Everyday Adventure: Edinburgh

Despite some traditionally blustery, rainy weather, we had an excellent adventure to Edinburgh Scotland this weekend.  It is just a three hour train ride from Harrogate, so it was a great weekend trip.  Edinburgh is filled with stunning architecture and amazing history.  Similar to Venice, I often forget that Scotland was its own country for many years - filled with its own history and experience.  The most striking feature of the Edinburgh landscape is its beautiful castle that overlooks the entire city.  It is an extremely well-preserved castle and we had a chance to visit all of its nooks and crannies.

During our visit, we also went on a ghost tour in the underground passages of the city as well as visited the Scottish National Museum.  Each was a fascinating look into Scotland's history.  In addition, we went to the Elephant Cafe where JK Rowling started writing Harry Potter (one of our most favorite books!).

If you've read the Harry Potter series, a lot of the things you picture are much like Edinburgh.  Lots of people compare the Grass Market area to Diagon Alley!   Check out a few of our favorite photos from the weekend:

The beautiful Edinburgh Castle:

Amazing flowers inside the castle...still growing in November!

Check out the amazing guard in front of their War Memorial (also inside the castle!)

A view of the city from the castle: 

P looking a bit soggy

I had the most delicious lobster for dinner!  Yum!  Who knew that the cold waters off Scotland were good for lobsters!?!?! Makes sense when you think about Maine lobster:

The Elephant Cafe from Harry Potter (also note my new scarf...tartan is a serious thing there!)