We checked into our AMAZING hostel right next to the castle in old town. There were fireplaces in the common rooms/lounge areas, hot coffee and tea readily available, and a breathaking view of the castle to the south and the school that inspired Hogwarts to the West (which we could see from the dorm room). Then it was off to enjoy some haggis (sheep intestines with spices) and yorkshire pudding (mashed potatoes and sausage in a pie like bowl), both of which I am sure could give you a heartattack if not consumed in moderation.
The next day was a full one, with a hike up a hill called Arthur's seat in the morning (a muddy, slippery, and windy one since we followed the sign directions rather than what the hostel lady had suggested) after which we joined a walking tour of the city, which was super informative and included some laughs. We learned about the nailing of ears to doors for stealing, the presence of a bagpipe playing angel statue in the church (rather small in reality), the story of a dog who spent the majority of his adult life by his master's grave, poltergeists, witch hunts, and of course the stone of destiny over which many scottish kings (and english ones for a while when it was down at westminster) were crowned over. We enjoyed some of the local sites such as the Elephant Café where Rowling brainstormed for the early Harry Potter.
Our last day we spent at local museums and doing some last minute shopping before we were off to the next city!
the castle and the highlands we trudged through (fabulous view of the sea)
skies over the city and our walking guide next to greyfriar bobby's monument (the dog who stayed by his master's grave for over ten years)
windy top of Arthur's seat
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