The interesting thing about blogging (and one I never expected it) is how aware it makes you of where you are from. Most days we all live our lives hardly noticing the city/town/place we live in – and only really notice how interesting it is when we have to show someone else round or we’ve been away for a while.
So for today’s Friday I’m in love, I thought I would celebrate the city I now call home… and take you on a tour of Edinburgh courtesy of the brilliant M. Sasek.
The steps leading to the train station are known for being very windy on a blustery day!
This the view from the Mound… I live somewhere in the distance!
Scottish grey rain clouds gather over the Castle… even on a sunny day!
One of my fav streets for shopping as it has The Red Door Gallery and Totty Rocks on it. The lovely Godiva is nearby too.
I adore the Penguin Parade at Edinburgh Zoo… every day the penguins come out for a walk (if they fancy it) and waddle about, quite the thing, getting their pictures taken. Some of them are so cheeky!
This is the gardens that I live minutes from… me and the OH like to pretend its our garden. It’s got the fattest pigeons I’ve ever seen.
This is harbour that I see every morning on my walk/drive to work… except those men aren’t standing there!
Hope you enjoyed your Edinburgh trip… for once it didn’t rain!
Have a lovely weekend wherever you are x
P.S. I’ve also added a new links section called ‘Why Scotland rocks’. I’ll be adding to it as I go so feel free to drop me a line if there’s someone you think I’ve missed or would suggest adding.
🙂 I live about 2 minutes from that harbour! (if it’s the one i’m thinking of, right across the street from porto&fi!) That’s such a lovely wee drawing of it! Awesome book.
I love these books!
Iv only visited Edinburgh once and i loved it, such a beautiful city and the shops are great. This is a lovely book thanks for sharing.
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Edinburgh is lovely.
Happy Friday.
Great, really enjoyed your tour of Edinburgh with the help of M. Sasek. Looks a fab place to visit, will get there one day!
Came to Edinburgh for OH 40th birthday and stayed in georgE street. I heart Edinburgh too.
I love Edinburgh. Went there once to welcome New Year. Spent 3 days and wish to go there again soon. The city is beautiful and people are very charming. A city i always recommend.
These illustrations are fantastic. I particularly like the amazing colours and tones of the flowers in the garden pic 🙂
Wow, I’ve never seen M Sasek’s stuff before – thanks for sharing (now I have to buy one!)
What a brilliant book – I love it! I love Edinburgh too. I’m so glad to call it home!
I love Sasek !
What a great book! Love the illustrations and the tour. Have a great week!
I am so excited about this book. I am going to get it for my Goddaughter and my other friends little girl so they can see where I live. Thank you!!
I love Edinburgh- I went there for my honeymoon this year. So glad you posted this book up I’m getting it for my husband! Yay x x
Loved finding your blog thru Pinterest. Made me more determined to reconnect with a friend I have lost touch with who lives in Edinburgh. I live in St. Louis, Missouri in the middle of the US. I will be checking back to see what you’re up to!