Day 3 (Sunday 3 August 2025) Edinburgh City

Another beautiful day. After breakfast we set off to the nearby bus stop to get the bus into the city. It was quite a long drive - 40 minutes - to Usher Hall. We had decided to do the City Sightseeing bus so that we could see as much as possible. As we drove round we spotted some Rockies gathering on the steps of the Dome so we went to support them. We then went to see Paddington followed by a lunch stop on Princes Street.  Edinburgh was now very hot and very busy. We had a walk through the Princes Street gardens and then back on the bus.

Bowie and James were getting tired so the BCs went back to the house. Graeme and Elizabeth had a walk down the Royal Mile where the Fringe was in full swing with performers and visitors.  We also had to go and see the Greyfriars Bobby statue and visit his grave. After a quick beer we set off on the long bus journey back.

"My first bus ride!"

The Usher Hall, Edinburgh

Rockies from Dorset and Somerset Rock Choirs raising funds for Edinburgh Children's Hospital

The view from McDonald's!

Stand for spectators at the Edinburgh Tattoo

Holyrood Palace

Calton Hill, one of three volcanic plugs around which Edinburgh is situated

The Grassmarket

Greyfriars Bobby

After we had visited the city, Andrew and James climbed up Arthur's seat overlooking Edinburgh.