Edinburgh
First day at Edinburgh
This tour was my first one to the UK. English accent is different! When I applied for visa, I used to pronounce, Edinburgh as Edin-burgh. Later, before flying to that place, I came to know that it is pronounced as 'Edin-borough' or 'Edin-borrow'. When I landed there, people pronounce it as 'Edin-barrah'.
This picture is the royal museum of Scotland which is in the heart of the city. Inside are painting and history of Scotland.
One of the paintings inside the museum. It has very natural expression of the kids - depicting a season of no-food and time of distress.
Pillars on Cavern Hill
Ediburgh Castle - #1 attraction of Edinburgh. Built during 13-14th century, this castle has a long history - It was destroyed many times by the British and was reconstructed by them. Scotts and the British fought against each other. At one point, Queen of England, in a controversial decision, gave power of Britian to Prince of Scotland - James IV, who was son of Mary (Cousin of Queen of England). This Mary was prisoned by Queen of England for many years.
View of the city from National Museum of Scotland. Those building are part of the "Royal Mile" which runs down the Magestic Edinburgh Castle.
This tour was my first one to the UK. English accent is different! When I applied for visa, I used to pronounce, Edinburgh as Edin-burgh. Later, before flying to that place, I came to know that it is pronounced as 'Edin-borough' or 'Edin-borrow'. When I landed there, people pronounce it as 'Edin-barrah'.
This picture is the royal museum of Scotland which is in the heart of the city. Inside are painting and history of Scotland.
One of the paintings inside the museum. It has very natural expression of the kids - depicting a season of no-food and time of distress.
Pillars on Cavern Hill
Ediburgh Castle - #1 attraction of Edinburgh. Built during 13-14th century, this castle has a long history - It was destroyed many times by the British and was reconstructed by them. Scotts and the British fought against each other. At one point, Queen of England, in a controversial decision, gave power of Britian to Prince of Scotland - James IV, who was son of Mary (Cousin of Queen of England). This Mary was prisoned by Queen of England for many years.
View of the city from National Museum of Scotland. Those building are part of the "Royal Mile" which runs down the Magestic Edinburgh Castle.
Day 2 through day 5: Was busy with Conference. On day 3, had my presentation which went on well with good recognition. Day 4 and Day 5, I was busy with the conference. Mid-day of Day 5 was my flight from Edinburgh to London.
Edinburgh is a costly place to live. Taxi, hotels and food - all are costly. Currency is Scottish Pound which is different from England Pound - but value of both are same. While few things are shared by all countries of UK, few others are independent. Buses are mostly double-deck. For a day pass in the bus, it costs 2.3 Pounds with unlimited travel to any place. Roads are too small, still buses sneak in easily. Eyes of people there are different - They are bluish with a dark spot at the center. City center is very small in size which can be covered by walk within couple of hours.
Overall, it is a must see place if you haven't been there. If you want Scottish beer and wine, you surely want to check this place!
Edinburgh is a costly place to live. Taxi, hotels and food - all are costly. Currency is Scottish Pound which is different from England Pound - but value of both are same. While few things are shared by all countries of UK, few others are independent. Buses are mostly double-deck. For a day pass in the bus, it costs 2.3 Pounds with unlimited travel to any place. Roads are too small, still buses sneak in easily. Eyes of people there are different - They are bluish with a dark spot at the center. City center is very small in size which can be covered by walk within couple of hours.
Overall, it is a must see place if you haven't been there. If you want Scottish beer and wine, you surely want to check this place!
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