…
Tempo Perso, Edinburgh – Where Italy Meets Scotland
It’s just gone 8.40pm on a Saturday evening in August. We’re in Edinburgh and we are hungry. We’re hungry, and a little tired and in need of rejuvenation, but without a reservation for dinner, resort to…
Edinburgh – Inside and About St Giles’ Cathedral
On a recent visit to Edinburgh I took the time to go into St Giles’ Cathedral on the Royal Mile. The church has been the focal point of worship in Scotland for 900 years since…
The Colourful Fronts Of Edinburgh
Just spent a couple of days in Edinburgh, our favourite UK city. One of the great things about Edinburgh is that it hasn’t been entirely taken over by the national retail chain stores – there…
Beautiful Britain – Entrancing Views Along The A68
Lately have had the need to take the drive up to Edinburgh and back on a few occasions. A couple of hours drive but I must say one of the nicest couple of hours drive…