Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Manchester/Scotland 2025 - Edinburgh Street Walk and School of Divinity

View of Edinburgh on any day, stairs and more stairs The other city that I've visited that looked like this was Dubrovnik Croatia, but I was only there for a short visit and didn't have to climb all those stairs! Above my husband about to make his way up to probably the Royal Miles. 

Above a lovely simple heart on the ground of Royal Mile near St Giles' called the Heart of Midlothian. You can read more about it here. People used to spit on it for good luck in the olden days! So thankful that spitting is no longer a thing here!

Red wall angel below someone's window, dated 1892. You could also try to read the text found on each side it. Let me know if you figure out what they mean. Man, I took so many photos of small details of the city of Edinburgh, it's just so many to see. I guess that this is what people who visit Georgetown Penang felt like when they see all the old buildings there, with they small details here and there. I once met a Canadian teacher who was solo visiting and she just spend days taking photos of all the details. Now I get it. 

I finally found the statue of Hume! I am a fan of his. 

 

There are also shops here that has the royal seal of approval. I believe these are shops that are allowed to supply their products to the royal family? I've known about them, but I think this is the first time I see a sign endorsing a shop here. 

On our way back this time, we saw the gates of the School of Divinity was opened, so this time, we actually walked inside to take a look around. I think the name of the school was what caught my attention. 


Sunsetting inside the school's courtyard. 


Here is a clearer photo of the courtyard. I love the two towers besides the stairs leading up to the two doors. The whole thing just looked so storybook-like! I think it's so cool to have a school like that. None of my school or university look like this. 


I am not sure if you can see the wordings on top of the light brown door/window? It says "Let There Be Light".  Absolutely divine!


There is also a statue of things guy at the courtyard. Damn, it's John Knox again. He is EVERYWHERE in Edinburgh!


Ok, signing off this post with another fairy tale of Edinburgh Castle and cherry blossom! 
I love you Edinburgh!

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