The story of Greyfriars Bobby is full of love, devotion, and extreme loyalty, which were all shown by one little dog that inspired an entire city — and led to his continued celebration more than 100 years later. And I was excited to learn about him during my recent trip to Edinburgh. Bobby was a […]
Scotland travel
Photo Friday: Edinburgh’s Spectacular Old Cathedrals
Although every European city has its shares of very old and majestic, stately, and even quirky cathedrals, two in Edinburgh especially warmed my heart and made me smile. St. Giles is one of the most well-known of the city’s religious structures, as this iconic building stands proudly on the Royal Mile – right in the […]
Exploring Old Town Edinburgh’s Spooky Underground at Mary King’s Close
“Have you been under the city yet? You’ve heard it’s haunted, right? Make sure you check out ol’ Mary’s place before you leave!” These words were told to me by a smiling shop lady on my first day in Edinburgh, Scotland – but variations were repeated by others several times over the week. Finally, on […]
Top 5 Highlights of Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland is a very old, very quaint city that is perfect for walking around and exploring all of its mysterious nooks and crannies. Although I didn’t have a lot of time for sightseeing on my recent trip there, I made the most of EVERY spare moment. Here are my top 5 highlights (plus one […]