"Edinburgh...a city, a castle..." a Edinburgh Travel Page by Peter_P

From Edinburgh Castle up to The Palace of Holyrood House, the Royal Mile is the main street of the city. Historical buildings besides modern architecture.
The St. Giles Cathedral was named after a saint popular throughout France, in support of an aliiance between Scotland and France against England. At that time their common and much hated enemy. After the Reformation, John Knox became St. Giles' first minister.
Other famous building are : John Knox House, Tron Kirk and the Castle of cource...

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Playing a bagpipe in Edinburgh

Bagpipes

"...The origins of the bagpipe can be traced back to the most ancient civilizations. The bagpipe probably originated as a rustic instrument in many cultures because a herdsman had the necessary materials at hand: a goat or sheep skin and a reed pipe. The instrument is mentioned in the Bible, and historians believe that it originated in Sumaria. Through Celtic migration it was introduced to Persia and India, and subsequently to Greece and Rome. In fact, a Roman historian of the first century wrote that the Emporer Nero knew how to play the pipe. During the Middle Ages, however, the bagpipe was heard and appreciated by all levels of society. Bagpipes have always been made in many shapes and sizes, and have been played throughout Europe from before the Norman Conquest until the present day..."

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Rain in Edinburgh

It's a rainy day

I must admit that we had very good weather during our 2 day stay in Edinburgh. Good weather here means : no rain. This was early in the morning. It rained for about 10 minutes, the rest of the day was clear and dry...
So don't be afraid to come here...:-)