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January 2022 ScottishPearls Highlights

I thought it would be fun to capture what was shared for the first month of this year….in less than half a minute! Checkout the video below:

We covered a lot of ground.

https://videos.files.wordpress.com/GYgh9BAh/january-2022-by-the-scottish-pearl-1.mp4

What do you think?

Thank you for visiting and/or following my blog.

Do let me know what you think. Wishing you a great Feb 2022!

© The Scottish Pearl 2022

Walking Leith Walk, Edinburgh

Leith Walk is said to be the longest street in Edinburgh, connecting Leith with the city centre. I must admit this sometimes confuses me as the road from North Bridge to Newington and beyond is quite long too. Regardless, Leith Walk (The Walk) is a long street with a wonderful diverse offering of shops, cafés, bars, restaurants and more! It really is quite vibrant.

I’ve been meaning to post more about The Walk however it is currently under heavy construction with the tramlines. So, it is hard to take a good photo but I was asked recently to post a pic or two. I am happy to oblige. As a result, I went through my old pics and took a few new ones.

2016 Leith Walk before the Tramline construction

Above is Leith Walk at Pilrig before the tramline construction started. The official Leith border!

Above is a comparison of Picardy to Leith Walk at two different dates. Picardy is at the Top of Leith Walk.

Below is a gallery of various sections of The Walk.

Leith Walk has something for everyone. When the tramline construction is completed, it will be even more amazing.

© The Scottish Pearl 2022

The Murals in Colinton Tunnel in Edinburgh

The trip to Colinton tunnel in Edinburgh has been on my list for sometime. I have been to Colinton many times but never to the tunnel. There have been many write ups about it and so it was a must see for me!

Approaching Colinton Tunnel

The media coverage about the tunnel did not exaggerate. The photos are a result of my happy fingers as I strolled the tunnel. I perhaps went overboard with all the pics I took but come on! How could I not?

Photos I took while walking through the tunnel

It is an amazing mural. It is evident that a lot of work and creativity went into this piece of art. I have since learned that the artist that led the creative team was Chris Rutterford. I’m so glad I finally made the trip

© The Scottish Pearl 2022

St James Square, Edinburgh at Night

The controversial hotel at Edinburgh’s St James Centre! You either love it or hate it. Regardless, it is fast becoming an iconic building and landmark as part of Edinburgh city’s skyline.

As I walked a shortcut that took me across the square, I was struck by the building at night. I had not seen it all lit up at night before- or perhaps I had not noticed it.

It is quite striking and futuristic.

© The Scottish Pearl 2022