Two weeks ago we had the best weekend in Edinburgh, Scotland and I thought I would show you all a special place that we managed to visit. I have been to Edinburgh a couple of times before but never with the amazing weather that we have just had. I have to say, I have always loved Edinburgh but like anywhere else in the world I’m sure, with good weather, it really just POPPED with the glorious sunshine. The atmosphere was electric with a real buzz in the city and the architecture was out of this world.
Calton Hill is close to all the tourist attractions and is very easy to find from Princes Street in the city centre. You have to climb some steep steps to reach the top but it is totally worth it for the views all over Edinburgh. I was expecting the great view from the top but had no idea there would be so many amazing historical monuments situated here.
Taking the walk up to Calton HillThankfully you will arrive to find a map of the area and you can observe your first monument here, The Nelson Monument. This is a memorial tower in honour of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson who was regarded as one of the best Royal Navy officers in history. National Monument of Scotland – inspired by the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. This is a memorial to commemorate the fallen soldiers of times past. I thought this was pretty epic to see and I instantly had the feeling of being in Ancient Greece / Italy. There are a couple of really impressive stone arch entrances.Entrance to the City Observatory City Observatory – built in 1818, this was also inspired by the architecture in Athens. Amazing to see inside and imagine what it was like to observe the night sky with this impressive telescope, especially before all of our more modern technological advances / knowledge. Observatory House – once the home to different astronomers and can now be rented out as a two bedroom holiday stay. This was my favourite monument for its unique design and character. I also really appreciated the surrounding flowers! Dugald Stewart Monument – to commemorate the impressive philosopher and mathematician, Dugald Stewart. Views from Calton Hill overlooking Edinburgh
That’s it for now. Thanks for taking a look around Calton Hill with me and please let me know if you have ever visited here yourself. I have never seen so many impressive monuments all in one small location!
I hope you have all had a lovely weekend and not developing the Sunday night fear that I am currently pushing to the back of my mind 😅.
Happy Friday everyone and welcome to the weekend. I’m a day later than normal this week, it’s been a hectic work week but better late than never. This week I’m showing a few more of my doors taken from my trip to Edinburgh two weeks ago. Please let me know if you have a favourite this week.
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I really like the first door and this was located in one of the hidden streets just off the Royal Mile. However, the final door is my favourite this week. I love the wood that has been used, the colour / design and the fact that it’s tucked away into the walled building. A real classic!
Have a great weekend everyone, whatever you’re doing.
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of doors. My doors for this week were spotted last weekend when we were in Edinburgh, Scotland for a wedding.
They sure have some beautiful doors there in the centre of Edinburgh and the challenge for me was to try taking some photos without people photobombing as it is a tourist hotspot. As always, please let me know if you have a favourite this week.
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For me, I saved the best to last. I love the other doors, especially with the floral decorations, however, this blue one just hits the mark. These houses are below street level so you have to look down to spot these hidden gems.
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