First Evening in Edinburgh

Getting lost in any city is always interesting. Making the wrong turn when we left our hotel was truly the beginning of an amazing evening.

Our Hotel
The Channings Hotel Edinburgh is made up of a series of renovated  townhouses. The top floor suites are named after the Antarctic explore, Sir Earnest Shackleton and his exploring team. 






After a power nap, we decided to explore Dean village, a charming residential area along the Leith river. It's a hidden surprise only a 15 minute walk from Princes Street and not far from our hotel (even with our misguided sense of direction)
This is where we took our first wrong turn. We were saved by a very friendly local who asked to see our wee map. He informed us we were holding it upside down and insisted on walking with us to get us on the right path - a staircase that led to the highroad along the creek. Beware the biker riders, joggers and dog walkers.

   

Under the Dean Street Bridge

Dinner at Ryan's
A short walk up a hill led us back to Queensferry Street and dinner. Nothing fancy, just a glass of wine and loaded veggie baked potato for me and a sandwich and local beer for my husband.

After dinner we noticed a small group had gathered across the street. Something was going on. Why was there a red carpet and those handsome pipers outside The Caledonian?

Apparently, there was a charity event. And Outlander fans - I was told I had just missed Scott Kyle. Everyone was waiting for James McAvoy (Professor X from X Men) and Eva Longoria. They didn't show up while we were there, but the pipers were very gracious and took photos with anyone who asked. www.getapiper.com

Me with piper James Nicholl

While I was waiting, I got this shot of the Edinburgh castle which we plan on exploring tomorrow. If we can find our way there.

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