True to the title, and conquered in hours no more or no less, I visited the great Scotts for a rendezvous with history. Take my lens and checklist as reference points as I fast-track you through the gothic, compact and hilly capital of Edinburgh.
- Climbed Calton Hill
- Stood opposite Arthur King’s Seat – a 200 million year old extinct volcano
- Window-shopped on the Royal Mile
- Ran around in Princes Street & Victoria Street
- Visited The Elephant Café – the writing spot of J.K.Rowling
- Toured Edinburgh Castle/just stood outside because entry fee was too expensive
- Ate a British meal in a Scottish pub
- Saw St Giles’ Cathedral, and watched a Scottish wedding occur inside
- Ogled at the Scott Monument
- Gave all my pennies to street bag pipers
- Frolicked in Princes Street Gardens
- Visited the Real Mary King’s Close tourist attraction
- Learnt about the plague and the living conditions of residents in the 17th century
- Clinked a rose and chomped on pizza with Bella
- Ate a chocolate frozen yoghurt on the city side street
- Failed at finding Tom Riddles stone in Greyfriars Graveyard at 10pm
- Awoke with caffeine in Old Town
- Walked 2km in New Town
- Checked out of my hotel
- Said goodbye to the historic bricks, seas and rolling hills of Edinburgh from my train window
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