In honor of Halloween (my favorite holiday), this month’s unusual place is Edinburgh, Scotland, or, more specifically, haunted Edinburgh. Edinburgh is supposed to be one of the most haunted cities in the entire world. When I was there a few years ago, I took part in some of the city’s many ghost tours. Now whether [...]
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The Saturday City: Edinburgh
October 3, 2009 – 2:16 pm
The first thing you notice about Edinburgh is its beauty. The cobble streets, tight quarters, the castle, the Gothic architecture of many of its buildings- it jumps out at you. While the city has a modern section, the charm of old Edinburgh permeates the whole city. There is history everywhere you look in this city. [...]
The Weekly Photo: Scottish Drummers
June 23, 2009 – 1:36 pm
It’s not exactly a photo but consider it a “moving picture.” This was a group of great Scottish street performers in Edinburgh.
Exploring Edinburgh
June 11, 2009 – 6:57 pm
I’ve always heard good things about Edinburgh and I have to say that it fully lives up to its reputation. I’m here to celebrate my birthday tomorrow and I couldn’t have picked a better place to do it. I really love cities with a medieval feel – cities with cobblestone streets, Gothic architecture, tiny windy [...]