Kirkby Stephen Station

Like al the stations on the Settle to Carlisle railway, Kirkby Stephen is well looked after. A view north towards Carlisle. 

A view from the bridge, linking the platforms.

Kirkby Stephen signalbox.  

The view from the station. 

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Clever use of a former telephone box. 

Fleshmarket Close, as immortalised in the Ian Rankin book of the same name. 

A liquid refreshment stop in Fleshmarket Close. 

Jenner department store in Princes Street.  

Edinburgh Castle. 

Princes Street Gardens. 

Castle overlooking the Gardens. 

Another Piper. 

Shades of green. 

The Scott Monument. 

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A section of the Scottish Parliament building. Modern architecture at its worst? 

Adjacent to the Holyrood House gates. 

Holyrood House. Unfortunately the light levels were not good! 

Gatehouse to Holyrood House. 

Canongate Kirk. 

Outside Canongate Kirk is this statue of Robert Fergusson, a Scottish poet who is buried in the churchyard. 

One of the many tourist shops. 

The Royal Mile looking towards Edinburgh Castle. 

A narrow lane, of which there are several. 

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A Scottish piper welcoming visitors to Edinburgh, opposite Waverley station. 

Our favourite Edinburgh pub - Guildford Arms.

Inside the Guildford Arms. 

North British Hotel.

Clock tower at the top of the North British Hotel.

Looking down from the North Bridge, on the vast glass roof of Edinburgh Waverley station. 

The Scotsman building. 

Festival Theatre.  

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. 

Buildings on Canongate. 

The Tollbooth and clock. The latter is still wound each day by hand. 

Museum of Edinburgh.