A trip to Edinburgh and a snowy Sunday

Last weekend we took an overnight trip to Edinburgh, staying in the Edinburgh Residence in one of the grand Georgian terraces in the New Town.  A lovely treat it was - just hubby and me, wandering around the city enjoying the shops and cafes.  Bliss!

George Street was looking particularly festive.  It has established itself as probably the best shopping street in the city with great little boutiques along with some of the better High Street names - White Company, Laura Ashley, Penhaligons and of course the Cath Kidston shop!!!  My first time in one of her shops and boy was it worth it.

Couldn't resist a sneaky photo of the changing room...

 

And loved this montage pinned up by the fabric counter...

The skyline of Edinburgh has a wonderful picture book quality about it with all its spires and chimneys.

 

Even the Gardener's cottage at the east end of Princes Street Gardens looked like a little gingerbread house, straight out of Hansel & Gretel.

Beautifully illustrated in this book by Emma Chichester Clark.

   

Overnight, to our surprise, winter officially arrived in Scotland and little boy made the most of the rare snow.  Indoors, the radiators have been lined with dripping gloves and socks and the kettle has been on a constant vigil.

Hope he doesn't become too attached to his snowman friend.  We all know how that story ends...

Still leaves a lump in the throat.

Have a cosy, snowy Sunday evening x

Comments

[carolyn]

The snow didn't last very long down here, it was gone by lunchtime. Strange that you should post about Edinburgh as everytime it snows I'm reminded of that City, the one and only time I went there I awoke in the morning to see snow falling. Have to say the journey home was a nightmare with motorways being down to one lane etc.

[A Thrifty Mrs]

Sounds like you had a really lovely time.
No snow here!

[paula]

Snow... Lucky people.
The changing room is so nice. Good you took a picture.

[Carol]

Cath's shops are lovely arn't they. I get quite excited every time I go in one.
It looks as though you had a wonderful time in Scotland. I wish we had peoper snow, there was a scant covering the other morning which quickly disapeared with a little rain.
I remember those dripping gloves on the rad's!
Carol x

[Moira]

Hi - Eedinburgh is fab and even more lovely in the snow! We were in Aberdeen onin the snow weekend - it was very festive too! The Northern Lights are fab this year - all cobalt blue and gold! Christmas is a comin - ready or not!

[Steph]

What a wonderful festive treat. I'm so impressed with the garlands wound those classic columns and the sweet, sweet gardener's house.

Hope you treated yourself to something nice in CK.

We had a dusting of snow but nowhere near a snowman's worth. Your little chap looks like he's having a whale of a time - what a lovley coat he's got on too!
Green's such a great colour for boys, I get fed up of seeing my two in brown and navy. Lots of red here, wish I could get them, green coats!
Stephx

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[Eli]

Hi Carol I landed on your blog via Willow House... Edinburgh, aren't you lucky. Sadly it's just too far for us to go for a 'quick shop' but I must do a day trip some time, the shops sound wonderfeful. It was my mum's favourite place in the whole world!! We do have Beatrix Potter in spades however!!!

[AshleyL.]

That little pink changing room is just too cute! I love it! Thank you for sharing! :)

[LiBBy BuTTons]

So beautiful! I love these photos.
Great blog.
smiles
LiBBy