Two weekends ago in Edinburgh, the city was bright and sunny in late autumn colours.
In Princes Street gardens, above and below, carpeted with leaves, people were enjoying the sunshine ...
At the Scott memorial, a sea of Remembrance Day crosses and poppies marked the dead, from 1939-1945 in Europe through to Afghanistan and Iraq.
Older Daughter and I entertained ourselves with some girly shopping ... in Anthropologie I tried to persuade her that the fur hat and red glasses were just the thing for winter in Scotland, but she just rolled her eyes at me ...
... and took me instead to see her daily university haunts ...
What a grand and lovely place to spend one's university days ...
At night there was some indulgent (what else are mums for?) eating out, in a city where one is spoiled for choice ...
... while The Dome (below) in fashionable George Street, where we popped in for a drink, was looking extravagantly Christmassy already
Besides being chock-full of the friendliest people in the universe, Edinburgh has more restaurants per person than any other city in the UK. At The Outsider, Hotel du Vin, and Maison Bleue, we had some of the best food I've had in ages ...
The Christmas lights, the markets, funfair and ice-skating rink have since opened along Edinburgh's main streets, and I'm longing to go back. Now to plan another weekend ...
You must definitely come up for another weekend! Surely the German market is tempting enough?! Gorgeous pics xxx
ReplyDeleteOh, how I also loved my visit to Edinburgh, so many years ago. I think that it was around this same time of the year and I was amazed to see that roses were still in bloom.
ReplyDeleteI stayed in a hotel in the old town, and walked and walked and walked all over exploring that beautiful city.
Your photos have brought back many good memories.
xo
What this post did for me was generate massive green-eyed jealousy! Spending wonderful university years, in a fabulous city that is eminently CIVILIZED and so very beautiful --- could certainly pass for a description of bliss.
ReplyDeleteYour daughter is charming to look at, obviously possesses a certain sense of humor, all power to her!
And Mom, you're on the right track --- ENJOYING it with her.
It really does look what a wonderful place to attend university! Hope your daughter enjoys every minute of her time there.
ReplyDeleteFabulous whirl-wind tour karen!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks spendid.
The lights!
Just had an invitation to go to Edinburgh from an old friend.
ReplyDeleteHaven't bee there since 1968.....
your phtps make me want to go there NOW
Just glorious! I want to move to Late-Autumn-Wonderland.
ReplyDeleteoh my god i want that hat and glasses!
ReplyDeleteKaren, please send me your email address. Somehow, I cannot find it. Thanks so much, Marsha
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