The view from Newtown

Down to the River Forth.

The Nelson Monument

But where's Nelson?

Red

…And more red.

Another thinker

They do a lot of that in Scotland.

Around the back at the Gallery

Keep it classical, guys.

Art here

Impressionists at the National Gallery today.

And the fog rolled in

Meanwhile, back in Edinburgh.

Prickly

Where sharp shoppers shop.

Home of the kilt

Keep yourself warm, mates.

We're off

Taking the train to…

Cemetery hill

The dead have the best views.

Clothes here

What's British for a size 42 jacket?

John Knox had a house

Heavy thinking going on here.

Last stop

Bring me your dead.

Lucky John

John Hume and his  lucky big toe.

Checking it out]

Tourists have the run of the place.

Light and bright

The sun shines on St. Giles.

The castle is a hulk and a half

It's a fort, damnit!

Under arms

The military museum at the castle.

By the sea, by the sea

The ancient city looks seaward.

Castle Barracks

Life at the top.

You take the high road

…And I'll take the elevator.

High atop the city…

The castle sees everything.

For your clothing needs

Who needs Macys.

It's a sunny day!

The Walter Scott Memorial pokes its pointy Gothic head behind.

A writer

Walter Scott at the Walter Scott Memorial.

The Hub

Today's sermon--everything marked down 25%.

Halt rebel scum

Alleys, we got alleys.

Curves here

Get your woolens here.

Waverley Station

Down the taxi ramp into the bowels.

St Giles

Plus your Roman emperor, for show.

The cathedral

Gotta have the big church for the bishop.

A long mile

The Royal mile goes on and on and on.

The deacon has a tavern

And some Royal phone booths as well.

Edinburgh Printer's Club

Where, of course, printers came by for a tankard and gossip.

Arthur's Seat

Eyes over Edinburgh.

The other end

Yes, a half past three.

Still on the Royal Mile

It is a mile, you know.

On the Royal Mile

Thankfully, no cars.

Old town

Always helps to hold the high ground.

Now for some Scots music

Play us a jig, Ian.

Scotland forever

At least the folklore part.

Lonesome cottage

Around here the battle swirled.

A bit wet, here

More like a proper moor, actually.

Doesn't look like a moor

Historic battle fought here.

The bonnie hills of Scotland

Bonnie Prince Charlie's last stand.

Moving on

Scotland's next.

You take the high road…

And I guess I'll take the high road too.

To Ullswater

But a winding trail it is.