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A few shots of Edinburgh with the camera from Calton Hill yesterday afternoon.

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Edinburgh, Scotland showing the Balmoral Hotel Clock Tower.

Love my city

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Edinburgh, The colourful entrance canopy to Princes Mall, on Waverley Bridge, with the Balmoral Hotel and its clock tower in the background

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Edinburgh Castle and the Balmoral Hotel loom over the city at sunset

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Clocks (No. 15)

The Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh

The Albert Memorial Clock Tower, Belfast

The Bank Buildings, Belfast

Saint John's Church/Johanneskirken, Bergen

Carlsberg, Copenhagen

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Tower, New York City (four pics)

Flatiron Building,  New York City

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This is very much Edinburgh and not Glasgow, that is the Scott Monument on the right side of the photo, and the Balmoral Hotel with the clock tower.

Malcolm Dunbar. Glasgow, 1955

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Princess Street with Balmoral Hotel Clock Tower

Edinburgh, Scotland 

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Balmoral Hotel clock tower, Edinburgh

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World Windows 2020

Here’s my little contribution for the lovely @gumnut-logic​ world windows - Edinburgh, Scotland 

This is where I was lucky enough to grow up And even though i’m not based here any more, it’s only a 50 minute drive to my parents house in the south of the city. (All of these photos are actually my dads as he is a vastly superior photographer to me and has kindly given his permission for me to borrow them for this)

Edinburgh castle and city taken from the Braid Hills which is where my parents house is.  Although it’s zoomed in, this is essentially the view I have from my bedroom window when I visit. The river is the Forth and the hills on the background are actually in Fife which is another county.

The Forth bridges, again taken from the Braid Hills. The big pointy one is the newly completed Queensferry Crossing which takes road traffic north from Edinburgh to Fife and beyond. Behind it, you can see the towers of the old (and imaginatively named) Forth Road Bridge which the new crossing replaced. Nestled almost under the bigger bridges are the red humps of the Forth Rail Bridge which is 130 years old now and still going strong.

Arthur’s Seat and Salisbury Crags in winter, still looking north from the Braid Hills. A lot of the topography in Edinburgh comes from the last ice age where  the volcanic rock of the city formed an impenetrable barrier to the ice sheets. The softer rock was gouged away leaving the old plugs from long extinct volcanoes exposed. Arthur’s Seat and the Crags are great examples of that, as is Castle Rock.

Another view of Arthur’s Seat and Salisbury Crags, this time from closer to the city centre and with a sliver of the castle rock in the picture too. One thing I love about the city is that you’re never far from green space and a walk up the various hills is a popular activity on nice days  

The city centre. The dark rock on the left is Castle Rock again so this is right in the heart of the city. The giant rocket shaped thing on the right is the Scott Monument which was built in 1840 to commemorate the writer Sir Walter Scott, and the big building with the clock tower is the Balmoral Hotel. The columns in the background are a national monument to the Scottish casualties from the Napoleonic wars. Unfortunately when they were building it they ran out of money so it’s been unfinished since 1829. Next to it is Nelsons monument which was once used as a timekeeping device by sailors in the Forth river as there’s a ball on the top which slowly rises to the top and then drops at 1pm every day. I think it still works although don’t quote me on that! 

Anyway, there’s a wee tour around Scotland’s capital! Sorry it turned into a history lesson  - apparently school wasn’t completely lost on me!

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The arches of the Scott Monument make a good frame for Sir Walter Scott’s statue. Quite often he is photographed sideways on, with the clock tower of the Balmoral Hotel in the background. I thought I would try and capture him in a frontal view this time, with the crown spire of St. Giles Cathedral forming the backdrop instead. This was taken during the evening rush hour, so I had to bide my time until the buses cleared out of the way ! Graeme Gainey Lenscape Scotland https://www.lenscape-scotland.co.uk/Galleries/Edinburgh https://www.instagram.com/lenscape.scotland/.

Beautiful Edinburgh

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Bird watching.......

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Prominent buildings from left to right are: Edinburgh Castle, The Balmoral Hotel Clock Tower and The Scott Monument. Edinburgh, Scotland. Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and a popular tourist destination. It is also a major European financial (fund management) centre. via /r/architecture https://ift.tt/3bt6TW6

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Taking a brief break from California to show you magical Edinburgh, Scotland. This is the view of Princes Street from Calton Hill featuring the impressive Balmoral Hotel Clock Tower. Reminds me of a scene from Peter Pan.

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Even if we gather the best hotels in the world, some make more of an impact on our travelers than others. For a start, there is the perennial darling of Fifth Avenue where everyone who is someone goes for a taste of Beaux Arts splendour, and then there is the undisputed grand dame of Marrakech, with its serious Arabian Nights vibe.

If you’re due for a holiday, but you’re having trouble choosing a destination, this selection of our most booked properties for 2019 is the inspiration you need. Every once in a while, it’s good to trust your peers, and this is one of those times when we think it’s worth it. So without further ado, the places you want to be this year, as picked by our travelers, are:

The Balmoral, Edinburgh

Be it for the medieval riddle of its narrow streets and alleys or the drama of its fairytale castle, but Edinburgh has always caused a fuss among travelers, and the verdict is in on the best place to stay while you’re there. It’s the Balmoral hotel, of course, occupying Edinburgh’s most prestigious address at No. 1 Princes Street.

Its Victorian facade, with Neo-Renaissance turrets and a clock tower, is the stuff of travel dreams, and inside, interiors by Olga Polizzi are elegant and cosseting enough to have The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney and Elizabeth Taylor checking in when in town. While you’re here, the Michelin-star Number One restaurant is a must. Stop by for the house-smoked salmon and single malts from The Cellar, which boasts over 500 bottles of whisky if that’s your kind of thing.

La Mamounia, Marrakech

Arriving at La Mamounia in Marrakech, the two doormen in fezzes and pointy slippers set the stage for a hotel stay unlike any other. It’s like stepping into an Arabian Nights fantasy, and the marble foyer of ornate pillars, enormous chandeliers and vases overflowing with roses just adds to its regal vibe.

Then, of course, there is the hotel’s 20-acre garden of lemon trees, jacarandas and mimosa that scent the air, and it has been an enclave of peace since the 18th century. Regular visitor Winston Churchill loved it, spending many hours behind his easel to try and capture its beauty. To him, it was “the most lovely spot in the whole world”, and we feel inclined to agree.

The Plaza, New York

The Plaza New York, featured in some 20+ films, including the likes of The Great Gatsby and Home Alone, is a New York icon on a par with the city’s yellow cabs, Woody Allen and the Statue of Liberty, and the century-old landmark is not showing any signs of weakening its grip on the affection of locals and the upper crust of the world’s elite.

For a start, there is the Beaux Arts splendour of it- think a grand lobby with scores of marble, gilded mouldings and explosive flower displays wherever you look. Then, of course, the plush Palm Court, with its domed ceiling and harp player, is old-world luxury at its best, perfect for discreet people-watching to the most regal high tea experience this side of the world.

Crosby Street Hotel, New York

If Beaux-Arts architecture is not your thing, our travelers have narrowed down on the next best bolthole in New York. It’s the first US venture of hoteliers Tim and Kit Kemp, and the NYC Firmdale Hotel is as exciting and vibrant as you’d expect.

Think a playful and quirky decor of oak floors, upholstered walls and warehouse-style windows framed by designer drapes, but above all, art is a focal point here, from the antique telephones that hang on the walls to the whimsical sculptures that make for great conversation pieces. The location of the hotel, which hugs the divide between the Lower East Side and SoHo, is a work of art too. Chinatown and Little Italy are on your doorstep, while Brooklyn Bridge, Wall Street and the Greenwich Village are a short walk away.

For more travel inspiration, read on…

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~ Edinburgh ~ "The Balmoral Hotel with its clock tower, Edinburgh Castle to the left and a half of the Scott Monument to the right." Courtesy of Scotland's Scenery page.