Arthur’s Seat
Sunday, June 26.
Over heard someone commenting in a shop about buying things in a foreign country with foreign money didn’t seem like really spending, but only playing with fake money.
National Portrait Gallery - where Bertie went with his mother, Irene, to meet his/her psychotherapist, who looks a lot like Bertie’s younger brother Ulysses.
The Cumberland Bar where Angus Lordie and his dog Cyril (gold tooth) hang out with Matthew and Brian.
Climbing up to Arthur’s Seat on the right.
This was as high as I climbed. The wind was terrible and at this point the walk had become hand scrambling. I knew when to quit. Even such a short distance from the top. Time to stop for this trekker.
Off in the distance to the east can be seen Berwick Law. Bass Island is out in the Firth of Fourth (love saying that - Firth of Fourth). Took me two days to walk to those 2 distant rises in the landscape. This will be my last view of the Firth of Fourth - see I love saying it 😊
Looking down on Holyrood Palace, and yes the Queen is still here.
Looking back up towards Arthur’s Seat the steady line of walkers going up and down, in strong wind, seemed like a scene from Mount Everest. Many languages being spoken.
Descending back towards ground level.
The Queen is still here for the week.
Holyrood and Calton Hill with monument to Nelson in distance.
Inside John Lewis store where covers for my duvets were found.
My hotel is on Rose Street.
Rose Street poets.
View of Edinburg Castle is obstructed by the bleachers for the Royal Tattoo.
12.52 Miles. 30,151 Steps.
Decided to give a try to climb Arthur’s Seat.
The story behind the name Arthur’s Seat comes from the legend of King Arthur, and this ‘might’ have been the location of Camelot - or it could have come from some other legend.
The ancient volcanic rock rises 823 feet from Holyrood Palace Park.
It has been featured in many novels such as Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’ and Ian Rankin books.
Over heard someone commenting in a shop about buying things in a foreign country with foreign money didn’t seem like really spending, but only playing with fake money.
National Portrait Gallery - where Bertie went with his mother, Irene, to meet his/her psychotherapist, who looks a lot like Bertie’s younger brother Ulysses.
The Cumberland Bar where Angus Lordie and his dog Cyril (gold tooth) hang out with Matthew and Brian.
Climbing up to Arthur’s Seat on the right.
This was as high as I climbed. The wind was terrible and at this point the walk had become hand scrambling. I knew when to quit. Even such a short distance from the top. Time to stop for this trekker.
Off in the distance to the east can be seen Berwick Law. Bass Island is out in the Firth of Fourth (love saying that - Firth of Fourth). Took me two days to walk to those 2 distant rises in the landscape. This will be my last view of the Firth of Fourth - see I love saying it 😊
Looking down on Holyrood Palace, and yes the Queen is still here.
Looking back up towards Arthur’s Seat the steady line of walkers going up and down, in strong wind, seemed like a scene from Mount Everest. Many languages being spoken.
Descending back towards ground level.
The Queen is still here for the week.
Holyrood and Calton Hill with monument to Nelson in distance.
Way down near the bottom of the path there were two children running all over the place, and back and forth to parents with lots of questions. Finally the mother told them to “just go ahead, follow the route, and don’t talk to us again.” 🫤
Inside John Lewis store where covers for my duvets were found.
My hotel is on Rose Street.
Rose Street poets.
View of Edinburg Castle is obstructed by the bleachers for the Royal Tattoo.
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