We ended up driving into Edinburgh as the local rail station could not get us the cheap tickets we wanted from the vending machine which was a shame.
Met Susan at the Waverly station and walked up to the Royal Mile and to the castle. The grandstands from the Tattoo were still up. Had some photos and decided that after Sterling castle yesterday we were ot up to another castle visit today.
Walked down the mile and visited various shops selling Scottish stuff and tartan Clan shops too. Had morning tea at Deacon Brodies house, took in the old buildings and cobbled streets and Closes off of the main thoroughfare. Detoured to visit the Greyfriars Bobby and the girls had a photo at his memorial. Visited the Cathedral (St Giles) and later lunched on a park bench outside a church (Canongate) where Adam Smith is burried.
Drove around the 'New Town', which is Georgian and so 200-300 years old! Went to Leith and for the highlight of the day took the audio tour of the Britannia the royal families now decommissioned yaught. Hannah and I reckon this is the second best sight we have seen after Buckingham Palace. Highlights for me were the Engine room and Banquet hall. We had afternoon tea on the deck and then said goodbye to Susan. A great day in a great and interesting city.
Warren
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