Sometimes it’s too easy to take for granted the beauty of the place in which you live.

The Old Town remains so stoic in architecture; closes, cobbles and turrets loom gripped in history. Walking around you can feel like it’s 200 years ago, despite the odd car/traffic light/irritating local getting in the way taking photos.

I had time to kill a couple of weeks ago and the dusk was too beautiful a photo opportunity to miss.

victoriastreet — Looking down Victoria Street

victoriastreetbuilding — A building catching fire in the light

Looking down over George IV Bridge to the Cowgate — Down from George IV Bridge to the Cowgate

candlemakerrow — Candlemaker Row – just beside Greyfriar’s Bobby.

I’ve always thought Forrest Road seemed a bit Parisien – a sudden tree-lined oasis between Greyfriar’s and Teviot.

Edinburgh, I love you.

Is this all there is?

I sit here with a tissue shoved up each nostril melting slowly into a puddle of Lemsip, Earl Grey and digestive biscuits. I haven’t eaten anything but porridge or biscuits for 3 days. That’s not that…

May 30, 2016May 30, 2016

Hello 2016

I definitely overestimated my ability to write here while holding down a full-time job, as well as managing other compulsory life stuff. I think I’ve overestimated my ability to do anything… or at least, it feels like…

January 10, 2016February 28, 2016

2 comments

Lovely photos, Alice! I’m really starting to appreciate how pretty Edinburgh is too, especially at this time of year. Did you see the sunset last night? It was like the sky was on fire! 🙂

Great post Alice! Oh man I miss Edinburgh already! I was there on Saturday and the sky was in fire it was amazing!!

Edinburgh at sunset

Is this all there is?

Hello 2016

2 comments

Leave a Reply Cancel reply