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I rarely carry my Sony A6000 camera with me unless I’m on vacation. I’m always too worried about it getting broken in my backpack! However, I took it with me last week when I went for afternoon tea with my sister and a few friends, and managed to capture the gorgeous sunset on my way home!
One of the worst things about living in Edinburgh is the lack of sunlight and the constant rain! I really didn’t believe people but trust me, after living through a winter here, I think it is enough for me! We are finally over the hump and spring is in sight :) I’m taking every opportunity to be outside. Whether that means afternoon walks through New Town or trying out new places., it is just so nice to finally see sunlight past 4:30 pm.
I figure it is best to get as many pictures of Edinburgh as possible before the city is overrun with tourists this summer! The streets were so empty on this weekday evening :)
Gorgeous St. Giles’ Cathedral! This was a rarity that I could get pictures of the cathedral without a million people in front of it. And look at the light reflecting off the windows!!! That is probably my favorite part of all these pictures :) This cathedral dates back to around 1100 but has undergone extensive renovations. It is named after Saint Giles, the patron saint of Edinburgh. I went to a wonderful Christmas carol service here this past December. Definitely don’t miss this cathedral on your trip to Edinburgh!
The magnificent Royal Mile! I’m spoiled to live in an apartment on the Royal Mile (although a bit further down so it is much quieter). The Royal Mile is positioned between the Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace.
Now that the weather is getting nice, I’m inviting all of you to come visit me :)
bevchen says
March 17, 2016 at 5:35 pmGorgeous photos! I love Edinburgh (despite the rain ;-)).
Mmm, afternoon tea!!
Emily says
March 17, 2016 at 6:23 pmI’ll be right there!
Diana Figueroa says
March 17, 2016 at 7:41 pmSo gorgeous! And so much better when it’s not swarmed with people around :)
Elle says
March 18, 2016 at 3:08 amAhh, love Edinburgh’s skies! Winter in the UK is a bummer when it comes to sunlight but you’ll forget allllll about it in the summertime when it’s sunshine until 10pm ;)
Jamie says
March 18, 2016 at 3:28 amso beautiful! it’s been rainy and grey here for far too long. I could definitely go for some cotton candy sky ;)
Caitlin says
March 18, 2016 at 3:38 amYour photos are amazing! What a gorgeous sunset! I love seeing pictures of cities without the tourists – it’s such a rarity and is always so exciting when you can capture it!
xx, Caitlin
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Courtney {alkeks abroad} says
March 18, 2016 at 6:30 amThat sky ????????????! Your pictures are gorgeous, what a magical city you get to live in.
Christie @ A Sausage Has Two says
March 18, 2016 at 12:00 pmLovely photos! I just bought an A6000 and am really enjoying getting to know it :) What lenses do you have?
Tanja (the Red phone box travels) says
March 18, 2016 at 4:19 pmbeautiful photos! I really like Edinburgh but we didn’t have such nice weather when visiting even though it was July it was so foggy and cold. Just wrote about it recently:)
casacaudill says
March 18, 2016 at 4:53 pmLiving on the Royal Mile must be so cool!
I had a major Sony A6000 fail yesterday. I totally meant to bring it with me to the St. Patrick’s Day parade but when I grabbed it my battery was dead. Oh well, my iPhone did a good job but your pics remind me how great the pics could have been.
Kaelene Spence says
March 19, 2016 at 7:58 amSo gorgeous! The gloomy winter weather can be so rough for me, I am so happy spring is on its way! I can’t wait to come visit you! :)
Rachel says
March 20, 2016 at 5:27 pmI’m getting serious wanderlust looking at these pictures. How beautiful!
Elizabeth Mayberry says
April 1, 2016 at 7:14 pmThese photos are seriously so stunning!
Margo says
April 14, 2016 at 2:25 pmgah! cotton candy skies looks SO great on Edinburgh. yesh, beautiful girlfriend!
how do you like that A6000? annoying to carry or do you love it?