Edinburgh

This is part of the old Granton-Waverly branch line which goes under East Trinity road and a section of housing. This is now part of the pathway network around Edinburgh which uses many dismantled railway lines.

When i first saw these pods from a distance, it actually looked like someone had been out sticking bits of popcorn onto the bushes! (#shouldhavegonetospecsavers)

With a fishing boat heading out from Newhaven harbour.

A little evening fishing on the Forth, near Platinum Point.

Daffodils in Victoria Park

Derelict lighthouse at the entrance to the Port of Leith. An operational port light can be seen on the left of the image.

The Royal Observatory - Edinburgh, Salisbury Crags and Arthur's Seat as seen from the Braid Hills

Looking west from the Braid Hills

Stopping off for a late afternoon coffee at the local cafe/restaurant I spotted the window sign reflecting in the ice-cream fridge. The back-to-front window writing being nicely reversed by the reflection to match the sign on the wall. And yes, that's me visible too!

Newhaven lighthouse at sunset

Sunset seen in Welch's window, Newhaven (Edinburgh)

Saw this distant view of Edinburgh while on a walk from Aberlady to Gullane. It was a misty day and the sun was starting to set, which led to the nice silouhette of Arthur's Seat and Edinburgh Castle. The reason there is such a sharp contrast between the water and the background is because the water's horizon is quite a bit closer than Edinburgh, and the parts of Edinburgh you see here are high up (i.e. you can't see the actual coastline) and seen through mist. (i.e. I didn't just photoshop two images together here which, I admit, it does look a bit like i did!).

Edinburgh Castle and Statue of Allan Ramsay Sunset

Taken during Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations

Part of Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations

A trip to the botanics

This is part of the "Sinclair Fountain" which used to be on Princes St and was funded by the author Catherine Sinclair. It is now located on part of the old Caledonian Railway - one of many old lines around Edinburgh which has become a walk/cycleway.