Edinburgh ("Auld Reekie") Pictures #1

[McClef]

Having arrived in Edinburgh we checked into our hotel on Princes St.

Our room was at the rear looking towards George St but it still gave a couple of nice views.

The Dome on George St - note the seagull!



The spire of a George St Church - St Andrew's if I remember rightly which is next to the George Hotel where I stayed in October.



Looking over Princes St Gardens towards the Scott Monument and the Balmoral (formerly the North British) Hotel. It looks like the ground was being cleared ready for spring flowers.



The Scott Monument, a real Gothic delight.



The rear of the Royal Scottish Academy.



And at last a kiltie! Note the interesting hose and flashes.



These pictures can also be seen at www.fotothing.com/cleftref

[Pour1Malt]

guid oan ya!

ta fur those piccies!

[cloves]

is that what they call castleated hose?

[David Dalglish]

Great picture's nice shot of the kiltie, looks like he has ribbon tied in a bow for flashes

[McMurdo]

Great shots again, interesting hose indeed.

[turpin]

Yes, those are castelated hose, and the flashes are really traditional garters that wrap twice around and tie in a special knot. The bow itself and trailing ends are what the modern flashes are based on. You can get this type of garter at the Scottish Tartans Museum.

[andyfg]

Great pics. Thanks.

[thescot]

Great pix. Thanks. You're a gentleman and a scholar, as always.

And I must say, the fellow in the kilt looks pretty sharp. Rare thing seeing someone in castlated hose during the day. I do like the look.

[AL-58]

Great photos, as I've learnt to expect

Alan

[Panache]

Nice picture Mclef!

Thanks for sharing them.

Cheers

Panache