JK Rowling

Her hands are some of the ones imprinted in an area just in front of a bookshop in one of the closes.

Being Literal

 An apple tree on the Royal Mile and little bits of things on the way to the church.  Was a pretty walk.

Leaving The Castle

 It's time to leave the castle and explore some of Edinburgh proper.  These photos are of the outer parking lot area as we leave to walk the Royal Mile.  Oh, and the view from the parking lot...

Central Square

Two sides of the central square of the castle.  The first photo shows where the World War I memorial is.  The back is royal apartments.

Clinging Gargoyles

 Gargoyles on the rooftops, just hanging out and chilling.

The Royal Apartments

Unfortunately not furnished, the royal apartments are surprisingly small. The walls and ceilings have nice detail, though.

Just Alike

The windows are almost identical, but not quite. 

Alcoves and Bridges

Photos of some of the details in the high courtyard of the castle.

Saint Margaret's Chapel

This is the inside of the oldest still standing church in Scotland.  It's inside Edinburgh Castle, and it's tiny!

Looking About

From the courtyard to the greensward below, the views are wonderful.  They even have a puppy cemetery for all the dogs posted at the castle.  Too bad there isn't more green in the castle.

Views By Scottish Military Museum

You can tell the proximity to the military museum by the statue.  I love the gate, and the wrought iron is pretty.