We'll be ending our first chapter of Edinburgh with some night view photos. This was the last night we're here before we head to the Highlands the next morning. We will be back again in Edinburgh for one night after our local tour, but we decided to see the night view first. Above, Balmoral Hotel at night all lighted up.
We even walked all the way to the castle to see the night view. I said before that we were tired from all the day's walking, but I think we did went back to rest a bit at the hotel before deciding to come out again to see the night view. I mean, it was a must see, right? Especially when the weather was good!
View from Edinburgh Castle Square during the evening as the lights slowly started to come on.
Old streets of Edinburgh around the Royal Mile area.
It was so quiet on a Sunday evening. Most of the shops were closed by now, so there were less people on the street. I wanted to see reflection on the streets, but perhaps that is best seen on rainy days?
The cross road that we always walk by when we head towards Royal Mile from our hotel.
One of the hotel/inn we walked by during the day, but looked so different at night. There was the word "Lets Talk About Art, Maybe...." on the top of the building. What is trying to implicate? I did not visit any art museum on my first time in Scotland, not partake in any festival or performances except maybe some buskers on the streets. I do plan to visit one pub on my second trip for some local folk music, and maybe even a Whiskey Flight (Whiskey tasting) at a different pub.
Another high end restaurant that some reviewer say is over hyped. But I do so love the name of the place - The Witchery. I would love to dine there, if only I was willing to part of an insane amount of money for a single meal. I just can't bring myself to do that! Dining out in Scotland is so expensive. Probably in the range of 20pounds and above per person for a simple lunch. This place would probably cost me 50pounds or more?
Bars and pub along the road. I didn't went into any. I did stayed above a pub in Skye. To be more accurate it was a bed and breakfast hotel with a pub below. But we were too tired to go. Heck I was so tired that I didn't even went to view the Northern Lights when my app alerted me that there is a high chance I could see some..... It was too cold! And too late at night to get up and dress and go out again......I might or might not have regretted that..... Cause I think even if I went out, I wouldn't be able to see anything. But we will never know now, would we? I hope I have more will power when I'm staying in Orkney next, and that the condition would be right for me to see something!
Lovely sign outside a restaurant.
Lovely green shop, but closed. It felt like a curiosity shop. Something that wows and enchant you when you stepped into the shop and get lost inside....
The Scotmans Lounge pub/restaurant.
Greyfriars Bobby Pub. Not exactly night view, but I think I've yet to post this pub on this site?
With so much pubs and restaurant and cafe around, we mainly ate out of M&S Food Hall. Above is what we might have bough and stock our hotel room with. It was a lot more affordable than having a sit down meal anywhere. With this knowledge, I am more comfortable now to go back again for my second trip. This time, I'll even be staying for 2 weeks!
Some hummus that was so good that these days I make my own hummus at home with lots of olive oil and cumin. I'm also in love with the Pasta Salad that features the Honey Roast Scottish Salmon. I might have ate that 3 times while I was in Edinburgh, sometimes daily :P It was just so delicious and addictive. I'm actually looking forward to eating it again!
Signing off with some French cheese I found at M&S. I managed to find the same brand in Little Farm Singapore during Christmas of 2025 and my husband actually bought one set for me. Best Christmas present! I managed to make 4 cheese platter out of it, and it cost around 20sgd or 25sgd. Totally worth it!
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