Little about Edinburgh's Architecture

I was intrigued by the Scots Baronial, gloomy grey stone wall and uneven rooflines with feature towers adorned by small turrets. The Royal Mile of Edinburgh probably the best place capturing Scottish rich architecture. It has many interesting buildings all within walking distance. With the excellent accessibility by the Closes, we spent a half-day strolling and exploring the Medieval Old Town in the Royal Mile and, another few hours in Princess Street, the renowned shopping street in planned Georgian New Town. Having booked an accommodation in the heart of the city saved us time in in-and-out. We were the residents of the gloomy Medieval, and we were tourists to admire the beauty- how exciting!... even though for the shortest time.

It was really exciting to be in Edinburgh, so much so I didn't have enough photos to impress you all. I was engrossed with what surrounded me, the architectures were glorious. I was freezing cold too, my body was not yet adjusted to Scottish's weather. And I was with the kids, One of them very curious and mummy, mummy non-stop, while the another girl needed water, needed jacket, needed toilet. 

Anyway, I should not rambling. I do have some of beautiful shots from The Royal Mile...

One of the stunning Medieval domestic architecture we captured...

An different angle to appreciate the architecture...

We met Adam Smith by chance...

I caught SC in action (Right below) and One vintage clothing shop caught my attention (Left below)...

And we can't miss St Giles' Cathedral...

When we roamed at Princess Street, Scott Monument was easily to be found...

Once you stand at the entrance of the Information Centre of Edinburgh in Princes Mall, Balmoral Hotel said "Hello!"

The very iconic Edinburgh Castle on the hill top. Picture took from Johnston Terrace.

We had the opportunity to visit the Castle before our night train return to London (after our long road journey from Inverness). However, we were late to be permitted entering the castle. The security guides stopped receiving visitors 10 minutes after 5, even though the official closing time was at 6pm. It was probably the biggest disappointment we had in Edinburgh.

The Hub (the former Tolbooth Church), a magnificent Gothic building situated at Castlehill, to end this post.

I think I didn't have enough of Edinburgh.

This post is linking-up with Essentially Jess #IBOT and BumbleBee Mum's Travel Tuesday