Edinburgh Castle Part 8

Edinburgh Castle Part 7

Castle Again

Another view of Edinburgh Castle, this one from St Cuthbert's Church in Princes Street Gardens.

The Grass is Always Greener

St Cuthbert's Church

St Cuthbert's Church is sited in Princes Street Garden near Lothian Road. It is one of Edinburgh's oldest churches, though it has been heavily rebuilt over the centuries. Its site was originally on the banks of the Nor' Loch.

Princes Street Gardens & Mound

West Princes Street Gardens from the Mound.

Sunshine in the Gardens

Sunshine in Princes Street Gardens.

Syttende Mai

This is the beginning of the Norwegian Constitution Day parade in Edinburgh on 17 May (Syttende Mai in Norwegian).

View from the Castle

Took a walk up to the Castle Esplanade this afternoon and took some shots. This is Princes Street and Princes Street Gardens.

Wheel

The ferris wheel on Princes Street Gardens from an unusual angle.

Skating

The skating rink in Princes Street Gardens. I've never ice-skated, now that I think about it.

Princes Street Gardens

East Princes Street Gardens, taken from The Mound. Visible is the Scott Monument and Balmoral Hotel.