We woke up the next day and our breakfast are well-prepared. Kinda miss the Asian style of foods after staying in Western country. This is the Chinese fried meehoon with vegetables which is more healthy.
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| fried meehoon |
The next day, we plan for a short climbing in
Carlton Hill which is the second well known location in Edinburgh. Calton Hill, is a hill in central Edinburgh, Scotland, situated
beyond the east end of Princes Street and included in the city's UNESCO
World Heritage Site. Views of, and from, the hill are often used in
photographs and paintings of the city.
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| Photo credit: www.scotlinetours.co.uk |
Calton Hill is one of Edinburgh's main hills, set right in the city
centre. It is unmistakable with its Athenian acropolis poking above the
skyline. The acropolis is in fact an unfinished monument - originally called
the "National Monument". Initiated in 1816, a year after Napoleon's
defeat at Waterloo, it was meant to be a replica of the Parthenon in
Athens, as a memorial to those who had died in the Napoleonic Wars. Building began in 1822, but funds ran dry and celebrated Edinburgh
architect William Playfair only saw a facade of his building completed.
It was dubbed "Edinburgh's shame", but it's now a popular landmark and
it's a lot of fun crawling up and down its giant steps. Plans since to
complete the building never really get much support.
The top of Calton hill is a usually quiet place to come on any day,
with its grassy slopes and panoramic views of the city, including down
the length of Princes street (the main shopping thoroughfare) and Edinburgh Castle. There is a good view North of the ruddy-coloured cliffs of Salisbury Crags, Arthur's Seat, and the undulating slopes of Holyrood Park.
Calton Hill is easily accessed. It takes about five minutes to get to
the top of the hill from a staircase at Regent Road on the South side,
Royal Terrace on the North side, or you can drive up and park. There is a
path right round the edge of the hill and a jumble of historic
buildings and structures on top including, for star gazers, an
observatory. In fact, there are two observatories on Calton Hill: the Old Observatory House, designed by New Town architect James Craig in 1792; and the City Observatory, built in 1818, which has exhibitions and viewings of the night sky.
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| Carlton Hill |
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| Signature of the panoramic view of Edinburgh |
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| Edinburgh view from Carlton Hill |
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| Nelson Monument |
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| National Monument of Scotland |
Calton Hill
Add: Regent Road, Edinburgh EH7 5AA, United Kingdom
Opening Hours
Monday closed
Tue - Sun : 10:00am - 4:00pm
After the hill climbing, we decide to go for lunch in a further places of Edinburgh called Leith. Leith can be easily reached by bus if you, however we decided to take taxi.
Leith is an area like no other.
Boasting its own distinct character, Leith is a hub of lively eating
and drinking spots, creativity and cultural diversity. The district of Leith rests on the shores of the Firth of Forth, at the
mouth of the Water of Leith. Having served as the port of Edinburgh for
hundreds of years, the area’s original harbour dates back to the 14th
century and has been visited by many travelling kings and queens,
including Mary Queen of Scots and King George IV.
Today, Leith is a vivacious area jam-packed with delicious delis, chic
drinking spots, and top restaurants boasting some of Scotland’s finest
chefs. The district asserts a jovial attitude and hosts an eclectic mix
of people and cultures, making each a visit a unique experience.
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| Leith |
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| The Shore Restaurant |
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| Seafood Paella |
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| seafood lunch |
* The restaurants here seem nothing impressed and the dishes are normal to average. It's not favorable for us even though the seafood is fresh. If can, advise to dining in the Princes Street area rather than going to Leith.
The Shore
Add: 3 Shore, Edinburgh EH6 6QW, United Kingdom
Opening Hours
Mon - Sun : 12:00pm - 1:00am
Sat : 12:00pm - 12:30am
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| Harvey Nichols infront |
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| F&B areas |
Along the way, we might need a toilet.
It usually went to the fast food restaurants (KFC/McDonald) or shopping mall but now an idea for you. Get to
the Marks and Spencer grocery underground in the Princes Street where you can bought
some cheap and healthy fruits after the toilet. Fruits intake is good and important when we are traveling. In addition, those local fruits is cost only £2 - £4.
In the meantime, sharing few pictures to all of you to show how Edinburgh look like.
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| this is how Edinburgh look like |
Walk around the town and you will spot the difference of Edinburgh compare to the other cities.
Following by then, we would like to try the must-eat in Edinburgh for our hi-tea. Oink, who specialise in delicious hog roasts from their very own Scottish Borders farms. Go shortcut and might pass through this area which come to a round about and walk to Upper Bow. Then, walk down the stairs infront and turn right.
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| Do you saw the little pig sign in pink? |
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| Oink menu |
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| I'm not sure whether is that their signature symbol? |
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| serious, the best hog roast I have ever eaten |
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| must-eat (Oink) |
Oink
Add: 34 Victoria Street, Old Town, Edinburgh EH1 2JW, United Kingdom
Opening Hours
10:30am - 6:00pm daily
Night View in Edinburgh.
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| Princes Street Garden (Night View) |
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| once been known as city of ghost - 鬼城 |
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| St Andrew Square |
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| St Andrew Square |
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| small Genting Casino |
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| St James Shopping Mall |
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| Near Edinburgh Waverley station |
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