Our mini break to Scotland and where else to go but Edinburgh with its contrasting green of the hills to earthy coloured castle rock.

“The view of Edinburgh from the road before you enter Leith is quite enchanting: it is, as Albert said, fairy-like and what you would only imagine as a thing to dream of, or to see in a picture.”
-Queen Victoria

Scottish National Gallery

• Located on the Mound – a well spaced gallery with lots of different works (some exhibitions do come at a fee)
• Also has a cafe and restaurant that provides locally sourced food, look at that view they have an outside area as pictured above.. drink it in

Arthur’s Seat

• This must be the best way to get a truly Scottish blast, hiking up to the top of Arthur’s seat
• Panoramic views all round is one way to celebrate your achieve, definitely make sure you have had your haggis,tatties and neeps before you do this

Greyfriars Bobby

• The well known story of Greyfriars bobby – is that the terrier spent 14 years guarding the grave of its owner until until he passed away himself
• Disney made this story into a film
• The statue is in place and tourists run his nose for good luck

Deans Village

• Just as you head out of Edinburgh before going over Deans Bridge -a left turn
• This brings you to a picturesque village which is a hidden gem walk along the leith waterway
• Romantic walk along takes you back into main Edinburgh with weird and bridges along the way

The Royal Mile

• The Royal Mile runs from Edinburgh Castle at the top to Holyrood Palace at the bottom
• With great shops selling tartan, whiskey and tours and souvenirs spread out along the way
• You get to the Palace at the bottom in all it’s glory and opposite is the Scottish Parliament Building built in a modern architecture

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