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Day 3 in Edinburgh

9-9-17 Day 3 started with a super breakfast at Clarinda's Tea Room then a short walk down the Royal Mile to The Palace of Holyroodhouse. Next came a quick bus ride up the Royal Mile to Greyfriars Bobby, Grassmarket Square and a fabulous lunch at The Last Drop (located in the spot that was once one of the city's main gallows...Last Drop from the noose, not the Coffee spoon!!!). After lunch we made our way up to the top of the Royal mile to visit St Giles' Cathedral, shop and bar hop all the way back "home"!
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Queen Mary's Bath House
Queen Mary's Bath House		 Queen Mary's Bath House
Queen Mary's Bath House		 Queen Mary's Bath House
Queen Mary's Bath House		 Golfers Land building
Golfers Land building
The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse
The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse		 The Queen's Gallery-The British coat of arms depicts a unicorn (Scotland) and a lion (England) flanking a shield
The Queen's Gallery-The British coat of arms depicts a unicorn (Scotland) and a lion (England) flanking a shield		 Palace of Holyroodhouse-16th century north-west tower(left), the rest dates from the 17th century, except the Victorian fountain
Palace of Holyroodhouse-16th century north-west tower(left), the rest dates from the 17th century, except the Victorian fountain		 Palace of Holyroodhouse- AKA Holyrood Palace, is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland, Queen Elizabeth II
Palace of Holyroodhouse- AKA Holyrood Palace, is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland, Queen Elizabeth II
Holyrood Palace-Queen Elizabeth spends one week in residence at Holyrood Palace at the beginning of each summer
Holyrood Palace-Queen Elizabeth spends one week in residence at Holyrood Palace at the beginning of each summer		 The entry gateway framed by coupled Roman Doric columns, the carved Royal Arms of Scotland & octagonal cupola with clock-face
The entry gateway framed by coupled Roman Doric columns, the carved Royal Arms of Scotland & octagonal cupola with clock-face		 Forecourt fountain- a 19th-century replica of the 16th-century fountain at Linlithgow Palace
Forecourt fountain- a 19th-century replica of the 16th-century fountain at Linlithgow Palace		 Palace of Holyroodhouse- Guard house fun!
Palace of Holyroodhouse- Guard house fun!
Palace of Holyroodhouse- Guard house fun!
Palace of Holyroodhouse- Guard house fun!		 Palace of Holyroodhouse- Guard house fun!
Palace of Holyroodhouse- Guard house fun!		 Holyrood Abbey- a ruined abbey of the Canons Regular in Edinburgh, Scotland. The abbey was founded in 1128 by King David I
Holyrood Abbey- a ruined abbey of the Canons Regular in Edinburgh, Scotland. The abbey was founded in 1128 by King David I		 Holyrood Abbey- During the 15th century, the abbey guesthouse was developed into a royal residence,
Holyrood Abbey- During the 15th century, the abbey guesthouse was developed into a royal residence,
Holyrood Abbey- and after the Scottish Reformation the Palace of Holyroodhouse was expanded further
Holyrood Abbey- and after the Scottish Reformation the Palace of Holyroodhouse was expanded further		 Holyrood Abbey- was used as a parish church until the 17th century, and has been ruined since the 18th century
Holyrood Abbey- was used as a parish church until the 17th century, and has been ruined since the 18th century		 Holyrood Abbey info
Holyrood Abbey info 		Holyrood Abbey-Legend relates that in 1127, King David I was hunting in the forests of Edinburgh during the Feast of the Cross
Holyrood Abbey-Legend relates that in 1127, King David I was hunting in the forests of Edinburgh during the Feast of the Cross
Holyrood Abbey-he was thrown from his horse after it had been startled by a hart (stag)
Holyrood Abbey-he was thrown from his horse after it had been startled by a hart (stag)		 Holyrood Abbey-According to variations of the story, the king was saved from being gored by the charging animal
Holyrood Abbey-According to variations of the story, the king was saved from being gored by the charging animal		 Holyrood Abbey-when it was startled either by the miraculous appearance of a holy cross descending from the skies
Holyrood Abbey-when it was startled either by the miraculous appearance of a holy cross descending from the skies		 Holyrood Abbey-or by sunlight reflected from a crucifix which suddenly appeared between the hart's antlers
Holyrood Abbey-or by sunlight reflected from a crucifix which suddenly appeared between the hart's antlers
Holyrood Abbey-while the king attempted to grasp them in self-defence
Holyrood Abbey-while the king attempted to grasp them in self-defence		 Holyrood Abbey-As an act of thanksgiving for his escape, David I founded Holyrood Abbey on the site in 1128
Holyrood Abbey-As an act of thanksgiving for his escape, David I founded Holyrood Abbey on the site in 1128		 Palace of Holyroodhouse
Palace of Holyroodhouse		 Palace of Holyroodhouse
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Holyrood Abbey
Holyrood Abbey		 Holyrood Abbey
Holyrood Abbey		 Holyrood Abbey
Holyrood Abbey		 Holyrood Abbey
Holyrood Abbey
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Palace of Holyroodhouse		 Palace of Holyroodhouse
Palace of Holyroodhouse 		Holyroodhouse Gardens extend to some 10 acres, set within the much larger Holyrood Park.
Holyroodhouse Gardens extend to some 10 acres, set within the much larger Holyrood Park.		 Holyroodhouse Gardens
Holyroodhouse Gardens
Holyroodhouse Gardens
Holyroodhouse Gardens		 Holyroodhouse Gardens
Holyroodhouse Gardens		 Palace of Holyroodhouse
Palace of Holyroodhouse		 Palace of Holyroodhouse
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Holyrood Abbey
Holyrood Abbey		 Holyrood Abbey
Holyrood Abbey		 Holyrood Abbey
Holyrood Abbey		 Holyroodhouse Gardens
Holyroodhouse Gardens
Holyrood Palace-was excavated in 2006 as part of a special edition of Channel 4's archaeology series Big Royal Dig
Holyrood Palace-was excavated in 2006 as part of a special edition of Channel 4's archaeology series "Big Royal Dig"		 The archaeologists uncovered part of the cloister of Holyrood Abbey, running in line with the existing abbey ruins
The archaeologists uncovered part of the cloister of Holyrood Abbey, running in line with the existing abbey ruins		 and a square tower associated with the 15th-century building works of James IV was discovered
and a square tower associated with the 15th-century building works of James IV was discovered		 Holyrood Abbey- Visited by Felix Mendelssohn in July 1829, then served as inspiration for his Scottish Symphony
Holyrood Abbey- Visited by Felix Mendelssohn in July 1829, then served as inspiration for his Scottish Symphony
Holyroodhouse Park/ Arthur's Seat Peak as seen from behind the Palace
Holyroodhouse Park/ Arthur's Seat Peak as seen from behind the Palace		 Holyroodhouse Park/ Arthur's Seat Peak as seen from behind the Palace
Holyroodhouse Park/ Arthur's Seat Peak as seen from behind the Palace		 Holyroodhouse Park/ Arthur's Seat Peak as seen from behind the Palace
Holyroodhouse Park/ Arthur's Seat Peak as seen from behind the Palace		 Palace of Holyroodhouse
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Palace of Holyroodhouse		 Holyroodhouse Park/ Arthur's Seat Peak as seen from behind the Palace
Holyroodhouse Park/ Arthur's Seat Peak as seen from behind the Palace		 Palace of Holyroodhouse
Palace of Holyroodhouse		 Palace of Holyroodhouse
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Waiting for the bus
Waiting for the bus		 Waiting for the bus
Waiting for the bus		 Frankenstein Bar
Frankenstein Bar		 Greyfriars Bobby (May 4, 1855 – January 14, 1872) was a Skye Terrier
Greyfriars Bobby (May 4, 1855 – January 14, 1872) was a Skye Terrier
Greyfriars Bobby became known in 19th-century Edinburgh for spending 14 years guarding the grave of his owner until he died
Greyfriars Bobby became known in 19th-century Edinburgh for spending 14 years guarding the grave of his owner until he died		 Greyfriars Bobby was buried just inside the gate of Greyfriars Kirkyard, not far from John Gray's (his owner) grave
Greyfriars Bobby was buried just inside the gate of Greyfriars Kirkyard, not far from John Gray's (his owner) grave		 Greyfriars Bobby- tour guides started false rumours that it was a 'tradition' to rub the nose for luck
Greyfriars Bobby- tour guides started false rumours that it was a 'tradition' to rub the nose for luck 		Greyfriars Bobby's Bar- good rest stop!
Greyfriars Bobby's Bar- good rest stop!
A look up the street to the green dome of the Museum on the Mound
A look up the street to the green dome of the Museum on the Mound 		Bedlam Theatre- a 90-seat student theatre in former church, showcasing new writing, revivals, cabaret and workshops.
Bedlam Theatre- a 90-seat student theatre in former church, showcasing new writing, revivals, cabaret and workshops.		 Candlemaker Row heading down to Grassmarket Square
Candlemaker Row heading down to Grassmarket Square		 Cool unknown old building with The Hub's spire in the background
Cool unknown old building with The Hub's spire in the background
Grassmarket Square- Awesome market
Grassmarket Square- Awesome market		 Grassmarket Square
Grassmarket Square		 The Last Drop-located in the spot that was once one of the city's main gallows...Last Drop from the noose, not the Coffee spoon!
The Last Drop-located in the spot that was once one of the city's main gallows...Last Drop from the noose, not the Coffee spoon!		 View of Edinburgh Castle from King's Stables Road in Grassmarket Square
View of Edinburgh Castle from King's Stables Road in Grassmarket Square
View of Edinburgh Castle from King's Stables Road in Grassmarket Square
View of Edinburgh Castle from King's Stables Road in Grassmarket Square		 View of Edinburgh Castle from King's Stables Road in Grassmarket Square
View of Edinburgh Castle from King's Stables Road in Grassmarket Square		 Built as the Victoria Hall(1842) to house the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland was never consecrated as a Church
Built as the Victoria Hall(1842) to house the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland was never consecrated as a Church		 In 1929 the Church of Scotland ceased to use the building and it became a temporary home for a variety of congregations.
In 1929 the Church of Scotland ceased to use the building and it became a temporary home for a variety of congregations.
It was named the Highland Tolbooth St John’s Church(Tollbooth Kirk) in 1956, before falling into disuse in the 1980s.
It was named the Highland Tolbooth St John’s Church(Tollbooth Kirk) in 1956, before falling into disuse in the 1980s.		 In 1999, the building underwent a transformation to create offices & performance space for the Edinburgh International Festival
In 1999, the building underwent a transformation to create offices & performance space for the Edinburgh International Festival		 The Hub- now a unique and flexible venue, yet it also holds its place within the architectural fabric of Edinburgh
The Hub- now a unique and flexible venue, yet it also holds its place within the architectural fabric of Edinburgh		 The Hub’s spire is the highest point in central Edinburgh.
The Hub’s spire is the highest point in central Edinburgh.
View down the Royal Mile to St Giles Cathedral(1124) founded by King David I
View down the Royal Mile to St Giles Cathedral(1124) founded by King David I		 St Giles’ was built on the very eastern edge of Edinburgh and pre-dates most of the Old Town.
St Giles’ was built on the very eastern edge of Edinburgh and pre-dates most of the Old Town.		 David I later founded the Abbey of Holyrood & gave the abbot permission to build houses up the ridge towards St Giles’
David I later founded the Abbey of Holyrood & gave the abbot permission to build houses up the ridge towards St Giles’		 Establishing the Canongate burgh and forming what is now known as the Royal Mile
Establishing the Canongate burgh and forming what is now known as the Royal Mile
John Knox was a Scottish priest who converted to Protestantism in the 1540s and fled into hiding and exile.
John Knox was a Scottish priest who converted to Protestantism in the 1540s and fled into hiding and exile.		 In Geneva he befriended the French reformer John Calvin.
In Geneva he befriended the French reformer John Calvin.		 On his return to Scotland he marched an army of followers into St Giles’ and preached there for the first time
On his return to Scotland he marched an army of followers into St Giles’ and preached there for the first time		 The following week(1559) he was elected its minister and the building was stripped of its Catholic decoration
The following week(1559) he was elected its minister and the building was stripped of its Catholic decoration
The Scottish Parliament abolished papal authority in 1560 and decreed that Scotland was now a Protestant country.
The Scottish Parliament abolished papal authority in 1560 and decreed that Scotland was now a Protestant country.		 Despite Scotland still having a Catholic queen, Mary Queen of Scots. St Giles’ 400 years as a Catholic church came to an end
Despite Scotland still having a Catholic queen, Mary Queen of Scots. St Giles’ 400 years as a Catholic church came to an end		 1637 King Charles I attempted to draw the Presbyterian Scottish church into line with the Anglican English church
1637 King Charles I attempted to draw the Presbyterian Scottish church into line with the Anglican English church 		Scottish opposition came to the boil when Charles I attempted to impose a new prayer book in St Giles’
Scottish opposition came to the boil when Charles I attempted to impose a new prayer book in St Giles’
A local woman picked up her stool and threw it at the preacher, starting a riot. Church services were suspended for a week
A local woman picked up her stool and threw it at the preacher, starting a riot. Church services were suspended for a week		 1872 the Lord Provost of Edinburgh William Chambers revitalised and refurbished church
1872 the Lord Provost of Edinburgh William Chambers revitalised and refurbished church		 Heart of Midlothian Mosaic- built into the pavement to mark the Old Tolbooth, a prison and site of many public executions
Heart of Midlothian Mosaic- built into the pavement to mark the Old Tolbooth, a prison and site of many public executions 		Small alleyways leading off the main street usually named after a memorable occupant or a trade common to the area
Small alleyways leading off the main street usually named after a memorable occupant or a trade common to the area
View down the Royal Mile to Tron Kirk & Royal Mile Market
View down the Royal Mile to Tron Kirk & Royal Mile Market		 A Scottish economist, philosopher, author, moral philosopher, pioneer of political economy- known as ''The Father of Capitalism
A Scottish economist, philosopher, author, moral philosopher, pioneer of political economy- known as ''The Father of Capitalism"		 St Giles' Cathedral
St Giles' Cathedral		 The Mercat Cross on Edinburgh's Royal Mile. An 1885 replacement of the original cross removed in 1756.
The Mercat Cross on Edinburgh's Royal Mile. An 1885 replacement of the original cross removed in 1756.
Mercat Cross is the Scots name for the market cross found frequently in Scottish cities, towns and villages
Mercat Cross is the Scots name for the market cross found frequently in Scottish cities, towns and villages		 Mercat Cross where historically the right to hold a regular market or fair was granted by the monarch, a bishop or a baron
Mercat Cross where historically the right to hold a regular market or fair was granted by the monarch, a bishop or a baron		 Mercat Cross- The cross was the place around which market stalls would be arranged, and where merchants would gather
Mercat Cross- The cross was the place around which market stalls would be arranged, and where merchants would gather		 Mercat Cross-It was also the spot where state and civic proclamations would be publicly read by the bellman (town crier)
Mercat Cross-It was also the spot where state and civic proclamations would be publicly read by the "bellman" (town crier)
Mercat Cross-To this day, royal proclamations are still ceremonially read in public at the Mercat Cross in Edinburgh
Mercat Cross-To this day, royal proclamations are still ceremonially read in public at the Mercat Cross in Edinburgh		 Skyline of St Giles's gothic medieval building
Skyline of St Giles's gothic medieval building		 Bronze statue of Alexander the Great taming his horse, Bucephalus located in front of Edinburgh's City Chambers
Bronze statue of Alexander the Great taming his horse, Bucephalus located in front of Edinburgh's City Chambers
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