Arrived to dreary weather but we are cheery! Gorgeous train ride up the coast to Edinburgh. As got off train a cold rain began and high winds. But we were not to be deterred. Iur hotel is excellent and just may 40 yards from the Royal Mile...right in the middle. We walked up to Edinburgh Castle despite the weather and rewarded with beautiful views of the city and Firth of Forth. Visited Scottish crown jewels and Royal Dragoons Museum. In way back down stopped for a tasting of whiskey and some fish and chips for me and haggis for Claudia..Then the sun broke out and so we climbed up Catalon Hill for a look at national monuments and even more spectacular views at sunset! Well worth the walk. On way back we came across a very old cemetery too! Ended the evening in another bar with a drink which is perfect on a very cold damp evening.
