Edinburgh Christmas Season|Waiting for a century sunset on Calton Hill
Edinburgh is a city full of magic, it's the kind of romantic that no matter how many times you come, you still want more.
This is my third time in Edinburgh, and Calton Hill gave me the most explosive sunset of 2023!!
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I happened to catch the Christmas market in Edinburgh, the streets are full of Christmas atmosphere, the whole city looks more vibrant.
Edinburgh city is not big, basically you can have a lot of fun just by walking, take this 2-day citywalk route, while exploring the city don't forget to go to the Christmas market to experience the local lifestyle!
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Day1️⃣
Edinburgh Castle (How can you not see the light of Scotland, you can overlook the whole Edinburgh from the castle. The castle is very big, if you visit carefully, you can stay for half a day)➡️Rose Street Butter Beer (Potions Cauldron on Rose Street is a very famous butter beer store, Harry Potter fans must not miss it)➡️George Street Christmas Market (In addition to Prince's Park, there is also a Christmas market on George Street in Edinburgh city, with fewer people, this year's carousel is on George Street)➡️Calton Hill (A must-go in Edinburgh! The sunset never disappoints)
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Day2️⃣
Dean Village (A small village on the edge of Edinburgh city, with a very British retro taste, about 20 minutes walk from the train station)➡️Victoria Street (The colorful facades are very recognizable, the shop fronts are various styles, full of Christmas atmosphere)➡️W.Armstong & Son Vintage Shop (One of the most famous vintage shops in Edinburgh, I always find something every time I come, this time I got a saddle bag)➡️Prince Street Garden Christmas Market (You can see the skyline of Edinburgh from Prince's Park, with a magical attribute, with the addition of the Christmas market, it's even more fairy tale, dinner was solved at the Christmas market, I love hot dogs + hot red wine, it's the taste of Christmas)➡️Waverley Station (Waverley Station is really full of industrial flavor, Christmas lighting is also very ceremonial)
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The winter days in Edinburgh are short, which is very suitable for citywalk, not tired and you won't feel too cold if you move around. If you have time, I highly recommend you to squat a sunrise at Arthur's Seat.
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The best way to go to Edinburgh is of course by train. It only takes over 4 hours to take the LNER train from London to Edinburgh, it's very convenient to buy tickets from the self-service machine at King's Cross Station. I stayed in York for an extra 2 days, it only takes over an hour from York to Waverley Station in Edinburgh, scanning the QR code to enter the station saves a lot of time.
First class seats come with catering service, LNER has launched a special Christmas catering, the taste is not bad (also got a lot of chocolates and candies)~ I didn't expect there to be charging devices on the LNER train, no more anxiety about phone battery
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PS: It's recommended to stay near Waverley Station in Edinburgh, it's convenient to go anywhere, you can have a lot of fun just by walking, if you haven't decided where to go for Christmas, why not come to Edinburgh for a romantic sunset~~~ Edinburgh·UK
Lovely place with a great 360 view on the city of Edinburgh down below. From one side you can see the Edinburgh castle and the Balmoral hotel, then if you keep turning on the left you can admire Arthur Seat in all of its glory. And you can spot the sea behind it.If you keep turning you can see up to Leith, the shore and then the all Firth of Forth.On sunny days you can see the isle of Inchkeith.And you can even spot the other side of the Forth Bridges.I would definitely suggest to come during the day and a second time to watch the sun set behind the castle.If you come on the 30 of April (with a ticket) you can witness the Beltane Fire Festival. A pagan celebration of the death of winter and the coming of spring/summer
Walk east along Princes Street to the end and you will reach the lush Carlton Hill. Standing on the top of the hill, Edinburgh Castle stands out, guarding the quiet town, the scenery is very beautiful. Looking east, you can see the blue Atlantic Ocean and the white sails on Forth Bay. When the wind is beautiful, locals can always be seen coming to Carlton Hill in groups, picnicking and sunbathing on the lawn.
Walk east along Princes Street to the end, and you will come to the lush Carlton Mountain, standing west of the top of the mountain, Edinburgh Castle stands, guarding the quiet town, the scenery is very good, Jay Chou mv.
Although it was windy but the view from up there was amazing. Worth to visit
I highly recommend to visit it on a sunny day because the view from the top of it is breathtaking
We continued our sightseeing along Prince Street to Carlton Hill. In addition to the city's scenery, there are several buildings on the top of the mountain that can be called scenic spots but not charged. Among them is the National Memorial Hall, which is said to be built in memory of the soldiers killed in the Napoleonic War. This Greek Parthenon-like building was built in 1826, but it was not completed. Now only a row of huge pillars supporting the beams can be seen. The reason is that there is not enough money to raise, and now it is like "uncompleted project" staying at the top of Carlton Hill. Next to it is the Nelson Memorial Tower, which allows you to view Edinburgh downtown from the top, but requires a 5 pound ticket. On the top of the hill is the memorial Pavilion of the Scottish philosopher Dugard Stewart. Several stone pillars are beautifully shaped with domes, but they are surrounded by weeds. There is also a striking dome nearby, the Edinburgh Municipal Observatory, which is not open inside.
A group of people went to Calton Hill in Carlton Hill to watch the sunset. Only by walking along the streets and lanes can we notice that the streets in Edinburgh were originally paved with very old stones, and there were many unknown wildflowers blooming along the roadside. It took about half an hour to climb to the top of the mountain and find that the sunset was still some time away, but it was beautiful at that time. The whole city of Edinburgh has a panoramic view. The sea is shimmering with golden sunlight, and there are very strong blue skies and white clouds. The picky sons are always full of praise for their faces. Next to it is a building that resembles the ruins of the Parthenon in Greece. On the Internet, it is said that it was in memory of the soldiers who died in Napoleon's war, but later the budget was insufficient, only built a few pillars with beams, known as the rotten tail monument. In my opinion, it is also a landscape. Someone next to him took a UAV and hovered over it. He was curious about what he had in his camera and whether there would be our hands waving in the air in the later edition. Looking in the other direction of Carlton Hill is a mountain with beautiful alpine meadows, unknown, but pleasant. There was a couple sitting on the bench in silence, I secretly photographed the world behind the scenery.