Catching the bus was an experience. You have to have the correct change and I asked for two tickets and the bus driver kept pointing to the machine. Well it's fine if you travel daily there but I don't even use public transport in Australia, so needless to say when we had finished for the day we caught a cab back to the hotel. Was a bit dearer but at least there was no grief. Edinburgh Castle and it's views are amazing. You can understand the horror attacking forces might have had in the past whilst trying to take over the Castle. It was cold up there as the clothing will contest even though it was meant to be 8 degrees. We were going to have breakfast but decided on a bit of extra sleep, so we finally left about 10.30. After alighting the bus we walked up the hill. Lunch was had in the Castle at the 1 O'Clock Restaurant. The glass windows of the restaurant allow you to look out over part of the city.

Gai in the Castle car park.	It's hard to imagine that the Military Tatoo is held in this car park.	Bronze statues line the car park.	Looking back towards the city.
Off we go.	Map - now we know where we are.	Portcullis Gate.	Looking at the markets. We'll go there after.
Argyle Battery.	The Battery.	Mons Meg.	This is one serious gun.
Now where do we need to go.	Crown Court. Scots Memorial.	Clive having a go at Guard Duty.	Duty over. Time to carry on.

Looking around Crown Court	Further right.	Gai contemplates a sit down.	Down in the prisoner dungeons.
The 1 O'Clock Gun. This went off when we were in the restaurant next to it.	Clouds kept the sun at bay after lunch.	Gai on Guard Duty. It's nice out of the cold wind.	The lawns outside are quite steep.
Looking at the Argyle Battery from below.	The Castle made a nice back drop.	Solid rock and buildings blend together.	Memorial for the Royal Scots Greys.
The memorial.	From one of the highest points. 1 O'Clock gun ready for firing.	Clive in front of the old Chapel.	Follow that crowd.
Anoth view with one of the guns.	Clive has gloves on. Must be getting colder.	Clive the Eskimo. At least he is warm..

Panoramic view of the city and shops below.