| The Hub
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| This building is called The Hub and is home to the Edinburgh Festival Ticket and Information Center. The spire makes this the tallest building in Edinburgh. This used to be the Church of Scotland's Tolbooth St John's Church, built 1842-1844.
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| Edinburgh
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| Royal Mile
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| This is looking east down the Royal Mile. This road connects Edinburgh Castle with the Palace of Holyrood.
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| Edinburgh
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| Edinburgh Castle
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| This is the outside of Edinburgh Castle. This is the most impressive site in the city.
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| Edinburgh
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| Entrance to Edinburgh Castle
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| This is the entrance to Edinburgh Castle.
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| Edinburgh
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| Edinburgh Through the Castle Walls
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| This is a view of Edinburgh, looking through the walls of Edinburgh Castle.
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| Edinburgh
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| View from Edinburgh Castle
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| This is Edinburgh as seen from Edinburgh Castle facing north.
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| Edinburgh
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| View of Edinburgh
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| This is another view of Edinburgh as seen from the castle.
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| Edinburgh
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| Cannon at Edinburgh Castle
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| This is a real, operational cannon at the castle. Traditionally, this was used to mark the time. It would fire at 1:00 everyday. This allowed ships in the area to correct their local clocks.
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| Edinburgh
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| Cannon in Action
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| As seen here, this cannon is still put to use every day at 1:00. Trust me on this; it is loud.
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| Edinburgh
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| Home of the Honours of Scotland
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| This building within Edinburgh Castle is the home to the Honours of Scotland, also known as the crown jewels of Scotland. They were hidden here in 1707 and were forgotten for over 100 years. In 1819, they were found by Walter Scott and put on display.
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| Edinburgh
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| Canongate Kirk
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| This is Canongate Kirk (church). It was built in 1688 at the order of King James VII. This is where the Queen attends chuch when she stays in Edinburgh.
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| Edinburgh
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| Adam Smith's Grave
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| This is the grave of Adam Smith, the father of modern economics. It is in the old and very interesting graveyard of Canongate Kirk.
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| Edinburgh
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| Canongate Cemetary
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| This the cemetary behind the Canongate Kirk.
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| Edinburgh
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| Edinburgh
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| This is a view of Edinburgh at sunset.
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| Edinburgh
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| Edinburgh
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| A view of Edinburgh at sunset.
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| Edinburgh
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| Edinburgh
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| A view of Edinburgh at sunset.
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| Edinburgh
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| Salisbury Crag
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| This is Salisbury Crag, a rocky outcropping in front of Aurthur's Seat. This is part of Holyrood Park, also known as Queen's Park. This is a 622 acre park that is surrounded by the city of Edinburgh.
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| Edinburgh
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| Salisbury Crag Hikers
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| This is another look at Salisbury Crag. You can see hikers on the way up. This is where I was headed.
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| Edinburgh
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| Edinburgh from Salisbury Crag
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| This is a shot of Edinburgh from the trail running up Salisbury Crag. In the distance, Edinburgh Castle is visible.
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| Edinburgh
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| Salisbury Crag
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| This is a close look at the rocky outcropping that forms Salisbury Crag. This site has some interesting information about the geology of Arthur's Seat.
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| Edinburgh
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| Arthur's Seat
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| Description :
| After hiking up the Salisbury Crags for a while, Arthur's Seat finally comes into view (the top of the picture). Still a long way to hike.
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| Edinburgh
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| The Top of Arthur's Seat
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| Finally made it. This is the top of Arthur's seat. 250 meters up (622 feet).
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| Edinburgh
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| Holyrood Palace from Arthur's Seat
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| This is Holyrood Palace as seen from Arthur's Seat. The slope with the hikers in the foreground is the Salisbury Crag. This hike started at the palace.
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| Edinburgh
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| View from Arthur's Seat
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| This is another view from Arthur's Seat. One of the three lochs in Holyrood Park is visible.
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| Edinburgh
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