Edinburgh: Castles and whisky and kilts, oh my!

Richard, Julie and I taking in the view at Arthur's Seat

We bid adieu to Glasgow and hopped on the train to Edinburgh. We were promised castles, charm and kilts and were not disappointed. Our day (6/22) looked a little like this:

-Arrived at our B&B and were greeted by the owner, Colin. He was wearing a kilt. Not for show. People wear kilts. It is awesome.
-We are sharing a large room with two twin beds and one double bed with Julie and Richard. The bathroom, which we are sharing with a few other patrons, is down the hall.

-Hiked to the top of Arthur's Seat to take in the view. Stunning. 

-Walked along the Salisbury Crags to the palace and spent a few hours wandering the streets and filling our bellies with more Scottish fare (read haggis, meat and more meat)

-Took the "Malt" Disney Scotch whisky tour (aka the scotch whisky experience) and learned a thing or five about Scotch whisky. 1) There are 4 regions in Scotland that produce whisky, all with a distinct taste and smell 2) Just because a whisky smells like a banana, doesn't mean it tastes like a banana 3) Edinburgh is home to the Diageo/ Claive Vidiz whisky collection with over 3,000 different kinds of whisky 4) No matter how many times you ask, they will not let you try any whisky from the collection. Not even Claive drank his collection whisky, it loses value if you open it, seems like a waste of whisky to me 5) I like scotch whisky

-We finished the day with dinner in the basement of Petit Paris (we needed a break from meat) and watched the USA tie Portugal (grrrrrrrr)

Edinburgh, as seen from Arthur's Seat

Outside the Palace

Richard and Ryan at the whisky tour

Fun Fact: Edinburgh is full of street performers and they don't mind if you video tape them. Just ask Richard.