so almost two weeks ago, I went to Edinburgh for most of the weekend and hung out with an ex-girlfriend's friend who's an expatriot there. I had fun, but didn't like Edinburgh as much as Glasgow.


inside Waverly Train station...one sinister-looking dude caught on film. and I thought I can be scary looking...

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out to the hood of Gorgy to drop off my stuff

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back to downtown to take a bus tour

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around the construction site of the over-budget Scottish Parliament

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Parliament on the right

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GRIT!!! vacant school from mid-1800s.

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"skyline" looking away from city center...

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then it was a bus ride down to the waterfront, in search of grit (I was told there was some in that area)

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next day I went on a tour of the castle

more shots from the Royal Mile area; here's where the city's "at two-levels"

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current Scotish parliament building on the right...

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at the castle

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Scotish War Memorial

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back by Waverly Station to leave and take some parting shots

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from the train, some suburbs

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I just posted a comment that I wanted to see more citiesfrom the UK and I then come across this. I really like pictures 3,4, and 5 and many others. Again, great job and Edinburgh, you are looking good as just about all UK cities do.

Nice pics..

Edinburgh's a great city, but being Glasweigan, i'm glad you liked Glasgow better ... Ever since the 80's Glasgow Smile's Better regeneration capaign, Glasgow has done a massive improvements on the old 'Second City of the Empire' to remove the old industrial past

really nice... some of these pics reminds me of Quebec City

I was told once that this city is one of the most beautiful ones all over Europe.

thanks y'all.

the city reminded me of a cross between Charleston, South Carolina (old and preserved and on the water,) Asheville, North Carolina (hills, well preserved and bohemian population) and Washington D.C. (capitol, monuments.)

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great history and architecture!

Yeah Edinburgh is definately up there as being the nicest city in the world - nicer than London to some extents in my own opinion :)

I wouldn't call this "grit":

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Grit to me are the really rough, dirty areas of cities, such as Watts in LA or parts of the Bronx. In fact, the building above is really quite nice, and the soot on the building gives it a charming industrial aura.

I wouldn't call this "grit":

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Grit to me are the really rough, dirty areas of cities, such as Watts in LA or parts of the Bronx. In fact, the building above is really quite nice, and the soot on the building gives it a charming industrial aura.

"charming," "industrial aura..." hell, that's my favorite kind of grit.

nonetheless, it's a gorgeous building that's been empty for years, even in a prime spot...that's grit dude. not the same kind as the really rough, dirty areas of cities, but 'grit' nonetheless.

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wow....Looks so..."Haunted".....:D

I like the old architecture of the city. Very nice looking city to me.

This city is so wonderful!!!
It's architecture is very rich and beautiful.

bump, to go along with the Glasgow thread.

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I had fun, but didn't like Edinburgh as much as Glasgow.
LOL Not enough urban decay graffiti and glue sniffers in Edinburgh for you LSyd.

Nice photos, even the weather is better than the Glasgow thread and Edinburgh looks it's usual stunning self.

wow..beautiful, awesome... i'm in love with Edinburgh

it is a strange city, I like it.

Excellent photos ;)

Great!! I like the style of it!!!!!

This pic is cool!! So many diferent styles!!
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thanks Jose, Chibcha2k and aquarius.


LOL Not enough urban decay graffiti and glue sniffers in Edinburgh for you LSyd.

Nice photos, even the weather is better than the Glasgow thread and Edinburgh looks it's usual stunning self.

thanks, but no, not enough of those things. :( and while i don't take it personally (there's assholes everywhere,) it goes a long way in developing an opinion of a city when passers-by make anti-american comments at you, as in Edinburgh, compared to buying you a few drinks because you're american, like they did in Glasgow, where i didn't hear any anti-american comments.

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thanks, but no, not enough of those things. and while i don't take it personally (there's assholes everywhere,) it goes a long way in developing an opinion of a city when passers-by make anti-american comments at you, as in Edinburgh, compared to buying you a few drinks because you're american, like they did in Glasgow, where i didn't hear any anti-american comments

I am not sure where your logic is going on this one LSyd, I am sorry if the people in Edinburgh were abusive to you but I am not sure what this has to do with the photographs you took. I actually liked the Edinburgh photographs but disliked the Glasgow ones.

As for Edinburgh it has many American visitors, students and even residents and the locals are usually very friendly and receptive towards them, I can only assume that you showed them your Glasgow photographs and they feared the worst for their city.

I am not sure where your logic is going on this one LSyd, I am sorry if the people in Edinburgh were abusive to you but I am not sure what this has to do with the photographs you took. I actually liked the Edinburgh photographs but disliked the Glasgow ones.

As for Edinburgh it has many American visitors, students and even residents and the locals are usually very friendly and receptive towards them, I can only assume that you showed them your Glasgow photographs and they feared the worst for their city.

my logic is people in Glasgow were friendlier than those in Edinburgh, and more appreciative of my photography...

although on a related comparison between the two cities, me and my friend in Edinburgh talked about them and compared them to the two main cities back in South Carolina where we went to school; Charleston and the capitol, Columbia. Charleston's more like Edinburgh; truly coastal with lots of splendid historic architecture. people in the more rural part of the state (and this part is not near Charleston) call Columbia "concrete city" for some stupid reason i don't understand, and don't like it. although it's got some great architecture, 1/3 of Columbia was burned during the U.S. Civil War and is now undergoing a boom. i'd rather live in Columbia, it's cheaper and the people aren't as insular, although Charleston's a great city.

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Personally I also prefer Glasgow, not because Glasgow is in any way 'better' than Edinburgh as such, more that they are two very different cities and Glasgow appeals more to my tastes. Edinburgh is beautiful, one of the most beautiful cities in the UK and it has so much history. Glasgow can't really be described as a 'beautiful' city in the same way that Edinburgh can (although IMO it has some of the most beautiful architecture in the country). What appeals to me though about Glasgow is it's big city feel, it's really vibrant, has a great nightlife and great shopping. It comes across as less formal, people let their hair down so to speak. I also actually like the grit, it's part of what makes a city, it adds to the place's interest.

Personally I also prefer Glasgow, not because Glasgow is in any way 'better' than Edinburgh as such, more that they are two very different cities and Glasgow appeals more to my tastes. Edinburgh is beautiful, one of the most beautiful cities in the UK and it has so much history. Glasgow can't really be described as a 'beautiful' city in the same way that Edinburgh can (although IMO it has some of the most beautiful architecture in the country). What appeals to me though about Glasgow is it's big city feel, it's really vibrant, has a great nightlife and great shopping. It comes across as less formal, people let their hair down so to speak. I also actually like the grit, it's part of what makes a city, it adds to the place's interest.

my thoughts exactly...

shhh, don't tell people about your love of grit, some of them just don't understand and might cry. :laugh:

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:sly: :runaway: lol

shhh, don't tell people about your love of grit, some of them just don't understand and might cry.

Hardly, just planning a trip to the states right now to take some so called grit photos. :jk:

Hardly, just planning a trip to the states right now to take some so called grit photos. :jk:

heh, if you ever want to, i'll be more than happy to show you or give you directions to the gritty sides of some southern cities, even the well-hidden grit of Atlanta.

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Ahh, Edinburgh. Probably Glasgow's most beautiful suburb :)

Amazing capital!!!!

I really miss Edinburgh and those pics made me miss it more, best city in Scotland by far for me, don't like Glasgow except for the city center and the area near the university and the convention center.

Beautiful city...

Ahh, Edinburgh. Probably Glasgow's most beautiful suburb :)

lol :hilarious :cheers2:

thanks for the comments y'all.

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:eek: amazing old architecture! One of my favoutites in Europe. The darks colors of the ancient buildings (liks brown, dark red, black...) are absolutely charming. :okay:

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I love Edinburgh and am proud to live there..

what a lovely city....I would love to visit it sometime in the near future.

fantastic cute city. I must say that the parliament building is horrendus. And it costs how much? Can't even remember, the figure was so big. It makes me wanna puke everytime I see it.

thanks for the tour.. great grit!! lol awesome pix

glad y'all enjoyed. i can't wait to get back there...1 1/2 months.

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edinburg seems cool but maan does it looks dirty sooty and brown, it prolly is clean but the houses are so... well brown, i'd like to visit it some day

Very nice!! I´ve been there in 1997 and I was really impressed.

edinburg seems cool but maan does it looks dirty sooty and brown, it prolly is clean but the houses are so... well brown, i'd like to visit it some day

that's sandstone for you. you think that's dirty sooty and brown, you should see glasgow (my pics) (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=120977)
(which, IMO, is the cooler, better city; far less touristy and more laid back and friendly.)

thanks you two.

i can't wait to go back. a little under a month.

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I really have to visit this city before I die.....I want to experience how it feels to walk amongst such historic works of architectural art.....I am haunted by the imagery of this place! :cool: wayy too cool.

Edinburgh, never been... but after seeing these pics, I certainly wouldn't refuse an offer.. lol..

To me, it looks like the biggest village in the World (probably sounds bad but I don't mean it to) in that its so peaceful, calm and tranquil but yet dense and has that city look too.. It certainly shows its historic importance and pride.. Yeh, not a bad place at all and it goes to show that the UK isn't ugly!

Love it.Great city.Thanks :cheers:

I studied in London in the early '80s and thought London seemed old until I visited Edinburgh. I was amazed at how old some of their buildings are (circa 1400-1500s??) along the Royal Mile. I also walked down Leith Street to the riverfront--it was even grittier back then!

Did you make it to Arthur's Seat? That was one of the most incredible places I've ever been--look one way you see nothing but lush green grass and rocky hills, look the other way and you overlook the entire city of Edinburgh!

I studied in London in the early '80s and thought London seemed old until I visited Edinburgh. I was amazed at how old some of their buildings are (circa 1400-1500s??) along the Royal Mile. I also walked down Leith Street to the riverfront--it was even grittier back then!

Did you make it to Arthur's Seat? That was one of the most incredible places I've ever been--look one way you see nothing but lush green grass and rocky hills, look the other way and you overlook the entire city of Edinburgh!

no; the July 07 bombings kept me an extra night in London, making me knackered and missing my bus to Edinburgh, so i cancelled my trip. then i was too hungover or busy with other matters later on to go up Arthur's Seat.

next trip, when i hopefully have a better camera with more zoom...

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Great architecture, but there is something that makes the city look a bit empty and boring in some of those pics, but overall great!

i enjoyed these

cheers

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Edinburgh is beautiful! The architecture is great and there are some imposing buildings there.

The city has been very dynamic in the last decade from what I've heard.

thanks y'all.

mods, could you please move to Urban Showcase? thanks.

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Very nice photos of Edinburgh city :) really amazing

It is just such a splendid place!!!!
Thanks for posting.

One photo from flickr about Edinburgh:
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Great shot there! :cheers2:

It remainds me Paris, cloudy, gray and sad :(
I personnaly can't support living there.
Thnx for the pix, i always were curious about the north of UK.