Some lovely wood carvings have appeared in London Road Gardens – a badger and an owl say hello
Wooden Animals
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Inverleith Park
Inverleith Park a public park north of the city, near the Botanical Gardens. I really like it here, perhaps a place for this years festival fireworks?
Edinburgh Christmas 2018 Sky Flier
Two long exposure shots of the Sky Flier, Christmas market 2018
New College
The New College, home of the School of Divinity part of the University of Edinburgh.
It originally opened its doors in 1846, the architecture is stunning very Hogwarts(ish)
Gilmerton Cove
It’s not just Edinburgh’s Old town that has spooky vaults, you can fine one in Gilmerton, about 4 miles southeast of the city. There you will find a wee surprise lurking under the ground.
Gilmerton Cove is a series of underground passageways and chambers hand carved from sandstone, dating from the 18th century. Folklore claims it was the work of an 18th century local blacksmith ‘George Paterson’.
However it’s original use is still a mystery theories claim that it was simply a drinking den for gentry, perhaps a refuge for persecuted Covenanters or smugglers? some even link this site to the Knight Templars (Imaginative folk who haven’t seen a map claim that there could be a secret passage leading to Melrose Abbey)
Gilmerton Cove
Gilmerton Cove
Gilmerton Cove
Gilmerton Cove
Red skies Edinburgh Castle
Similar post as the previous one, walking to work this morning ~07:37 this beautiful atmospheric red sky caught my eye, I had to stop and take this photo to share.
But as the old rhyme says:
Red sky at night, sailors’ delight; Red sky at morning, sailors take warning
Red skies Edinburgh Castle
Autumn has arrived
Walking to work this morning, this tree in
Princes Street Gardens caught my eye. The colours of the leaves are changing, a nip was in the air autumn has arrived
Edinburgh Castle in the Autumn
The University of Edinburgh’s New College
This is the University of Edinburgh’s New College, located on the mound opened in 1846, it’s now the location of the school of divinity. The spire in the middle is the Hub, Home of the Edinburgh International Festival.
On the left is the statue of John Knox who was responsible for the The Scottish Reformation
Fun fact! In 1999 it was the temporary home of the first Scottish Parliament in nearly 300 year
New Collage The University of Edinburgh on the mound
Edinburgh Festival Fireworks 2018
It’s the last Monday of August, so that means the Festival Fireworks! Episode 2018 – Calton Hill.
I found shooting here difficult as Balmoral’s clock made me think most shots were out of focus, but I’ll let you be the judge, constructive feedback is always welcome.
Festival Fireworks 2018
Festival Fireworks 2018
Full album can be found here
Play With Fire
Its the penultimate day of the festival, so lets play with fire on the mound…
