Last Wednesday on a whim, we decided we would go away for the weekend. We wanted to go somewhere which wasn't too far away, but which had lots to do and see for the 3 of us. We decided on Edinburgh...
The Scott Monument...
Edinburgh castle...
The Old Town has lots of 'closes' (alleys) which add to the atmosphere of the area...
A pretty yarn shop. I had a little look inside but was very restrained and didn't buy anything...
Giraffes on Leith Walk...
Greyfriars Bobby and Greyfriars Kirk...
We also visited the National Musuem of Scotland and spent hours inside. It was fantastic, there is so much to see and do we just didn't have time to see everything. Oh well, we will just have to return soon! As you can see from the photos, our favourite area was the natural world section. It was truly amazing...
Lots of other things to see as well, we loved these old typewriters...
And station signs...
We had a fantastic weekend, there is just so much to see and do in Edinburgh, it was really great. Hopefully we will be able to return in the not so distant future, to do and see all the other things we didn't have time for.
Back soon with some sewing...
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Brilliant photos. The museum looks awesome. my girlies would love that. Check out my blog for a chair surprise! Jo x
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That looks a great choice. The opposite end of the country to me
ReplyDeleteI've never been to Edinburgh, but would love to. The buildings look so interesting and the museum looks fascinating :) xx
ReplyDeleteHello from Far Away. OH, How I enjoyed your mini vacation to Edinburgh.. what a absolutely wonderful city.. Thanks for sharing all those lovely photos.. I know I would not been able to resist buying yarn in that shop.. LOL I have enjoyed my wee peek at your lovely blog and all your PINK crochet creations.. I absolutely was very impressed with your decopage rose chair.. Lovely indeed.I am your newest follower. Hugs Judy,
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a wonderful time and packed lots in. That yarn shop looks too tempting.
ReplyDeleteEdinburgh is a great city and I am going back in August with my best friend for a girlie weekend with afternoon tea, lots of shopping and hopefully a visit to see the pandas.
Looks like a fab weekend. Such a great city to choose for an impromptu getaway! Hazel x
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a good weekend :)
ReplyDeleteHave only visited Edinburgh once - when I was pregnant with BigSon - I do remember him jumping when the canons went off!
It looks like a great weekend and I think it's always nice just to decide to go somewhere x
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lovely weekend - I love Edinburgh too. Used to live in Glasgow & K1 Knitting Boutique there was my local yarn shop!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely week,
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I've only ever been to Edinburgh on conferences so never had time to explore properly. One time my hotel room looked right out onto the castle - it was so amazing all lit up at night. And a random guy said 'you're beautiful' as I walked past him in the street - love Edinburgh! And love those giraffes. x
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much for a beautiful trip to Edinburgh! It's many years since last I was there - we used to live in the south-west of Scotland and have now been in the south-west of Western Australia for many years! Much too far for an impromptu visit - but one I'd love to take!
ReplyDeleteYour pics are delightful, and so nice to see Greyfriar's Bobby sitting up there still - such a tear-jerking story! The yarn shop looks so quaint - you did well to not succumb to its temptations!!!
A huge thank you! Joy x
We were in Edinburgh today! Mainly at the castle and around the Royal Mile.
ReplyDeleteI can't ever hear of Greyfriars Bobby now without it's rhyming slang equivalent coming to mind, which rather spoils the story somewhat!
Edinburgh is a beautiful city ... looks like you had a really great time ... not sure I could restrain myself in a craft shop though ;) ... Bee xx
ReplyDeleteAlways wanted to go to Edinburgh looks like a really great city lovely photos the yarn shop looks pretty x
ReplyDeleteLovely photos. It looks like you had a nice trip. I would love to visit there someday.
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures of Edinburgh...we love it there, it's one of our favourite cities! You have captured the atmosphere so well, I enjoyed our little visit there today, thank you :)
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I always think it looks like such a fab city, thanks for sharing! :) x
ReplyDeleteA very beautiful place to visit.
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Meredith
Looks like you had a really lovely time. I absolutely love Edinburgh, it is such a lovely city. Isn't the museum great, ours loved it when we went over Christmas. Lovely pics xo
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a really lovely time. I absolutely love Edinburgh, it is such a lovely city. Isn't the museum great, ours loved it when we went over Christmas. Lovely pics xo
ReplyDeleteI spent a week in Edinburgh many years ago, your post has made me want to go back! The museum looks great. XX
ReplyDeleteLovely photos! Edinburgh is such a great place, I went there on honeymoon so it's special for me <3 I can't believe you went into a yarn shop and came out empty handed, that really does tkae a lot of self control! :) xx
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful. We went there once years and years ago but I'd love to go back there with the kids. It's such a great city, full of history and culture. x
ReplyDeleteI like going to Edinburgh as it is quite close to me, it looks like you had fun being a tourist and captured lots of good things :)
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