I have fallen in love with trains!!! This past weekend was our third excursion out of London by train and by far the longest. On a train I can sit back and relax and enjoy spectacular views of the English and, this time also, Scottish countryside. The views remind me so much of the fields and farmland that I love in Virginia but when I glimpse the occasional castle or stately manor house or quaint village, I know that I could only be traveling in Great Britain.
Our first stop was Kings Cross Train Station platform 9 3/4 for a quick picture.
Yes, I'm a Harry Potter fan!
Then, off to catch our real train to Edinburgh. Edinburgh, with its medieval castle situated high on a hill overlooking lovely gardens and Georgian districts is thought by many to be one of Europe's loveliest capitals. We agree, it is lovely even during the occasional burst of rain.
Climbing the hill up to the old part of town to see the castle and walk along the "Royal Mile."
I love Scotland too!
Another view of the castle on the mound.
The entrance gate to the castle added on by Queen Victoria.
A view from the castle out over the oldest section of Edinburgh and the bay beyond called the Firth of Forth.
Rob by one of the cannons in the castle.
Delightful bagpipe music filled the air.
We saw a couple more weddings coming and going into St. Giles Cathedral but this was my favorite "fascinator." I have to have one!
Here comes the bride.
After a full day of touring historical sites, we wanted to get out of the crowds and enjoy nature. Edinburgh has that too. At the end of the Royal Mile you come to a volcanic mound named Salisbury Crags. We headed up the mountain toward the highest point called Arthur's Seat.
Beautiful views all the way up.
If we had another day in Edinburgh, we would have loved to pack a lunch and spent the whole day climbing these hills and enjoying the views. It was so lovely!
No comments:
Post a Comment