Founded by King David 1 ( 1124-1153 ) Holyrood Abbey was raised to the ground in 1570.

Today it comprises of little other than the nave walls.

Dalry Place Edinburgh

Not far from Haymarket Station Dalry Place is a residential area untypical for the city centre in that it does not consist of tenement buildings.

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Scottish Parliament

Near to Holyrood you'll find the Scottish Parliament buildings - very very modern.

Grassmarket

From 1477 the Grassmarket which lies at the foot of Edinburgh Castle was used not only as a marketplace but a place of executions .

Today the place is a tourist haunt being surrounded by pubs and restaurants

Edinburgh Castle inhabitants..

Here are some of the Castle's inhabitants - all rather wooden..

Edinburgh Castle

A few more shots from around the castle including the One O'Clock Gun - fired at one every day except Sunday and very noisy ...

The Argyle Battery consist of 18lb muzzle loading pieces and point towards the New Town.

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A fine view from Edinburgh Castle

As to be expected you can see for miles around from the castle ramparts - looking towards Midlothian or the Firth of Forth.

Edinburgh Castle

I took quite a few photos around and inside Edinburgh Castle - here the exterior.

Crowns and coffee ...

We've just had a few days away North of the Border in Edinburgh so over the next few days I'll be publishing a few photos.

Snapped the coffee with the chocolate shaped crown at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. 

Not much change from a ten pound note for this lot !!!!

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