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| Entrance to the Scottish Historic Buildings Trust situated in Riddles Court, just off the Lawnmarket. |
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| Inside this impressively restored courtyard. The buildings here date from the 16th century |
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| Looking in the other direction. |
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| The 'Golden Hawk' is outside 'Gladstone's Land' an example of an Old Town tenement which was bought by Thomas Gladstone, a merchant, in the 1600s. The building was saved from demolition in 1934 and restored. It is now owned by the National Trust. |
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| Credit cards at the ready. Jewellery and cashmere. |
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| Tourists everywhere on guided tours near the top end of the Royal Mile, |
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| The Writers' Museum 'celebrates' the lives of three Scottish writers - Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson. Visitors can view portraits, rare books and personal objects. |
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| St. Giles Cathedral. |
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| A view across Edinburgh towards Princes Street. |
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| A long distance view of Calton Hill. |
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| A view down Advocate's Close. The Scott Monument in Princes Street can be seen in the distance. |
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| You can buy newspapers here from all over the world. |
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| The City Chambers. (The final part of a walk around Edinburgh will appear tomorrow). |
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