Friday 31 August 2012

Edinburgh Central Mosque

King Fahd Mosque and Islamic Centre of Edinburgh in Potterrow, close to the University.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edinburgh_Central_Mosque

Thursday 30 August 2012

Newhaven

Late evening light on the old harbour from the breakwater.

Wednesday 29 August 2012

Paralympics

The sign on the Mound has been replaced.

Tuesday 28 August 2012

Art Bus

The Festival proper doesn't end till Sunday and the shows in the Galleries will go on till October. This bus is running between the galleries and advertising the show at the Modern Art Gallery.

Monday 27 August 2012

Fringe Finishes

This is the end of the Fringe.  Perhaps Andy here will be glad to get a rest on his feet.  The official Festival goes on till Sept 2nd so maybe not. At least his props aren't expensive.

Sunday 26 August 2012

Box Office

Presumably if the show isn't so great or you don't get publicity, this is where you end up.

Saturday 25 August 2012

Volunteer

The performer has already selected the unwitting volunteer who now gets to wear a little fez. I didn't wait to see his fate.

Friday 24 August 2012

Thursday 23 August 2012

The "Festival" Mound

Craft and art tents plus non stop performances at the Mound.

Wednesday 22 August 2012

Levitation

Hanging about on the High Street.

Tuesday 21 August 2012

Speigeltent

An extra one this year in George Street.  AS if the current traffic chaos wasn't bad enough.

Monday 20 August 2012

Nationalism and the Power of Oratory

A Book Festival event with journalist, author and political commentator David Torrance.  Lively event with an intelligent audience and good speaker.   See  http://davidtorrance.com/

Sunday 19 August 2012

Under the North Bridge

Looking toward the Scott Monument over Waverley Station and the inevitable rubbish bins.

Saturday 18 August 2012

Sunshine at the Book Festival

Prince Albert looks down on Charlotte Square Gardens.

Friday 17 August 2012

Panel

The panel at the George Wyllie event at the Scottish Parliament as part of the Festival of Politics with the emphasis on art and culture.

Thursday 16 August 2012

Sign of the Times

Well the sign has arrived on Princes Street but there is no sign of a tram.

Wednesday 15 August 2012

Street Stage

The High Street is closed off for the Festival and there are several small stages where performers can "display their wares".

Tuesday 14 August 2012

Fringe Supplies

The Fringe performers need to keep up their spirits.

Monday 13 August 2012

Adverts

The Fringe is now in full swing. These temporary pillars allow the performers to post their adverts but don't do a lot to stop fly posting.

Sunday 12 August 2012

Signing

Carol Craig having a bit crack at the signing after her morning session.

Saturday 11 August 2012

Edinburgh International Book Festival

The Book Festival opens today and the sun still shines. Deck chairs courtesy of the Guardian.

Friday 10 August 2012

Bowling Green

The two bowling greens in Victoria Park and sunshine but no bowlers.

Thursday 9 August 2012

Putting

One of the bowling greens in Victoria Park has been converted into a putting green.

Wednesday 8 August 2012

Morning Shadows

Railings and a bike, Graham Street. Another Summer day.

Tuesday 7 August 2012

Summerside Chimney

Evening light at the end of a genuine Summer day.

Monday 6 August 2012

White Horse Close

Not the usual view but looking back towards the entrance from the Royal Mile.

Sunday 5 August 2012

Grey Day

A poor start to Sunday.  Looking over Broughton to the city.

Saturday 4 August 2012

Arran

A guest appearance of the West Coast.  From Wemyss Bay looking over the Firth of Clyde to Bute with the mountains of Arran beyond.

Friday 3 August 2012

Newhaven

Very low tide in the harbour.

Thursday 2 August 2012

Wednesday 1 August 2012

Warriston Floodworks

Looking back towards Canonmills and on to the Castle. The houses are the back of Warriston Crescent.