Tag Archives: Edinburgh

Edinburgh Lock Down

As we slowly emerge from lock down, some restrictions are eased I managed to get a wee wander around the city. Still very quiet, very eerie, it seems somewhat Post-apocalyptic, yes one should stop being so melodramatic.

Most of the photos were taken on a Sunday afternoon, this would never be possible in normal circumstances.

Edinburgh Skyflyer – Finally?

Another shot of the Christmas Sky Flyer, Perhaps the last from Princes Street Gardens! As something peculiar happened this afternoon that left me somewhat bamboozled.

I was approached by two security staff, who clearly didn’t want to be there.

They Told me, ye cannae film here
Me – I’m not filming, it’s long exposure photography.

they had a somewhat confused look on their faces, after a few moments they responded with ‘Nah, you still cannae use a tripod, you must get permission from underbelly however can use the Christmas market area between the stalls’

They could not give me a reasonably answer why, that area is forbidden.

It’s all rather daft, as social media is full of similar shots – I myself have done this site 2013

it wont stop me – I’ll be back! 😉

Edinburgh Skyflyer

Edinburgh Skyflyer

Edinburgh Festival 2016 – Axe Fire Juggler

During the month of August, you will see many wonderful street performers on the Royal Mile…. Many, oh so many who juggle with fire, some make it more interesting not just juggling the normal fire sticks, but with nasty weapons.  This fella was juggling a axe on fire and a few machetes.

Edinburgh Festival 2016 - Axe Fire Juggler

Edinburgh Festival 2016 – Axe Fire Juggler

 

 

Bum The Dog

We all know about Edinburgh’s favorite canine the one, the only – Greyfriars bobby
but he has a unofficial brother, I present to you, Bum.  Bum is from San Diego in California.  Edinburgh was twinned with San Diego in 1977, so why not brother up out much loved historic dogs.  Two beautiful animals that share such a unique different history.

 

Bum the Dog

Bum the Dog

A Canine Connection

Edinburgh and San Diego, California, share a twinning link with a
unique twist.  Each city is home to a famous dog. Edinburgh’s loyal and
beloved Greyfriars Bobby and San Diego’s equally beloved vagabond dog,
bum.  In recognition of these canine heroes a statue of Bobby was
presented to San Diego and this statue of Bum was gifted in return.
The dogs represent the spirit of a twinning link friendship,
loyalty and shared experience.

Bum, died 1898, Aged 12 years
sculpted by Jessica McCain, USA

Presented to the citizens of Edinburgh by the San Diego-Edinburgh sister Society
In association with E Clampus Vitus, John P. Squibob Chapter 1853, on 19th July 2008

Bum The Dog

Bum The Dog

and we have to have a photo of Bobby!! 🙂

Greyfriars Bobby

Greyfriars Bobby

If you are looking for the statues,
Bobby is at the top or Candle maker row (George IV/Grassmarket)
Bum is at Princes street Gardens West – entrance at Kings Stable Road – (easy to miss)

go pay them a wee visit.  (please, pretty please don’t rub bobys nose)

Edinburgh Festival Day 0

Its that time of the year… tis Festival Time! well it officially starts tomorrow August 1st.
but you can get preview shows, also the street performers are out.  I took a stroll down the Royal mile and came across two.

this fella was on Hunter square, he swallowed a sword and juggled fire.  he asked a lady from the crowd to pull the sword out.

Swallow a sword and Juggle Fire

Swallow a sword and Juggle Fire

Swallow a sword and Juggle Fire

Swallow a sword and Juggle Fire

This fella was on the High Street, started out straddling a robot and swallowed a balloon, then head ablaze juggled fire a machete and a club

Dude on a robot

Dude on a robot

Dude on a robot

Dude on a robot