West Wemyss Harbour

A bright warm start to the day in Edinburgh. But what happened in the night Marge? The person in the van behind us decided to run their engine from one to one thirty. It's the middle of the night for God's sake. Why? What should we do Marge? Not sure, you've squeezed me in between two vans. Decision, lets ride it out. Fortunately, there was no reoccurrence during the night. What's wrong with some people? 

We packed up quickly having changed our plans. We were going to cycle to Edinburgh old town but weren't happy about leaving Marge with her neighbour. So, we found some free parking close to Holyrood House. After negotiating the chaos of Edinburgh city centre, we parked Marge in a leafy street where the coaches were also parked. On the way in we passed by the tropical palm house of the royal botanic garden. Marge's view was Arthurs Seat. Enjoy Marge.

We walked pass the Princes Street gardens, which were beautiful and up to the castle. Impressive. Fantastic views.

Then along the Royal Mile down to the Scottish parliament building and the Palace of Holyrood House, then back through one of Edinburgh's old graveyards dating back to the eighteenth century.

Everywhere we had walked there was something historical to look at. We loved Edinburgh.

Leaving the city, we did not turn right to head towards Northumbria but left to cross the Forth road bridge. Why leave Scotland, there's still a lot for us to see and we don't need to be home for another month. Yesterday we had video call from our grandson Elliot just to remind him who we were. He cuddled a very large Peppa pig balloon in front of the camera. In your face grandparents. Seems like we've been replaced by a very large fictional pink pig. 

Early evening, we arrived at West Wemyss harbour, Fife, on the east coast. It's a pretty working harbour with a small village nearby complete with community pub. There is a well mown grass area for about four vans. Donation in the box of five pounds to go towards the upkeep of the harbour. Out in the Firth of Forth we can see the twinkling of lights from at least eight tankers.

All is peaceful, and we hope it stays that way tonight.