“In Scotland, there are two different but equally important types of cities: the Glasgows, where I study, and the Edinburghs, where I go for weekend trips. These are the stories and pictures of those cities.” [insert law & order music]
We went to Edinburgh about two weeks ago on Saturday the 17th. The International Society of the University of Glasgow had organised the trip, meaning that they had gathered some people for the trip, so that we got cheap group tickets for the train. (Only about 5£ per person two-ways) So like mentioned above here’s a few pictures and some boring prattle about that trip.
First thing in Edinburgh, me and some other exchange students went to see the Edinburgh Castle.
The Edinburgh Castle
Although the castle was nice and really interesting, I personally found it too touristy for my taste. Seeing old stones and royal jewels is not really that interesting in the end. I loved the bits where one could see how people had lived in the castle and the history of the place in more down to earth type a way. I also loved the view: it was amazing from the top of the hill and the battlements.
I took many pictures from on top of the battlements. The whole city of Edinburgh is really beautiful and the location by the sea is amazing. We had barely time enough to get a quick glimpse of the city and all of its sights. Me and some others left back to Glasgow the same day, but some stayed over the night. We’ll be going back to Edinburgh again, and next time I think I’ll stay for the night as well.
The view from the Edinburgh castle towards the railway station.
We also went to see the National War Museum, which is located within the Edinburgh Castle. Before we went inside we had to play around with the cannons and the cannonballs at the battlements nearby.
For some reason military memorabilia always seems a little creepy to me, especially if it’s glorified. Remembering those who have served and died for their countries is always laudable, but tools of killing and mementos of wars should always be treated with some detachment. There is nothing glorious or praiseworthy about killing and bloodshed, no matter for what cause. That said I found the exhibition really interesting. Too bad we were really hungry at that point and we kinda ran through the museum. The trip was a lot of fun although we had only the day to spend in Edinburgh.
Me standing on some cannonballs at the Edinburgh Castle.
When some of the others stayed and went partying in Edinburgh, me and Harri (another Finnish exchange student) went to check out some of the clubs in Glasgow when we got back. We went to the Subclub and we had a blast. Unluckily there is no pictures of that available. Sorry.
