In September 2005 we had a brief holiday in Edinburgh after stopping off to visit Eleanor in Leeds en route.

Edinburgh Castle is the obvious first stop for most tourists & we were no exception.

Edinburgh 2005

02 Edinburgh Castle

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04 Edinburgh Castle

The daily 1 pm firing of the cannon used as a time
signal by ships in the Firth of Forth in times gone by.

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Some gilding on the castle walls relieves the drab grey stonework

06 Edinburgh Castle

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Scottish National War Museum

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Interesting nooks & crannies

Royal Mile

Great views from Arthur’s Seat. Behind me over my right shoulder is the Scottish Parliament & over left shoulder is the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Ann in front of the newly completed Scottish Parliament