There are some mornings when only water will do. This was one of those mornings. So there was no doubt in my mind, my morning walk was all about getting to Portobello.
With the sun rising, it felt like the mood changed every other minute. Which was fine as I wasn’t in any hurry. It was perfect as I came prepared with my large coffee flask.
What a nice way to start the day
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During the August, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, I was asked many times what the city was like when the festival is over. Before I could answer, the question was usually immediately followed with:
Edinburgh must be a ghost town when all this is done
I just shook my head and smiled.
So on a sunny October weekend, I decided to take a walk to Princes Street and took a few clips.
It was just another Saturday in the city.
Nothing to report there.
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I did a short walk yesterday around Leith Links and The Shore.
As the sun was setting, I whipped out my phone to take a few quick shots. I loved the play on the clouds at the Links.
The reflection at The Shore did not disappoint even though it started to rain. 🙌🏾
It was surreal.
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This morning’s walk started along Queens’s Drive in Holyrood Park towards St Margaret’s Loch.
I can never go by the loch without saying “Good morning” to the locals. The swans. They were seriously busy…… grooming.
I clearly interrupted one having a private session. Naughty me.
I was lucky on this morning’s walk, as the sky already had a beautiful palette of orange, yellows and purple.
A lovely backdrop to the Autumn leaves.
Timing is everything. As I approached Meadowfield park, it was evident that it was going to be a beautiful rise.
The show did not disappoint. I never tire of seeing the break of day.
I sat there for some time, just taking it all in.
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The Royal Mile is definitely one of the most busiest streets in Edinburgh. It is an area of historic attractions, entertainment, musicians and countless restaurants and bars. So to find a quiet sanctuary for a few minutes to decompress is a true gem. This is Dunbar’s Close Garden. Recently as I walked along the Royal Mile, I popped in a number of the closes that are along that street. Dunbar’s Close caught my attention with its splash of golden yellow leaves that could be seen from the main road.
I had to enter. What a delight. The garden has a collection of garden rooms in a 17th-century design. There are lovely seating areas and several garden squares and walled vines.
What a hidden gem tucked away right in the centre of the city.
I quietly strolled this tranquil space. Although the flowers had gone, the smell and the colourful display of autumn were centre stage. Such a delight.
I guess this could be classified as a secret garden as I don’t think it is well known. Perhaps not a secret anymore. LOL!
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Although I have visited Dunfermline several times, I had not walked their famous park, Pittencrieff Park. It was time to do just that.
Walking towards the park, it was a true delight to go through the centre where the City Chambers building dominates the skyline. It has a wonderful presence as it punctuates the High Street.
Like Edinburgh, Dunfermline has delightful green spaces right in the middle of the city centre. Pittencrief park is perhaps the most prominent one. Often referred to as “The Glen” by the locals.
The park and the estate were a gift to the people of Dunfermline from Andrew Carnegie in 1903. Pittencrief house stands majestically within the grounds.
The park is known for its peacock sanctuary and consequently one of the popular attractions is the fact that peacocks roam free in the park.
I was thrilled to see both white and colouful blue peacocks wandering the park.
We were privileged to also witness a mother with her babies, housed safely inside the sanctuary.
Roaming the Greenhouse and surrounding gardens was delightful.
I could not leave without walking along the glen.
There is something about hearing and walking beside water. Right? It is so soothing. It is like a gentle mind massage. At least these were the feelings that emerged while I enjoyed the walk in this tranquil woodland.
What a lovely park.
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