We have been in Edinburgh for a few days now and been out an
about when the weather allowed.
Before this we had been at a site at Fintry (Balgair Castle)
for three nights and had appalling
weather and no internet access, the worst combination. It was also the week
leading up to Easter so full of children as well, we didn't like it especially
as the roads to and from Fintry are like driving over a ploughed field, they
were dreadful. It really was a last choice though as we had difficulty finding
a site with space for us on it. Perhaps that should have told us something.
En Route from Fintry to Edinburgh we stopped off in the rain
to visit The Falkirk Wheel which is the only one of it's kind in the World. It
allows boats to be lifted from one canal 35mtrs up to another Canal in one go
and in about just four minutes. We experienced this as we took a boat trip on
the lift and were surprised how quick it
lifted the boat while lowering another in the balancing trough, fascinating.
The Falkirk Wheel in the rain
Now at Edinburgh, we feel civilised again. A lovely site in
easy reach of the city and of the Royal Yacht Britannia at Leith which we
visited today. We had intended visiting on Tuesday but could not face the
horizontal rain that was coming down. It didn't stop until 3 o clock by which
time it was too late to do anything. Wednesday we had a visit from an old work
colleague of mine (Hi Irene, good to see you and catch up) and all of a sudden
it was our last day in Edinburgh so we blitzed the city starting with the Royal
Yacht which was a real pleasure to visit even having a coffee and scone on the
top deck of her. From there we went into the city and got off the bus at Princes
Street (or as near as we could as it is currently closed for the installation
of tram lines). We headed off to Holyrood Palace to see if the Scottish Parliament
building looks any better in the flesh. Take my word for it, it doesn't.
Look out, the Captain's on the bridge
Sues bar on Britannia, note he contents of Champagne, Gin and Dubonnet, not only The Queens favourites
After a visit to the Castle we caught the bus back to the
site and just got our awning packed away dry before a few drops of rain fell so
we were more than happy with that.
Edinburgh Castle
Off to Whitley Bay tomorrow for a night or two depending on
how we like it.
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