It dominates the skyline...

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The weather didn't improve over night so Angie and I were faced with a somewhat soggy walk, up the Royal Mile, to Edinburgh Castle.

The view of the castle, with it seats out for the Tattoo, as seen from Greyfriars Kirk. 

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Walking across the parade ground. © Glaciations of the World

Outside Saint Margaret's Chapel. 12th Century. The oldest building in the castle built by King David I and dedicated to his mother who died in 1093. She was created a saint in 1251 © Glaciations of the World

Inside Saint Margaret's Chapel. © Glaciations of the World

Stained glass of Saint Margaret. © Glaciations of the World

Outside the War Memorial. © Glaciations of the World

Outside the War Memorial. © Glaciations of the World

Great Hall. Built for King James IV as a majestic setting for ceremonial  occasions.  Converted in 1650 into a soldier's barracks by Oliver Cromwell. Restored in 1887 and used today for State and Royal functions. Only the great roof is medieval. © Glaciations of the World

The view out over Edinburgh from outside the Chapel. © Glaciations of the World

The view from the guns, set in place by the Victorians. © Glaciations of the World

Yours truly on the parade ground, wearing what is now known as the "continuity t-shirt". 

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Once finished at the Castle, we went in search of lunch and on the recommendation of a friend, we went to the Elephant House. Famous now, as the cafe where J.K. Rowling wrote, or started, Harry Potter. Every space is covered with elephants of some kind, shape and size. I loved it.

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Bathroom graffiti. © Glaciations of the World

The arrow hear points at the flush. © Glaciations of the World