@CampKohler they probably junk most of it. The sponsorship changed from RBS to Virgin finances this year as RBS has no money now. So that is all new - they might keep that if they are planning to sponsor next year.
Why do they need a bridge in downtown Edinburgh, anyway? There's no river there, so what is it that it crosses over? It's all so odd.
BTW, the History button at royal-miledotcom takes you to some fine reading. J. Grant's articles are particularly interesting, especially all the grizzly bits about hacking off heads and burning beautiful women at the stake (or is it "burning as a steak?"). Those Scots weren't all just kilts and bagpipes; they could be just gruesome as anyone else.
@CampKohler 400 years ago there were lochs on both sides - Nor' Loch where Waverley station is and Borouigh Loch where the Meadows Park is. They were drained. Before New Town was built Edinburgh was a walledcity and built on hills so space was tight. By building bridges over chasms and buildings lining all the bridges and hills they could build dwn and up. It is very much a multi-storey city.
@CampKohler There were more 14 storey buildings made of wood before a big fire a few hundred years ago, apparently. Almost every building goes down and down and down. There are many underground areas that have been forgotten about. Google Maps is unhelpful because there is so much of Edinburgh under the Edinburgh visible from space! It's an engineering marvel, really. There is more underground Edinburgh that has been lost than there is above ground space.
@spiegel I think there's something up with the coding on Youtube as it isn't as bad as that raw. The first part in particular looks as if it is pulsating on here and it wasn't originally.
Great choice of music! I did see one or two street signs, but some are hard to read without getting up close. Perhaps you could name them as you walk them, although in this instance the Streetview camera hasn't gone down the Royal Mile due to the limitation on motor vehicles.
@CampKohler The first one is cCandlemakers Row. Then the top of Candlemaker's Row at the junction of George iv Bridge, just outside Greyfriars Kirk cemetary and the Greyfriars Bobby statue. Then The Royal Mile Lawnmarket and going down the High Street part of the Royal Mile.
@arvidmr i believe Edinburgh is one of the more expensive cities to live in - especially in the Old Town and the more prestigious bits of New Town.This is all Old Town - I rarely went over the bridge to New Town this year.
How colorful Edinburgh is - all grey and black and beige, and dark grey, with a light grey sky for contrast. ;-) I enjoy tracking your posts Elise. I could listen to you speak all day long. Ooooo, I just saw a Red Box. It hurt my eyes! Jack
It's a bit rude following people while playing a very loud classical guitar (or a harp on a trolly)! But ho hum - I'm going there! It looks marvellous! I have Greek friend in Edinburghurgh. Every video I see makes me want to go - more. This one helps :)
Where do they store all that Fringe crap while waiting for the next year's event? Or do they simply chuck it and make new stuff every year?
CampKohler 6 months ago
@CampKohler they probably junk most of it. The sponsorship changed from RBS to Virgin finances this year as RBS has no money now. So that is all new - they might keep that if they are planning to sponsor next year.
Eliseharris 6 months ago
Why do they need a bridge in downtown Edinburgh, anyway? There's no river there, so what is it that it crosses over? It's all so odd.
BTW, the History button at royal-miledotcom takes you to some fine reading. J. Grant's articles are particularly interesting, especially all the grizzly bits about hacking off heads and burning beautiful women at the stake (or is it "burning as a steak?"). Those Scots weren't all just kilts and bagpipes; they could be just gruesome as anyone else.
CampKohler 6 months ago
@CampKohler 400 years ago there were lochs on both sides - Nor' Loch where Waverley station is and Borouigh Loch where the Meadows Park is. They were drained. Before New Town was built Edinburgh was a walledcity and built on hills so space was tight. By building bridges over chasms and buildings lining all the bridges and hills they could build dwn and up. It is very much a multi-storey city.
Eliseharris 6 months ago
@CampKohler There were more 14 storey buildings made of wood before a big fire a few hundred years ago, apparently. Almost every building goes down and down and down. There are many underground areas that have been forgotten about. Google Maps is unhelpful because there is so much of Edinburgh under the Edinburgh visible from space! It's an engineering marvel, really. There is more underground Edinburgh that has been lost than there is above ground space.
Eliseharris 6 months ago
you,re still in edinburgh?!!...what about your pond for chrisake!...think of the tadpoles!
lapisredux 6 months ago
the camera work needs to be more jittery. I only vomited twice.
spiegel 6 months ago
@spiegel I think there's something up with the coding on Youtube as it isn't as bad as that raw. The first part in particular looks as if it is pulsating on here and it wasn't originally.
Eliseharris 6 months ago
Great choice of music! I did see one or two street signs, but some are hard to read without getting up close. Perhaps you could name them as you walk them, although in this instance the Streetview camera hasn't gone down the Royal Mile due to the limitation on motor vehicles.
CampKohler 6 months ago
@CampKohler The first one is cCandlemakers Row. Then the top of Candlemaker's Row at the junction of George iv Bridge, just outside Greyfriars Kirk cemetary and the Greyfriars Bobby statue. Then The Royal Mile Lawnmarket and going down the High Street part of the Royal Mile.
Eliseharris 6 months ago
Nice harp music and those buildings made of stone looks like castles, they might be a pretty expensive to own.
arvidmr 6 months ago
@arvidmr i believe Edinburgh is one of the more expensive cities to live in - especially in the Old Town and the more prestigious bits of New Town.This is all Old Town - I rarely went over the bridge to New Town this year.
Eliseharris 6 months ago
How colorful Edinburgh is - all grey and black and beige, and dark grey, with a light grey sky for contrast. ;-) I enjoy tracking your posts Elise. I could listen to you speak all day long. Ooooo, I just saw a Red Box. It hurt my eyes! Jack
bluegrassrootstv 6 months ago
Did you make a lot of new friends while there?
Larkvall 6 months ago
@Larkvall yes - some! All in all it was good.
Eliseharris 6 months ago
Wow, your harp playing has improved by leaps and bounds! :p
Edinburgh seems so cold and wet and grey. I bet it's a lovely city though. I'd love to check it out some time.
EdEditz 6 months ago
It's a bit rude following people while playing a very loud classical guitar (or a harp on a trolly)! But ho hum - I'm going there! It looks marvellous! I have Greek friend in Edinburghurgh. Every video I see makes me want to go - more. This one helps :)
McPrfctday 6 months ago