Scotland / Schottland

From Zurich to Edinburgh by Train in 12 Hours a pilgrimage of 2 1/2 weeks

with the TGW's the Eurostar's and the East Coast Express in UK a very pleasant and fast journey

real Scottish weather on our arrival in Edinburgh our first accommodation a former church was converted into a hostel

on a rainy walk first impressions around our accommodation, the weather is still wet

on a rainy walk first impressions around fortunately it has at least one flower at the windows, otherwise very dull

on a rainy walk in this fascinating building a friend of ours works as a priest

on a rainy walk here in Edinburgh some stones were probably processed -)

on a rainy walk I think it's time to take a break and have coffee :-)

a visit to Edinburgh Castle was also announced in rainy weather Edinburgh Castle a castle and barracks from the 11th century the Crown Jewels and the National War Museum of Scotland are housed here

Edinburgh Castle - Mill's Mount Battery there was pretty sharp shooting here :-)

The gatehouse / William Wallace The castle on the volcanic stone hill offered protection with steep rock walls and the Nor' Loch. The gatehouse opposite the sloping Royal Mile was the most vulnerable point. The gatehouse, with its imposing main entrance to the castle, was not built for defence but for aesthetic reasons. It replaced a simple 17th century gate. Two bronze statues of two Scottish freedom fighters, William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, flank the gate.

St. Giles' Cathedral, known as High Kirk of Edinburgh, is the capital of the Church of Scotland in Edinburgh. The church tower is a feature of the Edinburgh skyline. The present church dates from the late 14th century, but was extensively restored in the 19th century and is a listed building. It is considered the "Mother Church of Presbyterianism". The cathedral was dedicated to Saint Giles, patron saint of Edinburgh, cripples and lepers.

Alexander & Bucephalus Heroic statue of Alexander the Great and one of the most famous horses of ancient Bucephalus in front of the Edinburgh City Chambers on the Royal Mile.

The Royal Mile ,exactly one mile and 107 meters from the entrance of Edinburgh Castle to the gates of the Palace of Holyrood House, a tourist attraction that gives an insight into the history of the city and Scotland itself. Most of the architecture is Victorian - the houses date from the 15th and 16th centuries. Built in pink sandstone with corner towers and turrets, the Radiso Blu looks like an old building, originally built in 1990, on which a block of 18th century houses is considered the most beautiful example of modern medieval architecture.

The Royal Mile the historic heart of Edinburgh. Museums, restaurants and shops, castles, many hidden sights and enjoy the beautiful view over the city.

here you can get dressed for Scotland :-)

View to Calton Hill with the Martyrs Monument The political Martyrs Monument, on Calton Hill, Edinburgh, was built in memory of five late 18th and early 19th century political reformists.

The Old Tolbooth was considered an important building in the city of Edinburgh for over 400 years. The medieval building was first mentioned in the 14th century. Over time, he has various duties including housing the Burgh Council, meetings of the Parliament of Scotland or the Court of Session. It was also the city's main prison, where physical punishment and torture were routinely carried out in addition to detention. From 1785 public executions were carried out. In 1817, the buildings were demolished and renovated several times.