A Series of Events

Its been a while...but a very busy while for me. So many fun and exciting things have taken place since my last post, so I thought I would finally tune you all in on all my adventures.

Lets see where to begin...Only a few days after meeting my new flatmates we all decided to do one of the staples of Edinburgh - visit the Royal Mile or High Street. This is the street that connects both the Castle and Palace of Holyroodhouse (where the Queen stays on vacation). This street is the most popular street in Edinburgh, lined with shops, pubs and more history than most know about. It is also surrounded by a maze of medieval wynds and closes (I now know where JK Rowling got her inspirations for Harry Potter).

The majority of the buildings located on the Royal Mile are 17th- to 19th century tenement buildings. And despite the name the Royal "Mile" is actually a little longer than a mile. The "Royal" comes from being used by past kings and queens as a processional route between the castle, parliament and the palace.

Here's a few pictures from our stroll:

The Whitehart Inn - where i tried Haggis, Tatties and Neeps for the first time.


St. Giles Cathedral - known for its stained glass and organ. This is also where John Knox served as a minister.



The Copper Man - yes that's a real man, if you don't put money in his cup he'll hit you with his sword.


John Knox's House - one of the oldest surviving tenement, dates from around 1490.


One of the many closes found down the Royal Mile.


"the largest, longest and finest street for buildings and number of inhabitants, not only in Britain, but in the world"
- Daniel Degoe 1723