We did a recce for a town walk yesterday. We started at the Portrait Gallery
and plunged down through the New Town (can you see the sea and the hills on the other side?)
and further down - this is Scotland Street, which might be of interest to anyone who reads Alexander McCall Smith's writing about this street -
and along cycle/walking paths
which used to be railway lines (it was a beautiful day, but cold)
till we got to the sea. Then we had coffee in a pretty little pub.
And after that we walked back a different way, saying hello to a watchful cat,
and ended up at the Botanics, where we had lunch.
The walk wasn't quite five miles but we were glad to sit down. We've not been walking so much over the festive period and were clearly out of condition. Must do more!
A lively, lovely walk - you earned your lunch
ReplyDeleteAnd you're clear of snow!
ReplyDeleteLovely to take advantage of a cold but beautiful day
So that’s Scotland street!!! I loved those books … Edinburgh is definitely in the retirement travel list if you’re up to meet me for a coffee :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice walk! I used to read those books but haven't since I've retired. I've been walking a lot lately too!
ReplyDeleteYes , me too. I enjoyed 3 of those books based in Scotland street. Very light funny reads.
ReplyDeleteI read McCall Smith although not that series. Is it good? I would love to be in a walking group such as yours. Having a coffee on a cold day can't be beat!
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