England & Scotland With Trafalgar: Day 7 (Part 1)

December 16, 2013

Like every great trip, my guided vacation with Trafalgar came to an end too quickly.  Time flies when you are having fun, but it flies by even faster when you are exploring an incredible destination such as Britain.  Our final day was spent visiting some of the iconic sights in Edinburgh, starting will a casual stroll down the Royal Mile.  The Royal Mile is a name given to the group of streets that form the main thoroughfare of the Old Town.

Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland

The crown jewel of the capitol of Scotland is Edinburgh Castle.  This iconic fortress commands attention, as it is perched atop Castle Rock; an extinct volcanic plug that towers over the middle of the city.  In order to really understand its history and importance, we were met by a local expert with an in-depth knowledge of the castle and its grounds.

Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh Castle is like no other in Britain.  It is over a thousand years old and is Scotland’s most-visited tourist attraction.  The castle was used by royals until the 17th Century when it was then transformed into military barracks.  In the 19th Century it became an essential part of the country’s national heritage and restoration programs are ongoing to this day.

Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland
My favorite thing about the Edinburgh Castle are the spectacular views seen from every single point, no matter if you are at the lowest or highest level.

Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland
Nevertheless, it is worth venturing up to the highest level, because the uninterrupted panoramas of the city from every direction are something you will truly never forget and it is free to do so!

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Andi Perullo de Ledesma

I am Andi Perullo de Ledesma, a Chinese Medicine Doctor and Travel Photojournalist in Charlotte, NC. I am also wife to Lucas and mother to Joaquín. Follow us as we explore life and the world one beautiful adventure at a time.

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20 thoughts on “England & Scotland With Trafalgar: Day 7 (Part 1)

  1. Elisa

    Holy awesome, these are completely amazing. I have been wanting to go to Edinburgh for ages, and now I have at least visited vicariously, thanks to your AMAZING photos!

    What lens are you using?

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  2. Krista

    How wonderful to have such a good guide to explain the history to you! I love learning the stories behind such places. It makes the tour so much more interesting. 🙂

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  3. Melanie Fontaine

    I just love Edinburgh! I think it’s one of the most beautiful cities in the world and I wouldn’t mind living there permanently! 🙂 One thing, though: Maybe I understood you wrong, but visiting the castle isn’t free – it’s actually quite expensive at 16 Pounds! But worth every single penny 🙂

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  4. Bridget @ A Traveling B

    Such beautiful photos! The castle architecture looks amazing. Edinburgh seems like such a fantastic city – I cannot wait to visit someday. In the meantime, thank you for taking me there through your great stories and photos!

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  5. Emily in Chile

    What a beautiful day you got! It’s not often that you see such perfect bright blue skies in Edinburgh (or any of the UK, really), but I agree that the views are great even on a more typical grey day.

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