Wynding Ones Way
These pictures were taken while walking through Edinburgh before taking the tour of The Real Mary King's Close. If you like strange and spooky, this is one walk not to miss.
Edinburgh is a city that in its earliest history was built on a mountain with another city built over it. The result are these steep Wynds and Closes that connect one part of the city to another. The most spectacular is The Castle Wynd Steps that climb a steep incline to the top of Castle Hill and the entrance of the Castle Esplanade. With a total of 187 steps split in two half way up by a terrace, it is a steep shortcut for the healthy.
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Those are very good pictures, I've never been out of the US, so I thank you for taking pictures that make me feel as if I have been other places...
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Great pictures, it's 47 years since I went to Edinburgh but I remember it well and loved it.
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That looks like something I would really like to see - though I'm pretty sure I wouldn't want to climb all those steps! The history seems quite fascinating, too, with a city being built over a city.
ReplyDeleteCool photo!! I saw a "Most Haunted" show where they were at Mary Kings Close, it was cool! I'd go!! I like the spooky and strange! hee hee
ReplyDeleteWow, looks like quite a climb. Interesting story and place.
ReplyDeleteWow. Would one be panting and sweating after the walk?
ReplyDeleteThe passage is so narrow and the height of the buildings really accentuates the steepness of the steps. I think my knees are going to need some Icy Hot on them after looking at all the pictures today!
ReplyDeletehope to see more pics like these...it is a little like armchair tourism. thanks
ReplyDeleteTerrific photos! Thanks for the tidbits of information about Edinburgh. My humans hope to visit Edinburgh this summer or next.
ReplyDeleteAwesome picture...Looks like it could be in a movie
ReplyDeleteDont forget the blogging scavenger hunt over at Amys Random thoughts. Details and prizes were just announced and the more who participate, the more fun there will be..Hope to see you there!
Oh, this is fantastic. We visited Edinburgh a few years ago and I loved every minute of walking through that city.
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I would so love to visit Scotland one day ... sigh... Great choice for the theme, and have a terrific weekend!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures - I visited Scotland many years ago - a lovely place and loads of history. Happy weekend.
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ReplyDeleteWow! These are lovely. Made me remember Before Sunrise and Before Sunset.
ReplyDeleteMy legs hurt terribly ! and I am a few cm shorter by now ! But very nice pictures !
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful place to explore!
ReplyDeleteOh wow - what incredible photos. Very cool. I so hope someday to be able to visit places like this!
ReplyDeleteI would love to see this! Just lovely!
ReplyDeletethis is a little spooky, i agree, but beautiful too...
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Those make me want to go to Scotland. I love the depth of the stairs and the sliver of sky. Nice image.
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I have always wanted to go to Edinburgh. If I ever make it, I'll have to try out the tour. I love spooky and strange :)
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That's kind of a spooky little avenue.
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ReplyDeleteFantastic photos! Thanks also for sharing some very informative facts about the place.
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Happy Sunday!
Wow! Those are great photos for the theme! Thanks for visiting our blog.
ReplyDeleteOh you put me to shame for not exploring Edinburgh, i have only made it to the train station so far.
ReplyDeleteMy friend is going on a haunted night time ghost hunt thing, later on in the year.