A tourist sight, without a doubt, a Scottish man in full traditional kilt and playing a bagpipe. They are buskers, yet for tourist like me, where else could I get a chance to see this and listen to the traditional music of Scotland? So in some way, aside from being a busker, I think these artist also provide some service in terms of culture to the city, they are a symbol of Scotland itself. And at the Royal Mile, there were many things that are symbolic.
As I mentioned about the many Close along the Royal Mile, each Close is different and unique in their own way. Many have decorative items on them, perhaps symbolising something that I am sadly unaware of. I often don't travel with a tour guide, and rely solely on the internet for information about the places I visit. These days, I try to mix and match my travel, to have a balance of organised tour and solo wandering.
I also took this lovely photo of stone pillars near the Supreme Court. I love tunnel looking photos, and especially if they are made of ancient architecture. This photo just represent so much strength, and history, for justice!
Right at the top of St Gile's Cathedral, gold crosses decorates the tower structure of the church. They shine brightly as the setting sunlight hits them. I remember how golden Paris looked when I was there, they too have many structures with gold or gold-painted pieces on them that just shines and glitter in he sunlight, perhaps symbolising wealth and glory? Or even of heavenly things?
I also saw these three cute nuns at the wall near St Gile's Cathedral. Can't remember whether it was part of the building, or nearby. I found art pieces like this cute and charming, something you won't see much of in tourist information. These are things you see only if you have the time to wander and explore. These are things that make your trip unique only to you :) I feel that beauty is all around us, and am quite happy just wandering around a foreign town or city just finding these little things that make my day :)
Walking around, I also notice this fish sign on top of the entrance of a building. I can't remember what building was it, but it was a corner building along the Royal Mile. Fishes like these reminds me of olden days Christianity. So I stopped to take a photo of it.
There was also a picture of a stock. No idea where I took this. I guess what I am trying to say is, keep your eyes open when you're visiting Scotland, or anywhere! There are so much more to see than the usual tourist sights!
Of course there are also subtle historical sites that you might not be aware of unless you've done your research. For example here lies the last public execution site in Edinburgh, perhaps something not all visitors might be interested in, lol. But I thought that it was cool that they have marked that sight, to show that it was important to them, no matter how small the sign was.
And above is what the sign looked like, a single copper looking "I" logo in the middle of the road. There are other similar signs like these in Edinburgh, subtle and unnoticed by the public. Yet they are still there, preserved by the city, safe guarding their stories :)
Lastly, a photo of a horse and a modern bike. I thought it a nice contrasting photo to take, and I also love the colour scheme of the photo. Surely, a photo could also be meaningful and carry some message? For this, it was the mode of transportation, from the old days to the current new day :P My photos are my little contribution to art. My blog, my little documentation of the life I've lived.
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