P is for… Police Boxes in Edinburgh
There are still many traditional blue police boxes on the streets of Edinburgh. Although they serve no practical use these days, it is still nice to see their bright colour, […]
A Walk around Historic Corstorphine
Between the airport and the centre of town lies Corstorphine. I had never really given the place a second thought, but with time on my hands one morning I decided to […]
Bench without a View
This bench, and a few others close by, have turned their back on the incredible view of the Forth Rail Bridge. But there are a few that face the bridge […]
Can Can Edinburgh Style
Linked to Odd Ball and Blue Monday. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 29 March 2015
Early Evening Sun in Princes Street Gardens
What better place to enjoy the evening sun than in these peaceful gardens just a step away from the bustle of Princes Street. Linked to Bench Series and Outdoors. Copyright Debbie Smyth, […]
Smells on the Riverbank
Whenever I get to Edinburgh, no matter the weather, I try to make my first point of call the riverside walk along the Water of Leith. Of all the seasons here, […]
Weir on the River Almond
Linked to Tuesdays of Texture and Water World Wednesday. Posted by Debbie Smyth, 10 March 2015
Birthday Bridge
The impressive Forth Rail Bridge celebrated its 125th birthday just last week, on 4 March 2015. It used to take a team of 30-40 painters three years to apply the […]
Benches aren’t just for Bottoms
A moment of sartorial adjustment in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh. Linked to Benches. Posted by Debbie Smyth, 8 March 2015
A Royal Unicorn
This regal unicorn crouches atop a column on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, brandishing a shield and saltire. This is the Mercat Cross, the current version of which is of Victorian […]
Burning Bright
Tiger Beer commissioned a number of murals to commemorate 2010 Year of the Tiger. Five of these represented the elements of the Chinese Zodiac – water, earth, wood, fire and […]
Travel with Intent 