Greetings…
I didn’t go to The Other Partizan this year…
Because I went to Edinburgh…
It has been quite a while since I’ve been there…
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This time I went with my friend Chris and his mother Joyce… Chris had invited me to join them and be their guide.
They were both over in the U.K. to attend the annual Games Workshop 10 Years Veterans dinner dance and wanted to visit Auld Reeky,
Joyce had been there many years before and it was Chris’s first visit….
We traveled up by train on the Sunday and ended our journey in a rather splendid hotel… The Scotsman.
Next day we headed out on our adventures… Mostly in and around the Castle.
Yes… That is Scotland… Yes… That is a blue sky.
The weather was fantastic…
Since my last visit they have introduced a pre booking system… Which seemed to be designed to create queues…
More beautiful views…
Aly,
ReplyDeleteThey do say the sun shines on the righteous.....☺
Partizan was BUSY.......too busy and crowded for old farts like me.
As it was, it ended up as a flying visit.
Haven't been to Edinburgh in years......
Neil
It was a righteously good weekend…
DeleteIt’s good that Partizan was busy… but I am glad I was back in Auld Reeky….
All the best. Aly
Some nice shots Aly, ages since I have been to the castle though. Partizan was fun but you would probably have bought some more soldiers and books 😀
ReplyDeleteI can guarantee that I would have bought toy soldiers and books 🤣
DeleteThat blue sky must be a prelude to rain ?
DeleteWhat a nice interlude, indeed! So much history!
ReplyDeleteIt was indeed Ed…
DeleteAll the best. Aly
I loved Edinburgh when I went in 2019. That looks like a great holiday.
ReplyDeleteA very enjoyable break Kym..
DeleteI need to have more 😁
All the best. Aly
Lovely to see Edinburgh in the sunshine, spectacular place. Years since I was in the Deacon Brodie, good to know it's still going and still good.
ReplyDeleteThe weather was lovely Donnie…
DeleteThe Deacon Brodies is probably immortal 😁…
All the best. Aly
It's been many years since I was last there, some fine pictures (and weather!) too. A good trip.
ReplyDeleteYou should make a return old chap…
DeleteIt was a lovely trip…
All the best. Aly
When our daughter was studying in Edinburgh, we always took a trip up to the castle to enjoy the views, but never quite as bright and sunny as this. Luckily there was no booking system, so we pretty much paid and walked in, but only had time for a quick whizz round.
ReplyDeleteI have always popped up to the castle when I am in Edinburgh.
DeleteI must admit that the pre-booking was a bit off putting…
All the best. Aly
I've been to Edinburgh numerous times when attending Carronade or Claymore and always enjoy the city. Highlights have included sharing a bench opposite the castle with Adam Faith waiting for The Gun and meeting Phil Jupitus in the National Gallery.
ReplyDeleteEdinburgh is certainly a city of adventures….
DeleteAll the best. Aly
Wow, wow, wow. Where to start? That hotel is beautiful and I want all those pieces of armour for my games room. I’ve been to Stirling castle but never (for some reason) got to Edinburgh at all. Also I now know that climate change is a «thing » since you have definitely swopped weather with my bit of France. Blue sky! I’ve forgotten what it looks like. lol. I hope your visitors were mightily impressed!
ReplyDeleteMy visitors and myself thoroughly enjoyed ourselves…
DeleteYes we stole your weather…😁
Interestingly I have never been to Stirling Castle very often..
Which I should do as my Grandmother was apparently born there…
All the best. Aly
Aly,
ReplyDeleteGreat Blue Sky , I don't think I have ever seen it portrayed like that! Wonderful shots in and around the castle. My sister in law and her husband were there a few days before your visit. It will be interesting to see if the places enjoyed were similar. Trips with friends. Lots of fun.
Joe
The weather was indeed lovely Joe…
DeleteYes trips with lovely friends are very enjoyable…
All the best. Aly
Thanks for the well-illustrated tour. Must get up there one day. Producing such tempting blandishments you should work for the Scottish Tourist Board! ;-)
ReplyDeleteEdinburgh is well worth the visit David…
DeleteAll the best. Aly
You certainly seem to have had a lucky break with the weather Aly, Edinburgh looks fantastic in your pictures! Last time I was back, 2015, we tried to visit the castle but entry was jam packed with others trying to do the same, so we didn't bother in the end....I have been several times previously and my wife and kids could take it or leave it.....so we left it! I have sunk a few pints in Deacon Bridies and also the Ensign Ewart on the Royal Mile.....I think the Deacon was the inspiration behind Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde?
ReplyDeleteEdinburgh was lovely and the weather was indeed splendid…It made a pleasant change…
DeleteYes the Deacon Brodies and the Earth are excellent boozers…
And Mr Brodie was indeed the inspiration for Jekyll and Hyde…
The castle always seems to be busy… Which I suppose is a good thing…
All the best. Aly
Did your auto correct change Ensign Ewart to Earth???? 😃
Delete🤣 I didn’t notice that…
DeleteBut it would be a good name for a pub.
The pleasure was all mine - Chris
ReplyDeleteThank you my friend…
DeleteGive your mum my love…
All the best… Aly
Splendid trip , lovely photos, clear skies in Edinburgh in October and you were throwing sixes in your last game? I await raining frogs and the probable coming apocalypse!
ReplyDeleteBest iain
The world has indeed turned topsy turvy 🤣
DeleteAll the best. Aly
Cheers for sharing Aly.
ReplyDeleteWillz.
It was a pleasure Willz…
DeleteAll the best. Aly
ool pic s Aly!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ray…
DeleteAll the best. Aly