This morning we visited Edinburgh Castle, which is situated on a hill over looking the city. I LOVE Edinburgh perhaps even more than London.Not sure if it's a family connection or just a personal preference but it it hard to explain. The buildings are similar and the streets just as quaint but I think maybe it's the people I like. The native Scottish of very friendly with a great sense of humour.
Edinburgh Castle offered fabulous views of the city and the walk up the hill to the castle is called the "Royal Mile". Along the Royal Mile you find all the shops selling kilts, lambswool products, cashmere products and everything in tweed and tartan. I had a great time finding our tartan the Carmel Thompson - its lovely and as a bonus its the same colours as Burberry!
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| Edinburgh Castle |
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| Wool mill creating various clan tartans |
A highlight for me was finding Greyfriars Bobby and his grave in the Greyfriars kirkyard. Greyfriars Bobby was a 2 year old Skye terrier who was so loyal to his owner that he lived on his grave in the church yard until he died 14 years later. The towns people adopted him and paid for his registration so that the council could not impound him. He became a mascot for Greyfriars. A shelter was built for him to survive the cold weather and a local restaurant used to feed him. It's a beautiful story.
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| Greyfriars Bobby's grave |
Following Edinburgh it was back into the bus for a another 6 hour trip back to England! Luckily I can sleep anywhere and managed to use up 4 hours :) Did see some Highland Cattle but unfortunately couldn't get a photo out the bus window. We are now in Telford for the BVNA annual congress which runs for 3 days. It should be a great experience - great lectures, meeting other nurses and checking out new products.
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| Edinburgh streetscape |
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Typical scenery on our journey
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