Edinburgh, Scotland
After Dublin, we flew back to Edinburgh and stayed in the city this time. The first place we went to see here was the Edinburgh Castle, which looms over the city atop a perch of volcanic rock. Once we climbed up to the castle and passed through the gate, we took a guided tour which introduced us to the castle’s main buildings. From there we were free to explore the rest of the castle on our own.
This is St. Margaret's Chapel in the Edinburgh Castle. It is the oldest building in Edinburgh, built in 1130. The chapel is still used for weddings and our guide said it can hold 25 guests but after venturing inside the tiny building, I would say that number seems a bit high! We also saw Scotland's crown jewels, some military museums, the National War Memorial and a prisoner of war exhibition before we left the castle.
The Royal Mile (actually a little longer than a mile) is a succession of streets through the Old Town of Edinburgh, stretching down from Edinburgh Castle to the royal residence at Holyrood Palace. It has lots of shops, tourists and a guy that looks like he just stepped off the set of Braveheart.
After a morning spent touring the Edinburgh Castle, we went in search for some food. We had lunch at the Piemaker, off the Royal Mile. It was awesome and cheap too! I made my best attempt to eat two of these. Whoever said food in the UK was subpar?! I enjoyed our meals all throughout our visit.
We walked through St. Giles Cathedral, considered to be Scotland’s most important church. John Knox, founder of Scottish Presbyterianism, preached here in 1559 and was also buried here, well, just outside the church, under a parking lot. Rude.
Here is Holyrood Palace, at the end of the Royal Mile. The Queen spends a week here each summer. A week isn't enough time! Granted we didn't have a week, but we made the most of our time. This city is easily one of my favorites. Paired with our trip into the Highlands, Scotland is on the list for one of my favorite trips yet.
This is St. Margaret's Chapel in the Edinburgh Castle. It is the oldest building in Edinburgh, built in 1130. The chapel is still used for weddings and our guide said it can hold 25 guests but after venturing inside the tiny building, I would say that number seems a bit high! We also saw Scotland's crown jewels, some military museums, the National War Memorial and a prisoner of war exhibition before we left the castle.
The Royal Mile (actually a little longer than a mile) is a succession of streets through the Old Town of Edinburgh, stretching down from Edinburgh Castle to the royal residence at Holyrood Palace. It has lots of shops, tourists and a guy that looks like he just stepped off the set of Braveheart. 
After a morning spent touring the Edinburgh Castle, we went in search for some food. We had lunch at the Piemaker, off the Royal Mile. It was awesome and cheap too! I made my best attempt to eat two of these. Whoever said food in the UK was subpar?! I enjoyed our meals all throughout our visit.
We walked through St. Giles Cathedral, considered to be Scotland’s most important church. John Knox, founder of Scottish Presbyterianism, preached here in 1559 and was also buried here, well, just outside the church, under a parking lot. Rude.
Here is Holyrood Palace, at the end of the Royal Mile. The Queen spends a week here each summer. A week isn't enough time! Granted we didn't have a week, but we made the most of our time. This city is easily one of my favorites. Paired with our trip into the Highlands, Scotland is on the list for one of my favorite trips yet. 
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