Edinburgh 2012

Before returning home, Rodger finished his work trip through Europe with a stop in Edinburgh.  This is truly a must see city with beautiful sites and an amazing Royal history.

Memorial to Sir Water Scott who wrote Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, The Lady of the Lake, and many other classics.

There are no Olympic events in Edinburgh but they are showing their Olympic spirit!  The Edinburgh Castle is in the background.

Street just outside the castle.

View of Castle from West Princes Street Gardens

Gate leading into the castle.  Statues of Robert the Bruce and William Wallace stand guard.

The oldest structure in the Edinburgh Castle.  St. Margaret's Chapel was built by King David I in the 12th Century.

Entrance gate to the Holyroodhouse Palace.  When the British Royals visit Edinburgh, they stay in this Palace.

View of the City from the Salisbury Crags in Holyrood Park.

Holyroodhouse Palace from Salisbury Crags

Original Abby of the Holyroodhouse which was built at the beginning of the 13th century.  This adjoins the Palace, which can be seen on the left.

View of the Salisbury Crags.

Believe it or not, there is a statue of Abraham Lincoln in Edinburgh!

A lovely shot of the Edinburgh Castle with a rainbow.