Because this city is so damn beautiful in autumn

I know I gush about how lovely Edinburgh is in autumn (well, in all seasons really). But since we spent so much time outdoors this autumn it really struck me when I was going through my photos that there are so many great shots to be captured. One evening in particular, we were walking home across the Meadows and the light was just so perfect and autumnal. Here are just a few pictures to give a sense of the kind of sights you see wandering around Edinburgh at this time of year.

Breath taking, I am almost ready for winter, the change of seasons and the new images as I walk around this lovely city.

Calton Hill and this wonderful city

My mum has been here these past few weeks, which has been lovely lovely lovely. Made all the lovelier by the fact that Edinburgh did a good job of really behaving itself for most of the two weeks and giving us some stunning weather, really making the city shine.

So on one of my mum’s first days here we went up Calton Hill. You get the best views of the city from there.

On the way up we could see the Newtown buildings and beyond, as well as some lovely autumn colours on the tree tops.

On of the things that really interest me about this time of year is the long shadows casting such interesting patterns across the ground.

Calton Hill has some lovely monuments and sites that add to the peaceful atmosphere.

And you can look down and see every angle of the city, including the narrow buildings along the Royal Mile and elsewhere in Old Town.

You also get a lovely view of Princes Street.

Calton  Hill is popular but never really packed. People just stand and marvel at the views.

Beautiful Autumn (Part 4)

Final part of this mini-series, showing some of the beauties of autumn:

     

And that has been the splendour of autumn so far, let’s hope the beauty continues.

Beautiful Autumn (Part 3)

Part 3 of this mini-series:

   

Beautiful Autumn (Part 2)

Some more of beautiful autumn …

   

       

Beautiful Autumn (Part 1)

I think I can safely say that this autumn has been the most beautiful autumn I have ever experienced. Especially those first two weeks in October, but largely the pretty weather has continued throughout the month. Words cannot really do justice to this, so I have decided to create a mini-series here called Beautiful Autumn, of a few snaps I took around Edinburgh in the glorious, golden sun.