Stockbridge Tony

Tony and his new pal the Heron.

Edinburgh from Musselburgh

From the shore at Musselburgh looking back to Arthur's Seat and Leith.

Portobello Beach

Great improvement in the weather, but still a bit chilly. This seemed to be more akin to shinty or hurling than hockey but they were certaily enjoying themselves.

More "Summer"

Continuing rain with heavy downpoursand colder than yesterday.  The Water of Leith is rising.  If Tony had been replaced he would be up to his neck by now.

Summer ?

You can tell summer is coming.  It is cold and very wet. The flood works at Bonnington.  I now understand that the banked bit, submerged on the left, is not permanent.  Just allows for access of the heavy equiptment and the narrowing faster flowing section will be back to the whole width and hopefully below the retaining walls.

Newhaven

Main Stret in Newhaven.

Deanbrae House

This is the rather eccentric house at the south end of Dean Bridge.  In the 18th century it was a tavern for Dean Village.

Bon Papillion

Happy anniversary.  Bon Papillon is one year old today. Congratulations to Ingrid and Stuart. Let them eat cake. On the left orange cake and on the right beetroot and ginger with a cream cheese and lemon topping.  Great little gallery as well. Exceedingly good cakes, on a plane far above Mr Kipling.     http://www.bonpapillon.com/

Edinburgh from Aberdour

Viewed across the Forth from the Grounds of Aberdour castle.

Edinburgh Castle

The biggest moon of the year was non compliant in Edinburgh.  It rose behind low clouds and didn't appear till it was truly dark.

Broughton

The Water of Leith at Powderhall. The strange building in the distance is a refuse collection site on Broughton Street , home of the Council bin lorries.

Local Elections

Out excercising my franchise in the local council elections. The polling station is Trinity Primary School.

Irish Arrival

Over Crammond Island and heading for Turnhouse.

Descent

Over Corstorphine Hill.