Edinburgh

From the outside ... this was a BIG castle

Today was a full day in Edinburgh. We had a scenic drive around the city and then the afternoon on our own. The bus dropped us off near the Castle entrance and afterward, we walked the street known as the Royal Mile. It sloped gently downhill (thank goodness!) directly away from the castle, as we strolled back to our hotel.

A view of Edinburgh from one of the gunports

Loved the idea of a dog cemetery

Looking down on just one of the many 'floors' of the castle

Giles Cathedral along the Royal Mile

The most popular non-alcoholic drink in Scotland