I’ve been a regular visitor to Edinburgh for many years – initially with work and now because both of my daughters live there. In fact, since our first grandchild was born (we now have 3 grandchildren) we are in Edinburgh almost every week and our intention is to eventually move there.
I don’t have as much time as I used to for walks but always enjoy getting out and about in the city and in the nearby Pentland Hills.
Water of Leith
The Water of Leith is a short river that runs from its source in the Pentlands to the Firth of Forth at Leith.…
Arthur's Seat
Edinburgh is unusual in the it has its own hill called Arthur’s Seat close to the centre of the city. It’s…
Hillend to Colinton
Visiting family in Edinburgh last weekend, Saturday dawned misty and gloomy. My wife and daughters decided to have what…
The Seven Hills of Edinburgh
I said I’d do it and I did. Today, I got started on a training walk for TGOC-2014. This was in an unlikely location -…
Seven Pentland Hills
Our plans today were to head home from Edinburgh but my wife decided that she’s like to go with our daughter to…
City Wandering
When I get out and about, my first preference is to get to the hills. Unfortunately, family circumstances mean that I…