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21st March, and the kind of day many visitors possibly do not believe exists for Edinburgh. Clear skies, a warm sun - t-shirt weather already! (even a few people in shorts). At lunchtime, many people on the benches or lazing in the grass in Princes Street Gardens, facing the Old Town and of course the Castle opposite. As you stroll along, you can smell the daffodils. On days like this Edinburgh seems about the best place you could possibly be.
Strolling down from Bruntsfield (see restaurant entry) across Bruntsfield Links to Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op. The beer patios of the adjacent hotels have many enjoying the unseasonal weather. Off down towards The Meadows and into the Golf Tavern (est. 1456?) for a pint of Edinburghs IPA. Sit in the window seat and view life across the Meadows, with Arthurs Seat a spectacular backdrop. Links and Meadows showing the city at play: rugby, frisbees, water shooters, kites, cricket and several games of football. And in the tradition of the old times, some golf (now illegally) being practised. Beer finished, across the Meadows, past the Museum of Scotland, to the Royal Mile. One visit to the estimable Fopp and a cheap Mogwai CD later, along the Grassmarket and West Bow to the Filmhouse. And the sun still shining.
For many useful links, including what's on, transport, accommodation and a streaming map/ aerial photograph of Edinburgh, try edinburghguide.com.
For the Capital's serious (if sometimes infuriatingly bourgeois) newspaper, see www.scotsman.com.
The more observant may notice that the pictures date from around fourteen months after the introduction, as I did not have a camera with me the time before. Certainly not because this is the length of time between sunny days in Edinburgh.
Some more pictures are in the 'This is Edinburgh' Travelogue.
- Pros:On a fine day, The Athens of The North
- Cons:On a dreich day, The Rekyavik of The South
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Comments (19)
A really good page on Edinburgh, not just the castle! thanks for your tips. I did the Waters of Leith walk from Stockbridge to the Art Gallery. So much history in such a small area.
David, happy birthday from cold Germany. Don't forget to read my other comment on your homepage dated 19.11.07 *winkygrin*
Lots of excellent pics and tons of really useful information - especially all the veggie places - You get a 5 star rating from me on nearly every one - Well Done - MikeStarr5 in sunny "Barking Town"
Excellent tips!!! Vesna
I agree, the Edinburgh views are amazing.
Haggis, kebab, haggis, kebab...after a few pints, I'll take either!
I was browsing the Barcelona forum, saw your post, and decided to check out your Edinburgh tips (I'm thinking of going there in October... Is that a bad time of year for visiting there?).
Thanks for your comment :) Only have a few new pics, will hopefully have them up soon. Your Edinburgh page is excellent - great photos! :) Cassie
Nice look at Edinburgh The forth rail bridge is almost as famous as the castle - Good job
Would love a cruise around the Bass Rock and a walk along the Water of Leith. Missed the latter for lack of time but will be back and with a camera this time. Thanks for the virtual tour and nice photos.