Today the morning rain stopped the skies cleared and I took a chance get out and about but with a Purpose. I decided to go to George Sq and feed some squirrels by hand. Having stashed some healthy nuts in by backpack I set off and went through the canal basin, Bruntsfield Links, through the Meadows, had my coffee (of course). Took a few panoramas on the way and after a toastie and latte walked to George Sq which alas was not open. ☹️. However squirrel activity was high and managed to get them interested in some food, walnuts seemed popular. Not quite out my hand but only a few inches away so I’ll call it a qualified success. Not sure why the gardens were closed as they should have been open. 🧐. I have posted a few pics of a rather lovely day and can recommend this activity to all. Included Arthur’s Seat summit where the good weather had the hordes ascending 😂. One day I’ll master video and post a movie 😁

On a recent walk through the Edinburgh Meadows I was pleased to see some lovely skies and the new buds appearing on the trees and signs that things will be coming to life and blossom will be gracing the walkway bowers. But not yet. Been a bit chilly of late and the days are still short but growing longer every day. Took a few pics of my walk and my coffee which is one of my favourite things to do in the sight of the amazing Futures Institute building. Once upon a time the city’s Royal Infirmary hospital and now you can have a very nice lunch in the Canopy Restaurant. I’ve had several, not all at once 😁. Enjoy.

Beautiful sky this morning.

Back from an enjoyable Hogmanay up north [Aberlour) in Scotland fleeing the snowpocalypse (it was pretty grim in a car not best suited to snow) and back in Edinburgh. First walk today (Sat) canal basin into the Meadows under a lovely sky. Those skeletal tree arches will soon be festooned with blossom but not yet. They still have an austere beauty though and are in a great place to be on a day like today. Finished with a coffee and then back the way I came. Notice I did hide the library behind a tree for the Arthur’s Seat view 😁

Wet and grey!