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The Royal Yacht Britannia now is moored as a
floating museum down at Ocean Terminal in Leith. Unfortunately, an early
mist did not help the photographer. |
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A coffee was downed in the hope that the mist
would clear. Er, no. |
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There is an enormous Shopping Mall within
the terminal buildings which has clearly cost a great deal of money. My
friend who lives locally told me that this is one of the few places in
Edinburgh where parking is easy and free.
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Not enough time to do justice to the Royal
Yacht, so I'm taken on a guided tour of some of Edinburgh's photographic
gems. This small lake (Dunsapie Loch) less than a mile from the Royal Mile. |
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The swans were clearly either very friendly
or just hungry. |
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Just around the corner; a Hitchcock moment! |
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Duddingston Loch seen from the heights of
Holyrood Park.
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The Palace itself, seen from the top of
Nelson Monument on Calton Hill.
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Back towards town now, Waterloo Place leading
into... |
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..Princes Street, surely one of the worlds
most famous streets. |
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I couldn't resist taking this long shot
(400 Takumar on EOS 10D) of Princes Street.
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These old (and slippy) stone steps lead
down from the main street.
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Summer is not yet over ruled by Winter. |
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And finally, the enormously impressive Castle
sits atop the volcanic 'plug' that gives it it's defensive position. |
