14th August 2019
Edinburgh is Scotland's compact, hilly capital. It has a medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town with gardens and neoclassical buildings. Looming over the city is Edinburgh Castle, home to Scotland’s crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny, used in the coronation of Scottish rulers. Arthur’s Seat is an imposing peak in Holyrood Park with sweeping views, and Calton Hill is topped with monuments and memorials.
Our berth for Edinburgh is at Newhaven.
Newhaven is a district in the City of Edinburgh, Scotland, between Leith and Granton and about 2 miles north of the city centre, just north of the Victoria Park district. Formerly a village and harbour on the Firth of Forth, it had a population of approximately 5,000 inhabitants at the 1991 census.
Mixed weather today cloudy but with the sun popping out occasionally. Temperatures around 15
Don’t take too much notice of the itinerary, the ship’s destination was changed before we left, but not the map.
This is no berth here for us so everyone has to get ashore by tender, always a slow procedure. As usual we allowed the crowds to clear and for ticketing for tenders to end. Whilst we waited we were entertained by quite a few dolphins playing and leaping out of the waters of the firth.
There was another cruise ship anchored way up river by South Queensferry but could’t identify it.
A pleasant little boat ride from ship to shore.
Once in Newhaven strolled along the harbour front and caught the free bus to Leith and the shopping centre just alongside the Royal Yacht Britannia. Had a look round but didn’t take the Royal Yacht tour.
Return to the port, one by bus and one by foot, both arrived at pretty much the same time! even with a quick stop at the Spar for a bottle of Coca Cola.
Once back at the port took a part of the “walk round Newhaven”. Interesting old houses with external staircases, the old burial ground etc. all featured on the bit we walked.
Back to the ship in time for donuts and coffee. Then up to the Commodores Lounge to get on with updating our notes of the trip so far, it’s just so easy to forget each day.
Afternoon tea today in the Queens room, the full formalities, white suited and gloved waiters, little sandwiches, cakes and scones with clotted cream, very sophisticated, all accompanied by an artist playing the Saxaphone.
Just to keep up off to trivia, no win, better luck next time.
Dinner this evening German themed, very nice selection plus our favourite Kaisershmaren desert.
Evening sailaway down the Firth setting off toward the Moray Firth. Travel distance overnight 209 nm.
Today’s show “Singers in Concert” with the combined orchestras made up of all the musicians on board.
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