Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and one of its 32 council areas. Historically part of the county of Midlothian, it is located in Lothian on the Firth of Forth's southern shore. en.wikipedia.org
Population: 453,430
Firth is a word in the Scots and English languages used to denote various coastal waters in Scotland and even a strait. In the Northern Isles, it more usually refers to a smaller inlet. en.wikipedia.org
The River Forth is a major river, 47 km long, whose drainage basin covers much of Stirlingshire in Scotland's Central Belt. The Gaelic name is Abhainn Dubh, meaning "black river", in the upper reach above Stirling. en.wikipedia.org
Population: 453,430
- Altitude: 47 m
Firth is a word in the Scots and English languages used to denote various coastal waters in Scotland and even a strait. In the Northern Isles, it more usually refers to a smaller inlet. en.wikipedia.org
The River Forth is a major river, 47 km long, whose drainage basin covers much of Stirlingshire in Scotland's Central Belt. The Gaelic name is Abhainn Dubh, meaning "black river", in the upper reach above Stirling. en.wikipedia.org
June 15, 2019 .. we are in Scotland ... I am there to attended the FIRST Conference and Brenda and the twins with their friend Alison are off touring the countryside ... enjoy the pictures of Edinburgh Castle and the tours taken ...
Edinburgh Castle
Castle viewed from Johnston Terrace
Argyle Tower
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Main Gate
Lang Stairs
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Foog's Gate
Soldier's Dog Cemetery
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The Honours: The Scottish Crown Jewels housed here
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Scot Soldier's Museum (1914 - 1918)
Highest point of the lava rock the castle was built on
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Inside the Great Hall
Another view in the Great Hall
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After the exploration of Edinburgh Castle we need a "wee bit" of nourishment ... off to Hard Rock, Edinburgh ... and more tours
Distillery & Waterfalls Tour
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St Andrews and the villages of Fife tour
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