tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53463352917934852872024-03-13T03:25:06.241+00:00Edinburgh Daily PhotoA picture a day from the beautiful capital of ScotlandDidohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07185595997068222365noreply@blogger.comBlogger281125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346335291793485287.post-5102609802408721502009-10-03T16:08:00.000+01:002009-10-03T16:08:25.665+01:00Old Town from Calton Hill<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SsdorkjgDwI/AAAAAAAABKE/NeLWcbOytfI/s1600-h/edinburgh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SsdorkjgDwI/AAAAAAAABKE/NeLWcbOytfI/s400/edinburgh.jpg" /></a><br />
</div>View of the Old Town of Edinburgh as seen from Calton Hill, looking west.Didohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07185595997068222365noreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346335291793485287.post-30135763527706284652009-09-17T09:34:00.000+01:002009-09-17T09:34:55.917+01:00Newhaven Lighthouse<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SrH0aEd2yPI/AAAAAAAABJ0/gc2OeOQ9xyQ/s1600-h/IMG_3360.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" mq="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SrH0aEd2yPI/AAAAAAAABJ0/gc2OeOQ9xyQ/s320/IMG_3360.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The lighthouse in Newhaven Harbour with storm clouds gathering behind it; I barely made it back inside before the heavens opened....</div>Didohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07185595997068222365noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346335291793485287.post-12006539258549602072009-09-16T11:11:00.000+01:002009-09-16T11:11:33.797+01:00Deep Fried Mars Bar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SrC4e4MU6II/AAAAAAAABJs/4N8Y3OD31NA/s1600-h/IMG_3334.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" mq="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SrC4e4MU6II/AAAAAAAABJs/4N8Y3OD31NA/s400/IMG_3334.jpg" /></a></div>Yep that's right, this post is about the well-known Scottish delicacy called the deep-fried Mars Bar. This horrendously unhealthy (but surprisingly tasty) item is said to have been invented in the famous Haven Chip Bar in Stonehaven in 1995, but can now be found throughout Scotland. The Mars bar is dipped in batter used for fried fish, sausages etc and fried in chip fat. To make sure the chocolate doesn't melt, it is usually chilled beforehand.<br />
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Connaisseurs will recognise the location of this poster as Cafe Piccante on Broughton Street.Didohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07185595997068222365noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346335291793485287.post-79841127777441094482009-09-07T13:41:00.001+01:002009-09-07T13:42:18.479+01:00East Claremont Street<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SqT_G3JQnYI/AAAAAAAABJk/yByOmb7f3EE/s1600-h/IMG_3305.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SqT_G3JQnYI/AAAAAAAABJk/yByOmb7f3EE/s400/IMG_3305.jpg" /></a></div>Neo-classical stateliness that is East Claremont Street, <a href="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=east+claremont+street,+edinburgh&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=19.33322,39.506836&ie=UTF8&ll=55.961285,-3.188868&spn=0.017824,0.038581&z=15">here</a> on a map.Didohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07185595997068222365noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346335291793485287.post-22683338131144017082009-09-05T18:29:00.003+01:002009-09-05T18:51:29.384+01:00Airbus A380 visits Edinburgh<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SqKf_BkKUGI/AAAAAAAABJc/6Nx5X3LxuO8/s1600-h/plane.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378036810134474850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 286px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SqKf_BkKUGI/AAAAAAAABJc/6Nx5X3LxuO8/s400/plane.jpg" border="0" /></a> At 1.30pm this afternoon, the world's largest commercial airliner, the Airbus A380, performed an 'approach and go' manoeuvre at Edinburgh airport. (Just as well - had it landed, it wouldn't have been able to leave again because the runway would have been too short!)<br /><br />Anyway, thousands of people watched this magnificent plane fly directly over the airport first before turning over the bridges, doing a big loop and finally a fly-through just above the runway. I took this photo at the plane's lowest point, as it (noisily!) pulled its nose up and rose again to disappear into the clouds. We must have had the best, exclusive view - from the roof of the airport!<br /><div></div>Didohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07185595997068222365noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346335291793485287.post-27648584578509123482009-09-01T10:02:00.002+01:002009-09-01T10:06:27.471+01:00The real castle!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SpzjZsLIsQI/AAAAAAAABIk/-mVFR8R9X08/s1600-h/IMG_3343.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SpzjZsLIsQI/AAAAAAAABIk/-mVFR8R9X08/s400/IMG_3343.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376422085667631362" border="0" /></a>And here's a picture of the 'real' castle, high on the rock in the background. In the front left is the Fruitmarket Gallery, next to Waverley Station (right). The blue bus is the Airport Bus 100, waiting at its stop on Waverley bridge. Above it you see the National Gallery on the Mound. The blue domed building at the top of the Mound is the Bank of Scotland HQ. This well-known view can of course be seen from North Bridge.Didohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07185595997068222365noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346335291793485287.post-88921662263232221092009-08-31T09:58:00.001+01:002009-09-01T10:01:31.756+01:00Castle?!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/Spzikin1NBI/AAAAAAAABIc/0crLjYF0plI/s1600-h/IMG_3299.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/Spzikin1NBI/AAAAAAAABIc/0crLjYF0plI/s400/IMG_3299.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376421172570567698" border="0" /></a>The way this block of tenement flats just peeps over the trees and overlooks the Water of Leith always reminds me of a castle on a hill!Didohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07185595997068222365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346335291793485287.post-74479120999766739822009-08-27T09:48:00.004+01:002009-08-27T11:45:03.986+01:00Five Pound Fringe<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SpZInXe354I/AAAAAAAABIM/8NbRKpZj0VM/s1600-h/IMG_3345.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374563046468872066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SpZInXe354I/AAAAAAAABIM/8NbRKpZj0VM/s400/IMG_3345.jpg" border="0" /></a> Over the last few years, ticket prices for Fringe shows have shot up quite a bit. Expect to pay at least £8 pounds for lesser known shows, and £15 for the big names! This is why some venues - like the Tron on Hunter Square - have decided to support initiatives like the <a href="http://www.fivepoundfringe.com/" target="_blank">Five Pound Fringe</a>, or even <a href="http://freefringe.org.uk/" target="_blank">Free Fringe</a>, each of which does exactly what it says on the tin!<br /><div></div>Didohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07185595997068222365noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346335291793485287.post-68875081933754447502009-08-26T09:55:00.002+01:002009-08-27T11:43:09.825+01:00C Venue - Chambers Street<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SpZKKuY_dzI/AAAAAAAABIU/OMDRgYV4kPQ/s1600-h/IMG_3356.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374564753425266482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SpZKKuY_dzI/AAAAAAAABIU/OMDRgYV4kPQ/s400/IMG_3356.jpg" border="0" /></a> Normally a quiet, stately University building, during the festival Adam House is transformed into C Venue!<br /><div></div>Didohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07185595997068222365noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346335291793485287.post-17948335222249972192009-08-25T14:47:00.000+01:002009-08-25T14:48:00.818+01:00Piper with Drummers<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SpOsY8a2zTI/AAAAAAAABIE/fXyxazzNNFA/s1600-h/piper.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373828324918742322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 252px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SpOsY8a2zTI/AAAAAAAABIE/fXyxazzNNFA/s400/piper.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is the piper who plays with the drummers (see yesterday's post).<br /><div></div>Didohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07185595997068222365noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346335291793485287.post-31120010217690110852009-08-24T10:03:00.001+01:002009-08-25T10:07:19.401+01:00Drummers on the Mound<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SpOo4PwYYbI/AAAAAAAABH8/n6yWh4R6Who/s1600-h/drums.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373824464638730674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 333px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SpOo4PwYYbI/AAAAAAAABH8/n6yWh4R6Who/s400/drums.jpg" border="0" /></a> A guest entry from Difa - during the Fringe, this well-known group of drummers & piper often perform on the Mound next to the National Gallery. Can anyone remind me of their name?Didohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07185595997068222365noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346335291793485287.post-80311526923095400832009-08-21T11:51:00.000+01:002009-08-21T11:57:48.217+01:00Fringe Framed!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/So58gmD1haI/AAAAAAAABH0/VAdMOq5BPDQ/s1600-h/foto.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372368304913876386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/So58gmD1haI/AAAAAAAABH0/VAdMOq5BPDQ/s400/foto.jpg" border="0" /></a>I'm totally blowing my cover here but I don't care, because... today my picture got printed in the Metro!! The Fringe Office and Metro run a competition called Fringe Framed, where each day they select a photo for publication. If you want to take part, all you have to do is e-mail your photo (jpeg) to <a href="mailto:fringe.framed@edfringe.com">fringe.framed@edfringe.com</a>. Good luck!Didohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07185595997068222365noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346335291793485287.post-63909375611883948252009-08-20T10:21:00.003+01:002009-08-20T10:46:52.384+01:00Not sure what to call this!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/So0V29wD8SI/AAAAAAAABHs/VnPteatDzZU/s1600-h/IMG_2775.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371973964556136738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 371px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/So0V29wD8SI/AAAAAAAABHs/VnPteatDzZU/s400/IMG_2775.jpg" border="0" /></a> As spotted at the Cavalcade in Holyrood Park - this Lord of the Rings-like figure is, I believe, part of a theatre company that specialises in stilt-based, costumed street theatre. These imposing figures (there were three of them) wandered around high above the crowds, scaring unsuspecting bystanders by suddenly pecking them in the neck.Didohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07185595997068222365noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346335291793485287.post-82785620241283235972009-08-19T08:02:00.003+01:002009-08-19T08:08:53.422+01:00Wedding at St James's<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SoukFKYDQKI/AAAAAAAABHk/5FVyIn53WJk/s1600-h/047.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SoukFKYDQKI/AAAAAAAABHk/5FVyIn53WJk/s400/047.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371567389160980642" border="0" /></a>At the weekend I photographed the wedding of this lovely couple, Kaivo and Margit from Tallinn, at St James's Church (see post on Sunday). See here the happy two, accompanied by the Rector, Tembu Rongong, in kilt!Didohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07185595997068222365noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346335291793485287.post-47876075452834190832009-08-17T15:52:00.004+01:002009-08-17T15:59:38.929+01:00Pants!!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SolwDU9rGgI/AAAAAAAABHc/8xqMs3JTYp4/s1600-h/IMG_2855.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370947233085331970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 286px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SolwDU9rGgI/AAAAAAAABHc/8xqMs3JTYp4/s400/IMG_2855.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is of another preview of a show we saw on the Royal Mile. I've forgotten the title; the costumes and makeup were pretty cool but despite the obvious enthusiasm of the actors, it was a bit, well, pants really!<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SolvoT7YhwI/AAAAAAAABHU/sIP4sdy3S4s/s1600-h/IMG_2855.jpg"></a><br /><br /><div></div></div>Didohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07185595997068222365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346335291793485287.post-1293421655917825302009-08-16T23:42:00.002+01:002009-08-16T23:46:52.280+01:00William Hole Murals in St James's<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SoiLejcvttI/AAAAAAAABHM/zsZXFK1VNcE/s1600-h/IMG_2949.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SoiLejcvttI/AAAAAAAABHM/zsZXFK1VNcE/s400/IMG_2949.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370695912667461330" border="0" /></a>Anyone who's ever visited the Scottish National Portrait Gallery will remember the beautiful murals and frieze painted by William Hole around 1900. Few, however, will know that Hole painted two equally fabulous murals in St James Church at Goldenacre, some years before his more famous commission. St James's , a red stone building on Inverleith Row, was Hole's own church, and he carried out the decorations as a favour to his own parish. Just as well he did, because this work later earned him the Portrait Gallery job!Didohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07185595997068222365noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346335291793485287.post-6852403196268591992009-08-15T09:58:00.000+01:002009-08-15T09:58:00.718+01:00Performance on the Royal Mile<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SoVAm-D2k2I/AAAAAAAABG8/D_F90aI7v-M/s1600-h/IMG_2845.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369769168947549026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 368px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SoVAm-D2k2I/AAAAAAAABG8/D_F90aI7v-M/s400/IMG_2845.jpg" border="0" /></a>All day, performers showcase their shows during allotted slots on stages on the Royal Mile. These guys are from "Bloodbath - the Musical" (21:30 at George Square), and this lady definitely stood out from the crowd with a fenominal voice - though you couldn't really hear the music from the stereo.<br /><div></div>Didohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07185595997068222365noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346335291793485287.post-16164100274796418612009-08-14T11:43:00.003+01:002009-08-14T12:19:28.412+01:00Street Performance on the Royal Mile<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SoVIMohAxII/AAAAAAAABHE/88dPMP8Ud_E/s1600-h/IMG_2818.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369777512580695170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 286px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SoVIMohAxII/AAAAAAAABHE/88dPMP8Ud_E/s400/IMG_2818.jpg" border="0" /></a>Edinburgh street performer Todd Various doing what he does best, spotted yesterday on Parliament Square - just off the Royal Mile. With guest performances of 'England' (left), 'Scotland' (right) and two very cheeky little boys.Didohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07185595997068222365noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346335291793485287.post-90403654807491746952009-08-13T09:16:00.003+01:002009-08-13T09:29:50.926+01:00Festival Time!!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SoPO46lTgsI/AAAAAAAABGs/XGZ04IEetzI/s1600-h/IMG_2617.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369362657949483714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 286px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SoPO46lTgsI/AAAAAAAABGs/XGZ04IEetzI/s400/IMG_2617.jpg" border="0" /></a>Hi Everyone!!<br /><div>Back by popular demand... after this inexcusably long absence I'll keep the blog going during the Fringe and International Festival at least. </div><div> </div><div>This picture was taken during the cavalcade on Saturday, the official start of the Fringe. The entire cast of the Tattoo, as well as a host of other performers and bands parade through the city - except this year due to tramworks on Princes Street the entire show was moved to Holyrood Park. And you know what? I actually preferred it - there was lots of space for everyone to go, no traffic restrictions for other good citizens, and the setting is just so beautiful! I met up with a couple of good friends and gave my brand new zoom lens a run for its money :-).</div>Didohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07185595997068222365noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346335291793485287.post-54320937204437423912009-05-08T14:52:00.003+01:002009-05-08T15:03:43.507+01:00Oddfellows<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SgQ5P952YoI/AAAAAAAABGg/cvsPMNdfC9M/s1600-h/IMG_0550.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333450805191533186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 256px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SgQ5P952YoI/AAAAAAAABGg/cvsPMNdfC9M/s400/IMG_0550.jpg" border="0" /></a>When you walk past this bar on Forrest Road you will probably not notice the interesting facade of the building, let alone know about the history of this place. Built in 1873, Oddfellows Hall was the gathering point for members of the Oddfellows Order. I understand that these were guilds with members from an odd assortment of trades (rather than all from the same trade), hence the term 'odd fellows'. Oddfellows Hall was a Lodge where they would congregate, with lecture rooms, meeting rooms and domitories.<br /><br />Many Edinburgh people will remember "Bar Oz", previously located in this building, which was accessed through a narrow passage and laid out over two floors. In 2006, £1.05 million was spent on redesiging and opening up the space, and many of the original features can now be seen again.<br /><div></div>Didohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07185595997068222365noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346335291793485287.post-77422312467565856122009-05-07T12:48:00.002+01:002009-05-07T12:53:34.708+01:00Stone - Crown Office<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SgLKxLsAhDI/AAAAAAAABGY/SgGclP96elw/s1600-h/IMG_0538.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333047855059862578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SgLKxLsAhDI/AAAAAAAABGY/SgGclP96elw/s400/IMG_0538.jpg" border="0" /></a> I think this blog is due another 'stone' picture, so here's a nice one! This decorative stonework can be found on columns on either side of the entrance to the Crown Office on Chambers Street, the body responsible for prosecution of crime in Scotland.Didohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07185595997068222365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346335291793485287.post-88638060696434803312009-05-06T12:46:00.000+01:002009-05-07T12:47:35.721+01:00Colourful shops<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SgLKL7XljgI/AAAAAAAABGQ/zSsDGoHrUro/s1600-h/IMG_0542.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333047215024082434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SgLKL7XljgI/AAAAAAAABGQ/zSsDGoHrUro/s400/IMG_0542.jpg" border="0" /></a> Some long-established, colourful shops on Greyfriar's Place, opposite the Museum of Scotland.<br /><div></div>Didohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07185595997068222365noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346335291793485287.post-72422815120092125142009-05-05T12:42:00.000+01:002009-05-07T12:45:54.967+01:00George IV Bridge<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SgLJXmsrIUI/AAAAAAAABGI/heCY3Gv_2Nw/s1600-h/IMG_0540.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333046316122186050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/SgLJXmsrIUI/AAAAAAAABGI/heCY3Gv_2Nw/s400/IMG_0540.jpg" border="0" /></a>After serving as starting and finishing point for the Great Edinburgh Run on Sunday, this is George IV Bridge returned to normal. It's really more a high-level street than a bridge, although it does bridge the Cowgate (just behind the bus).<br /><div></div>Didohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07185595997068222365noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346335291793485287.post-29312213271036036062009-05-04T13:02:00.004+01:002009-05-04T13:10:17.780+01:00May the 4th... Edinburgh Run part 2<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/Sf7ZdwC1lKI/AAAAAAAABGA/23P_JgS2hv0/s1600-h/Star+Wars+Runners+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331938113989481634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/Sf7ZdwC1lKI/AAAAAAAABGA/23P_JgS2hv0/s400/Star+Wars+Runners+2.jpg" border="0" /></a>What can I say....? Except that last year, the Great Edinburgh Run was held on May 4th, aka <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_Day" target="_blank">Star Wars Day</a>, and so this year I suspect that Princess Leia and this Stormtrooper wanted to recycle their outfits... May the 4th be with you today!Didohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07185595997068222365noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5346335291793485287.post-22868769297007568812009-05-03T18:00:00.000+01:002009-05-04T09:51:29.036+01:00Great Edinburgh Run part 1<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/Sf6reRVC2VI/AAAAAAAABF4/t6-9nRuCEME/s1600-h/Race3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331887545389341010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QIYULiqtg0E/Sf6reRVC2VI/AAAAAAAABF4/t6-9nRuCEME/s400/Race3.jpg" border="0" /></a> Today saw some 10,000 runners take part in the Great Edinburgh Run 2009! This 10k road run followed a route across the Royal Mile, past Holyrood Palace and along the Meadows to a finish on George IV Bridge. I was there merely in a supporting role and to take pictures of various friends who are much more sporty than me. This picture was taken about half way along the route, from South Bridge looking down on the Cowgate. As you can see the weather was gorgeous.<br /><br />Well done to all of you!!<br /><div></div>Didohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07185595997068222365noreply@blogger.com10