As I was going through my photos from our trip last summer I found this one I had never edited.
It was a bit dark and when I lightened it up I remembered why I took the photo in the first place.
Why was there an elephant on Edinburgh Castle?
An elephant was brought here by the 78th Highlander Regiment on returning from Sri Lanka in 1838 as their regimental mascot.
The elephant was kept in Edinburgh Castle for several years.
It's said that it often accompanied its keeper to the canteen for a wee dram or a taste of beer!