Much to our delight the day was sunny. We kept kicking ourselves all day to see if it was right that we had actually scored a fine day for the tattoo.
Our first venture of the morning was a bus ride to the bridges of the Firth of Forth. From there we caught a tour boat ride around the forth. The structure of the old Forth bridge is amazing. It is a really striking feature. The cruise took us under the Forth Bridge and around Inchcolm Island before heading back to shore.
Back in Edinburgh, we decided to climb Calton Hill and see the National Memorial. The 360 degree views of Edinburgh are spectacular. Again we were blessed as it was a sunny day.
Home for a wee restie before heading off the to the Tattoo. We had dinner in the Haymarket and then walked to the Royal Mile. It was packed with people but no-one was pushing or jostling. I though it would take ages to get in but it took no time at all. Bags were searched and what amazed me was that the crowd walked on the parade ground to get to their seats. We had really good seats in the East Stand so we virtually looked directly at the Castle. Was fantastic. I had a aisle seat so was able to use my tripod.
Started with the massed pipe band. I wore my Forbes Clan scarf and the Scottish blood stirred!!! It moved really quickly and the massed bands were out again. I said to Jo, "This can't be the end!! It was almost 2 hours but did not seem very long at all. It finished with the crowd singing Auld Lange Syne. We both came out and said "Can't wait to come again". Can see why Terry and Marg want to come here every year. I love the whole feeling here.
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