I was happy to find flying Vancouver to Edinburgh was even cheaper than to London in June 2024.

I’d really enjoyed the city in the past ➙ Edinburgh FRINGE and Military Tattoo in 2009. (The Swiss Top Secret Drum Corps stole the show.)

This city is perfect for me.

I stravaig the  labyrinth of dark alleys and steep streets  through gorgeous architecture. Said to be built on seven hills. PLENTY of stone staircases.

Edinburgh now restricts motor vehicles in the city centre making it more walkable.

… On the other hand, their pedestrian lights simply don’t work. Everyone jaywalks. 😀

Highest priority is the BEST HIKE out of the city centre out along the Royal Mile past the Parliament Buildings …

Read my trip report on hillwalking to Arthur’s Seat. With a detour on the return to Calton Hill.

I stayed at a Castle Rock hostel directly under Edinburgh Castle in the Old Town.

Here’s the view of the Castle from the hostel.

Across from this impressive … Fish and Chips shop (?). 😀

The National Museum of Scotland is great. Entry by donation.

Though I didn’t visit ALL of the hundreds of thousands of exhibits, I did see Dolly — the first mammal to be cloned from an adult cell 1996.

Actually, my favourite single visual in town is this monument to author Sir Walter Scott. Over in the new town.

Wandering town, there’s much to see. Tesla had vehicles on display in one plaza.

On a weekend there are any number of festivals and events in progress. Plenty of street performers, some getting ready for FRINGE.

I do love Edinburgh.

BUT it’s swarming with tourists. 😀

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