Hogmanay in Edinburgh

Had and amazing time at new years in Edinburgh.  We flew up for a few days and stayed nice AirBnB a short bus ride from city centre.  First day we were there, we just walked around the royal mile, stopped in a few of our favourite pubs, took some pics outside the castle.

Got out to watch the beginning of the processional.  The parade starts out at the Castle and snakes it's way through the city with a hundred thousand followers.

The torchlit procession was just amazing to witness.  It went on and on for over an hour.

Of course, got ourselves a wee dram to keep warm...

The next day we just walked around some more, visiting stores and Grassmarket, got some amazing views below the castle again, Holyrood Palace, and Church of St Cuthbert, a christian place of worship since the 12 century.

Now, New Years Eve, we went to the Ceildh.  Basically a celtic square dance great fun.  Unfortunately, I had the bright idea of a deep fried sausage to go along with my Haggis Burger and Fish n Chips.  Made jumping and turning a bit uncomfortable.

Still the fireworks were great, the dance was fun, and although the worlds largest rendition of Auld Lang Syne had some technical difficulties, was still and amazing experience 

Next day, we had a bit of the hair of dog, heard from Dad and RJ on how their New Years went (ugh) and headed home.