Edinburgh the gothic city

EDINBURGH the jewel of the north

Edinburgh has always been a place full of mystery, a place with legends and myths surrounding what is worth discovering.

The trek started from Thessaloniki with a direct flight to this city. As soon as we landed the temperature difference was noticeable. In this city the weather is known to change frequently during the day so it is good to always be prepared for any changes. You must have everything from an umbrella and a raincoat to a short-sleeved shirt and a sweater.

After wandering around the historic city center and the Victoria street, we walk to the famous Royal Mile for a first acquaintance with this city, we decided to have a bite of their local traditional food fish and chips, which is excellent but also quite a light meal. Afterwards we enjoyed a malt whiskey in one of its very nice pubs, I tried the orban a very aromatic whiskey with a great aftertaste. Edinburgh has many interesting museums as well. We visited the National Museum of Scotland which contains a lot of exhibits and is free of charge. It is a four-floor museum with animals, objects, plants, devices, etc.

Do not miss to visit Edinburgh Castle, a very well-preserved castle from the top of which you will see the whole city spread out in front of you. Inside the museum you will admire many of the weapons and crowns of that time.

Another option in Edinburgh is to take a hike up Calton hill where you will have a great view of the city but also hike up to Arthur's Seat which is just as impressive.

The Writers' museum is also a hot spot for those who deal with books and writing.

Scott's Monument is a feature of the city. The Scott Monument is a Victorian Gothic monument to the Scottish author Sir Walter Scott.

A walk to the Grassmarket is a must for good food, beers and a little rest during the day. If you want to get a taste of the coast of Edinburgh again, you can head to Leith and admire the port and the ship.

The next day found us in the Highlands of Scotland, one of its most beautiful sights as there you can see the nature at its best. Countless mountains, lakes, waterfalls, rivers, meadows, plains and valleys make up this unique setting that causes you awe but at the same time incredible calm and peace! On our way we saw many different kinds of animals, such as deer, oxen, sheep, limas. After several hours we arrived at Loch Ness Lake, one of the countless in the area, as Scotland has around 300 lakes, 35 of which are active. You can board a boat and see the lake up close. This ride takes about an hour. You also have the opportunity to visit various villages in the area such as Glencow and Augustas and get a taste of life there This beautiful route up to the highlands can be booked online in one of the many options that are given to you by paying the corresponding price around in the 80s. It is certainly an unforgettable experience. harbor with its ships.

Another equally lovely route is this one to Glasgow with lots of greenery around. In just an hour by bus you will reach the city with countless students since many choose it for studies. Big and wide streets but also many modern and old buildings make up this city. We luckily came across a big celebration of them called orange walk and we experienced up close the way they demonstrate and celebrate local anniversaries and got a taste of them . 

In Glasgow you can visit the Kelvingrove Art Gallery as well as the Riverside museum, Glasgow city hall, the Palace of the People, the botanical gardens and its cathedral. A walk in Pollok park is a very nice option.

Finally you can visit the Barras market which is located near the cathedral or visit a distillery to try a whiskey.

With the city of Edinburgh as a base which is a beautiful medieval city, you can go around the wider area very easily and get to know the Scottish culture up close and definitely worth it!