If you have suggestions of what to see and do on our next visit to Edinburgh, let us know! New here? Check out our video of first arriving in Scotland and staying in a castle: ruclips.net/video/_oixP-IucLo/видео.html&t
If you enjoy podcasts you should check out the Astonishing legends episode on Greyfriars kirkyard it is without doubt one of the scariest things I've ever heard on a podcast.
In my opinion, Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. I visited Edinburgh and the highlands a few years ago and it was amazing. I'm coming back in December and this video made me so excited about it! Loved it ❤️
So refreshing to see a travel vlog that isn't instantly all about Harry Potter when going to Edinburgh, the fact you started with Trainspotting was amazing. I hope you had a chance to visit Glasgow? As beautiful as Edinburgh is and I will admit its prettier than Glasgow, it just doesn't have the same vibe, nightlife, edginess as Glasgow does.
Glasgow is not any more dangerous than any other City. The Glaswegians are great. Better than Edinburgh Folk. Much friendlier. I have lived in both and I prefer Glasgow. 🏴@@daveaglasgow
I’m so glad you discovered Bobby. My childhood pet was a dog named after Grayfriar’s Bobby. I kept hoping you didn’t miss that. It is such a sweet story if you’re a dog person.
Hey! I've been subscribed to you for a few months now, love your videos and your personalities. I'm half Scottish and growing up I spent pretty much every holiday during my school years up in Scotland because I've got family that live up there too. It's very interesting sitting here being the British person that I am and watching two Americans have their take on it! Really entertaining and funny! Scotland is beautiful, always so much to do and explore x
Hiii I work at Real Mary Kings Close and i am big fans of your channel! Sadly don't think I was working the day you visited. I sent your video to the team & we are delighted you had a great tour with us :). Really glad you feel like you learnt something from it and had a great trip to Edinburgh, I've lived in the city 3 years and am still absolutely amazed at it!!!!! Safe travels :)
Awe, thank you so much! I'm sorry you weren't there when we were. We would have loved to talk to you. Thank you for sharing it. We really enjoyed the tour a lot.
@@TheMagicGeekdom Excellent travel vlog,overall : next time in Edin.,grab a pint in 'The Black Bull' the pub straight opposite the steps which Renton (Ewan MacGregor) runs down,before being hit by the car and laughing manically in the windscreen ! 👌👍
GREAT INTRO!! I love the architecture in Edinburgh too. I always say that it looks amazing in any weather. Sun, snow, clouds, rain, always atmospheric and gorgeous! So fun that you went to Deacon Brodies! I tried haggis there 😉
I live in West Wales and I have seen a number of Americans visiting the UK, they go to Bath, Scotland, York and of course London but I have not seen one where they visit Wales, there is so much to enjoy here, Cardiff Bay is fabulous, Swansea Gower coast and the jewel harbour town of Tenby in Pembrokshire. The Jurassic coastline of Pembrokshire is stunning for walks.
I had a port stop in Holyhead, Wales, last spring, and LOVED it! We took a tour, north Wales adventure, including Snowdonia NP, and that long named town I can't remember or pronounce, LOL! One of my favorite tours and places, and I've had many ports to tour, and places I've stayed! So, some of us Americans love your country!
I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed Edinburgh🥰I’m born and bred in Edinburgh and my husband proposed at Edinburgh Castle. Then after we walked down to our favourite pub The Ensign Ewart!♥️I’m awfy proud of my hometown, it’s awfy Bonnie!♥️🏴♥️
Next time you're in Edinburgh, go check out Craigmillar Castle. Built in the 14th Century. It's a lot less of a tourist trap and has even better views.
Loving these videos & hearing your thoughts on British culture, architecture & culinary delights! Sadly, when you live in a place, you often forget to appreciate what's right on your doorstep. I spent my 30th birthday weekend in Edinburgh & we ended up _way_ too hung over to do any of the touristy bits. But such a great vibe & amazing people - as is standard in Scotland 🏴 😊
The Cemetary is much better from 11:45pm when it's dark. We had a great time Investigating it. Underground Edinburgh is spooky and you can feel it within a short time of being there.
I love your UK travel Vlogs - you really do take your time to explore and experience. I live in a medieval city - Exeter, which has underground passages. Even though I've lived here for the majority of my life, I still like to go underground and explore them every few years.
Just discovered you guys last week when I was out sick and missing the UK and am thinking of going back. My Scottish friend is trying to get me to come stay in Scotland for awhile, specifically in Glasgow..so I love seeing these!! I'd love to see more of the types of food that are different from England. Can't wait for more videos!!! 😊
@@margaretnicol3423 No I love traveling and hearing where all to go! He said he wanted me to try their pizza though? Which I was confused at first lol..he said they have great pizza. I'll save these places in case I head there next year. Thanks for the tips!! I traveled to Europe when I was first 16..and I loved it..but it's always helpful to have people give suggestions where to go so you're not missing things!! 😊
Edinburgh may be a tourist centre, but it's an amazing city. I'd advise a visit. It's got a unique atmosphere. I lived there as a little kid and my earliest memories are of Edinburgh
The Ensign Ewart is named after a member of the Royal Scots Greys who captured a French Eagle at the Battle of Waterloo. The Eagle is on display in the regimental museum in Edinburgh Castle.
When you were at Greyfriars Kirkyard, did you look at the Mortsafes over some of the graves. These are cages over a grave to stop the grave robbers digging up the recently buried. Most famous of the 19th century grave robbers in Edinburgh were Burke and Hare.
Except that they didn't actually rob graves. They cut out the middleman by just getting their victims drunk, smothering them and flogging the bodies to the medical schools -it cut out all that tedious spadework! Burke was sentenced to be hanged and then publicly dissected, and he's still helping medical science because they kept his skeleton afterwards -lovely!
Recently started watching your videos on the UK (loving them by the way, they remind me how lucky I am) and then watched some of your earlier stuff. My mind is boggled! Love your curiousity and positivity. Keep exploring, you're an absolute joy.
I’m so jealous of your underground tour!!! It was the one thing we didn’t have time for and I desperately wanted to go. So glad you got to go and enjoyed it! Cheers! Dara
Highly recommended Mary King Close tour, if you get the chance next time. It's amazing how far underground you actually go, and the buildings are still there. Its mad.
My sister went up to Scotland a few years ago and one of the things she saw was The Falkirk Wheel. Not a historical landmark, but none the less, an amazing sight. I think you can pay to go on a canal boat through the wheel. Definitely worth Googling to see what you think of it. I'm not sure there's another one in the entire UK.
I maybe taking a wee wild stab in the dark here but are you guys a fan of Trainspotting per chance? And definitely a cold Coke tastes better out of a glass bottle
That was very enjoyable, thank you. I love the city but no longer live there, though do try to visit every year. Edinburgh has so much more than what you experienced, which is mainly the Old Town. The New Town is blocks of wonderful Georgian architecture and cobblestone streets leading down a long hill to the fabulous village of Stockbridge, though to get there first make your way to Moray Place and walk through to Ainslie Place and Randolph Crescent - the longest example of connected Georgian architecture in the world. From there turn right, walk a minute and you are on the Dean Bridge. Observe views from both sides before going down Bell's Brae, adjacent to the house at the near end of the bridge and going down into Dean Village. At the bottom of that hill, continue straight ahead between the buildings - do not go right and cross the bridge. The coolest view is had when going straight, which I only realised this year! Follow the walkway then cross the Water of Leith on the wee metal footbridge that takes you around the large red sandstone edifice that is Well Court, a former residence for working people. Then complete the circle by crossing over the stone bridge before turning left and walking under the Dean Bridge. Follow along about 10 minutes, go up the steps and keep left on the wee stone bridge before turning right on the street and carrying on following the water. This gets your to Stockbridge which is mainly to the left, though also interesting on the right with St. Stephen Street and Circus Lane (go up the lane and come back down the street)...lots of wee shops, eats etc. The building at the bridge with the clock tower offers fine pizza, with riverside alfresco dining, the the lower level Bailee pub at the near end of St. Stephen Street is a historical hang. Then follow the path alongside the pizza place and come up to road level a few minutes later on Glenogle Road. In addition to the large Glenogle Baths (with chimney) there is a series of short dead-end streets (the stop at the Water of Leith) lined with quaint two-floor buildings. Folk living downstairs enter from one side. Upstairs residents enter from the other. They both have gardens and need never see their neighbour. At the end of Glenogle Road, if you are up to it, turn left and walk a few minutes to the Royal Botanical Gardens. If you've run out of steam, turn right instead of left and walk back up the hill into the city centre. Go straight ahead or veer to the right up Brandon Terrance which leads to Dundas Street. This is a bit of a walk for some folk, but you can also cut it short by turning right at Stockbridge and heading up the hill. This is my fave place to take friends who visit the city - they absolutely love it. And hopefully you will too. I suggest you do a Google map tour to assess the suitability. I assure you that you will not be disappointed.
Headstones - in other churchyards, the headstones have been moved and the graves stay where they were. Not sure if this applies to Greyfriars. The memorials seem too big. You found the famous statue of Greyfriars’ Bobby. The neighbours have quiet neighbours!
Edinburgh is a wonderful city. I try to go once a year and the period on the run up to Christmas is the city at its best. I really like the Camera obscurer & of course a walk around the castle. Slàinte Mhath.
Edinburgh is the only place in the world where you can you up a flight of stairs while going downhill. For food, I recommend Oink to get a pig sandwich. Get there early though. They only do one pig a day and the place shuts when it's done. There's one at the bottom of the royal mile, and another on Victoria Street. For a walk, take the Water of Leith walkway through Dean Village, go under the bridge, and go up to the Gallery of Modern Art and see The Master of the Universe there.
Cemeteries, my sister lives in a house with a 1st floor (2nd floor U.S.) lounge. it overlooks an old cemetery in Plymouth Devon. Urban foxes, rabbits and birdlife including a breeding flock of feral parrots. Yes in the evening she has the most peaceful human neighbours.
a lot of people in Edinburgh tend to avoid the ensign ewart because they were refusing to serve soldiers which is strange considering its location beneath the castle, also if you ever come to Edinburgh again avoid eating on the royal mile when its tourist time because the prices are rediculous
There is so much to see in Edinburgh. The Castle alone is a full day out, then you have Holyrood Palace, HMY Britannia, Mary King's Close, Gladstone's Land... yeah I love Edinburgh.
Loving your video's and glad you're enjoying your travels over here. I'm in The Kingdom of Fife, over the water when you were looking from upon high. Be well, cheers 🍻
Edinburgh Zoo is Good if you like different animals but it is very hilly in the zoo nice views of edinburgh at the top its been years since i was last there
Edinburgh is beautiful and historic. One of our favourite places! Did you stay at Prestonfield House? We ate in their restaurant (Rhubarb) and it was so special.
Yay! You finally did my home town. Manchester is the third biggest city in England so only enough time to scratch the surface; but you went to some great places. Please come to Leeds soon!
Lived in Edinburgh as a child, and went back there for college and then stayed for many years. Thanks for pronouncing the city’s name correctly, most tourists mangle it!
Next time you come, go beyond the city centre. Some of the best parts of the city are a little further. Try Leith Walk to the shore, just beyond the east end of princes street. Some of the best food.
Love Edinburgh. My grandad's second cousin sorry don't know what that makes him to me was the famous Scottish actor Andrew Cruickshank famous for the TV show Doctor Findlays case book. He was in the film Grayfriers Bobby.
I knew you would enjoy Edinburgh, this place is amazing, my home city. So happy you done the Marry King tour, done that a few years ago myself,and it was an eye opener. Yip took me that long even as a local. Tip from me to people who may visit in the future,do the Mary King tour, rather than the Castle. For your next visit to Edinburgh, visit the Zoo, go and see the Pandas, or for a freebie and as you like your views go up Arthur Seat. Enjoy the rest of Edinburgh and safe travels.
I'm glad you checked out Mary Kings Close that was a good decision. There's another haunted place similar I've never been to called The Vaults. There's a long running UK paranormal show called Most Haunted who visited both locations and in the vaults the camera man got scratches on his body. You might find it on RUclips. I saw Mary's Milk Bar about two weeks ago and wondered why there was such a large queue outside.
@@TheMagicGeekdom it was crazy the sound guy literally felt his body being scratched and had red marks along his body. I try to keep an open mind about that sort of stuff. If you head down the hill just passed the Balmoral hotel heading in the direction of Leith docks there are a couple of nice record shops. One is called Vinyl Villains the other Elvis Shakespeare.
Hey Both, Only been subscribed a few months but just wanted to say I love your vids. Great to see your take on the UK but love watching your US vids too (esp the food stuff). The quality of your vids (production, content etc) also far outshines others doing the same. Hope you both had a great time here (love that you loved Liverpool - shame you couldn’t do a proper vid in Manchester) & safe travels atm. Keep well n grand!
No worries and thank you for replying! I know you must get a million suggestions re UK stuff but would be great to see a Manc vid (& also happily suggest some more places around the North West) if/when you’re able to visit us again. (North Welsh & Northern Irish here, based in Manchester but loves Liverpool & Merseyside!) Glad you both enjoyed your time here - especially in the North! Keep up the good work! Safe travels and Scottsdale looked amazing! Need me some of those jalapeño biscuits!
Edinburgh castle doesn't really have much to do when you get in there. The Scottish Crown jewels are about three items. Plus the museums are ok if you are into military stuff. Needs to be something for kids, and things going on to entertain.
Looks like an interesting place, seems you had a good time there. I've driven through Edinburgh several times but never stopped to have a look around, must get around to it one day. Generally speaking I think you get a much better impression of what a country is really like by visiting smaller towns and villages rather than the big cities. That's not just UK but certainly most countries I've ever visited. Really enjoying the vids of your trip.
Well, as a Scot who has lived and worked in different countries and visited quite a few more, I would tend to agree with you about visiting smaller towns and villages to get a better idea of the country. Nevertheless, I still think that you can get a pretty good idea of what Scotland is generally like from stopping (spending a few days) in Edinburgh.
Did you see the old American Flag with a 2 masted schooner etched on the old cell door? it was left by a sailor who was captured during the revolutionary wars.
Loved this vlog...and Edinburgh is just an amazing city. So many beautiful places in the UK, I'm lucky to live here, but also thankful I'm finally flying back to Florida next weekend! For some theme park fun. Like you guys, I just love different cultures and mooching around your supermarkets and trying different foods etc . Thanks for sharing your adventures, your such a lovely couple x
@@TheMagicGeekdom ohhh hard one! Not been since 2018. And it was mako at seaworld. Sooo good haha. But really excited to try tje new velocicoaster and hagrids! We are not doing Disney this trip. Bur busch gardens for the first time! So should be good fun 😁 What's yours????
Fab video! I'm so pleased you made it to Mary's Milk Bar. The flavours are delicious! A trip to The Shore at Leith, & Stockbridge (& the Botanic Gardens) are also worth doing 🙂 During University term time the Grassmarket is usually rammed with students at the weekend (& quite often Hen & Stag parties!) locals tend to steer clear, & drink closer to home. There are some fairly historic bars though! So glad you had a great time xx
I like watching vids of what people think of my country. 'Tae see us as ithers see us'. Next time, best view of the castle is from the roof of the National Museum. I hope the rest of your trip was good. Looking forward to your vids. Take care. 😘
Fun fact about the old city tour. When they were talking about the plague I coughed, and they improvised and said it was spreading, Oooo~ Then I mysteriously vanish...because I had to rush off to catch a train xD
There's so many places in the UK worth visiting but perhaps not enough hours in your holiday. Some of my favourite places in England are Chester, Windsor and Chichester. Beautiful market town's with amazing cathedrals. Surrey is good for theme parks and parakeets. If you jump to Northern Ireland you'd need to visit the giant's causeway and Belfast. In Scotland there's the three cities Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen but you've also the rural and coastal towns and villages. Depending on which way you go will depend on what you'll see. Typically farming or fishing but most certainly industry. Some nice coastal towns in Scotland with history just like every place that exists really. Edinburgh's a great gem of Scotlands it's sad about what happened to grey friars Bobby a lovely warm but very sad film. Long after bobby's owner died he would not leave his owners graveside. Have a nice rest of your holiday and thanks for the videos. Your a lovely couple with great energy.
Haha best start to the video ever! This is my city and glad you visited! Deacon Brodie was also hanged by the gallows that he made! I feel like Craigmillar castle is so much more interesting as well as Stirling castle is so much better. I'm not a fan of this castle! Holyrood palace is a good place to visit too! Love Greyfriars Bobby! I live about 10 mins away from the grass market! So glad you visited and enjoyed my city, come back soon ya hear!!
I say this in every Edinburgh reaction video...... Im English so firstly Feck the Scots but in all honesty Edinburgh is THEE most friendly and beautiful city I`ve ever been to in the world, I`ve been a few times and I find the people, bars and most of all the buildings quite amazing, Kudos Scotland, also your country side blows ours away for sure
Thomas Riddell (Tom Riddle from HP) is a distant relative. Most of my Scottish side of my family are buried there as they're from Edinburgh including my Dad recently.
If you have suggestions of what to see and do on our next visit to Edinburgh, let us know! New here? Check out our video of first arriving in Scotland and staying in a castle: ruclips.net/video/_oixP-IucLo/видео.html&t
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See us! We'll show you around!
Edinburgh is built on a volcano thus why so many hills.
Hey both try York you both would love it got everything
If you enjoy podcasts you should check out the Astonishing legends episode on Greyfriars kirkyard it is without doubt one of the scariest things I've ever heard on a podcast.
I think you’re the first American I’ve come across who pronounces Edinburgh properly, as it should be. Congratulations!
YES! this is the very first thing I noticed!
Definitely visit Dean Village in Edinburgh. A unique beautiful place in the heart of the city.
Edinburgh is really yet at its best in autumn when it’s moody and the buildings all look more gothic and impressive
Thanks for visiting my home city and for such a positive impression.
Haste ye back! 🏴🇺🇸
In my opinion, Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
I visited Edinburgh and the highlands a few years ago and it was amazing.
I'm coming back in December and this video made me so excited about it! Loved it ❤️
It really is! That's so exciting that you are going back!
As a local, it's always lovely to see how others see the city and what they enjoy.
her smiley face always cheers me up, lovely couple, many thanks
Our pleasure! Thank you!
So refreshing to see a travel vlog that isn't instantly all about Harry Potter when going to Edinburgh, the fact you started with Trainspotting was amazing.
I hope you had a chance to visit Glasgow? As beautiful as Edinburgh is and I will admit its prettier than Glasgow, it just doesn't have the same vibe, nightlife, edginess as Glasgow does.
Glad you enjoyed it! We do have a Glasgow video coming up too. We have to come back and spend more time in Scotland though. So much more to see.
That's because it isn't as poor as Glasgow, and therefore Glasgow is a far more dangerous city.
Glasgow is not any more dangerous than any other City. The Glaswegians are great. Better than Edinburgh Folk. Much friendlier. I have lived in both and I prefer Glasgow. 🏴@@daveaglasgow
I like how you visit cemeteries. I don't think it's morbid. Contemplating our mortality in such peaceful places makes life all the sweeter.
I’ve spent many an hour traipsing through cemeteries reading the headstones, nothing morbid about it at all.
@@christinedugmore Sounds pretty much like the dictionary definition of 'morbid' to me.
Most of them are really beautiful.
@@TheMagicGeekdom they really are!!
@@TheMagicGeekdom The Paris cemetery is fascinating, everyone who’s famous is there, Oscar Wilde, Chopin, Edith Piaf etc.
First time subscriber. Great video. Edinburgh pronunciation was spot on.
LOL! My daughter walked past you in the background! OMG, sending this to her immediately. BTW Ensign Ewart is pronounced ‘en-sin you-art’
Wow, that's so funny. What a small world!
en-sign you-art. The US military would pronounce it en-sin, however.
I’m so glad you discovered Bobby. My childhood pet was a dog named after Grayfriar’s Bobby. I kept hoping you didn’t miss that. It is such a sweet story if you’re a dog person.
The haggis, neaps and tatties at 2:10 looked good - but no comment??
Hey! I've been subscribed to you for a few months now, love your videos and your personalities. I'm half Scottish and growing up I spent pretty much every holiday during my school years up in Scotland because I've got family that live up there too. It's very interesting sitting here being the British person that I am and watching two Americans have their take on it! Really entertaining and funny! Scotland is beautiful, always so much to do and explore x
Watch the Classic Film "Greyfriar's Bobby" Very sad, but a great film.
Hiii I work at Real Mary Kings Close and i am big fans of your channel! Sadly don't think I was working the day you visited. I sent your video to the team & we are delighted you had a great tour with us :). Really glad you feel like you learnt something from it and had a great trip to Edinburgh, I've lived in the city 3 years and am still absolutely amazed at it!!!!! Safe travels :)
Awe, thank you so much! I'm sorry you weren't there when we were. We would have loved to talk to you. Thank you for sharing it. We really enjoyed the tour a lot.
As a Scot. I'm happy to see this because I love Edinburgh
As an Englishman you should be proud It is amazing in ways London is not
It is a lovely place.
Loved the Trainspotting reference and the Decaon Brodie pub cellars are believed to be haunted ! 👌👍
Oh that's fun! Thanks for watching :)
@@TheMagicGeekdom Excellent travel vlog,overall : next time in Edin.,grab a pint in 'The Black Bull' the pub straight opposite the steps which Renton (Ewan MacGregor) runs down,before being hit by the car and laughing manically in the windscreen ! 👌👍
LOVE the Trainspotting intro!!
GREAT INTRO!! I love the architecture in Edinburgh too. I always say that it looks amazing in any weather. Sun, snow, clouds, rain, always atmospheric and gorgeous!
So fun that you went to Deacon Brodies! I tried haggis there 😉
I live in West Wales and I have seen a number of Americans visiting the UK, they go to Bath, Scotland, York and of course London but I have not seen one where they visit Wales, there is so much to enjoy here, Cardiff Bay is fabulous, Swansea Gower coast and the jewel harbour town of Tenby in Pembrokshire. The Jurassic coastline of Pembrokshire is stunning for walks.
I had a port stop in Holyhead, Wales, last spring, and LOVED it! We took a tour, north Wales adventure, including Snowdonia NP, and that long named town I can't remember or pronounce, LOL! One of my favorite tours and places, and I've had many ports to tour, and places I've stayed! So, some of us Americans love your country!
08:50 - Fio - the 'Ensign Ewart' pub - Ewart is pronounced as 'Yoo-art' 😊
I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed Edinburgh🥰I’m born and bred in Edinburgh and my husband proposed at Edinburgh Castle. Then after we walked down to our favourite pub The Ensign Ewart!♥️I’m awfy proud of my hometown, it’s awfy Bonnie!♥️🏴♥️
One of the happiest memories of my life is exploring the underground streets, Greyfriars graveyard and hidden alleys with my kids one Halloween night.
OMG - I loved your Trainspotting homage 😂
Thanks! 😃
Next time you're in Edinburgh, go check out Craigmillar Castle. Built in the 14th Century. It's a lot less of a tourist trap and has even better views.
Welcome to Scotland 🏴
Thank you!
Loving these videos & hearing your thoughts on British culture, architecture & culinary delights!
Sadly, when you live in a place, you often forget to appreciate what's right on your doorstep.
I spent my 30th birthday weekend in Edinburgh & we ended up _way_ too hung over to do any of the touristy bits. But such a great vibe & amazing people - as is standard in Scotland 🏴 😊
When used as a road name, 'Close' is pronounced as in 'close to you' as apposed to 'close the door'
Thanks, Ian!
The Cemetary is much better from 11:45pm when it's dark. We had a great time Investigating it. Underground Edinburgh is spooky and you can feel it within a short time of being there.
I love your UK travel Vlogs - you really do take your time to explore and experience. I live in a medieval city - Exeter, which has underground passages. Even though I've lived here for the majority of my life, I still like to go underground and explore them every few years.
Thank you!
Exeter looks beautiful! We need to add that to our list of places to visit.
Just discovered you guys last week when I was out sick and missing the UK and am thinking of going back. My Scottish friend is trying to get me to come stay in Scotland for awhile, specifically in Glasgow..so I love seeing these!! I'd love to see more of the types of food that are different from England. Can't wait for more videos!!! 😊
Thank you so much!
@@margaretnicol3423 No I love traveling and hearing where all to go! He said he wanted me to try their pizza though? Which I was confused at first lol..he said they have great pizza. I'll save these places in case I head there next year. Thanks for the tips!! I traveled to Europe when I was first 16..and I loved it..but it's always helpful to have people give suggestions where to go so you're not missing things!! 😊
Edinburgh may be a tourist centre, but it's an amazing city. I'd advise a visit. It's got a unique atmosphere. I lived there as a little kid and my earliest memories are of Edinburgh
The Ensign Ewart is named after a member of the Royal Scots Greys who captured a French Eagle at the Battle of Waterloo. The Eagle is on display in the regimental museum in Edinburgh Castle.
When you were at Greyfriars Kirkyard, did you look at the Mortsafes over some of the graves. These are cages over a grave to stop the grave robbers digging up the recently buried. Most famous of the 19th century grave robbers in Edinburgh were Burke and Hare.
Except that they didn't actually rob graves. They cut out the middleman by just getting their victims drunk, smothering them and flogging the bodies to the medical schools -it cut out all that tedious spadework! Burke was sentenced to be hanged and then publicly dissected, and he's still helping medical science because they kept his skeleton afterwards -lovely!
Wow, I don't think we noticed that while we were there.
@@TheMagicGeekdom en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortsafe#/media/File:Mortsafe,_Greyfriars_Kirk.jpg
Love the trainspotting start
Thank you!
Recently started watching your videos on the UK (loving them by the way, they remind me how lucky I am) and then watched some of your earlier stuff. My mind is boggled! Love your curiousity and positivity. Keep exploring, you're an absolute joy.
I’m so jealous of your underground tour!!! It was the one thing we didn’t have time for and I desperately wanted to go. So glad you got to go and enjoyed it! Cheers! Dara
Highly recommended Mary King Close tour, if you get the chance next time.
It's amazing how far underground you actually go, and the buildings are still there. Its mad.
Maybe people arrive later at Edinburgh Castle to see the gun salute at 1pm - but you can hear it everywhere!
That makes sense!
@@TheMagicGeekdomthat's the capital of Scotland
@@TheMagicGeekdomThe Cannon that goes off at 1 pm every day is called, Mons Meg. I'm not sure why 😂🏴
At one o'clock in the city centre tourists jump out of their skins and locals check their watches.
I'm so surprised you didn't see The Last Drop, which was where the gallows used to sit in the Grassmarket, and also a great pub nearby.
We need to next time. It looks cool.
My sister went up to Scotland a few years ago and one of the things she saw was The Falkirk Wheel. Not a historical landmark, but none the less, an amazing sight. I think you can pay to go on a canal boat through the wheel. Definitely worth Googling to see what you think of it. I'm not sure there's another one in the entire UK.
That looks really interesting. We might have to check that out next time we're in Scotland.
As a Falkirk local I'm so glad you enjoyed your visit to the Wheel!
Its was the only rotating boat lift in the world when it was built, I believe it may still be the only one. Well worth a visit.
I maybe taking a wee wild stab in the dark here but are you guys a fan of Trainspotting per chance?
And definitely a cold Coke tastes better out of a glass bottle
We might like it a little.
Coke is MUCH better out of a glass bottle.
@@TheMagicGeekdom yeah coke in a glass bottle is the best only coke I drink
That was very enjoyable, thank you. I love the city but no longer live there, though do try to visit every year. Edinburgh has so much more than what you experienced, which is mainly the Old Town. The New Town is blocks of wonderful Georgian architecture and cobblestone streets leading down a long hill to the fabulous village of Stockbridge, though to get there first make your way to Moray Place and walk through to Ainslie Place and Randolph Crescent - the longest example of connected Georgian architecture in the world. From there turn right, walk a minute and you are on the Dean Bridge. Observe views from both sides before going down Bell's Brae, adjacent to the house at the near end of the bridge and going down into Dean Village. At the bottom of that hill, continue straight ahead between the buildings - do not go right and cross the bridge. The coolest view is had when going straight, which I only realised this year! Follow the walkway then cross the Water of Leith on the wee metal footbridge that takes you around the large red sandstone edifice that is Well Court, a former residence for working people. Then complete the circle by crossing over the stone bridge before turning left and walking under the Dean Bridge. Follow along about 10 minutes, go up the steps and keep left on the wee stone bridge before turning right on the street and carrying on following the water. This gets your to Stockbridge which is mainly to the left, though also interesting on the right with St. Stephen Street and Circus Lane (go up the lane and come back down the street)...lots of wee shops, eats etc. The building at the bridge with the clock tower offers fine pizza, with riverside alfresco dining, the the lower level Bailee pub at the near end of St. Stephen Street is a historical hang. Then follow the path alongside the pizza place and come up to road level a few minutes later on Glenogle Road. In addition to the large Glenogle Baths (with chimney) there is a series of short dead-end streets (the stop at the Water of Leith) lined with quaint two-floor buildings. Folk living downstairs enter from one side. Upstairs residents enter from the other. They both have gardens and need never see their neighbour.
At the end of Glenogle Road, if you are up to it, turn left and walk a few minutes to the Royal Botanical Gardens.
If you've run out of steam, turn right instead of left and walk back up the hill into the city centre. Go straight ahead or veer to the right up Brandon Terrance which leads to Dundas Street.
This is a bit of a walk for some folk, but you can also cut it short by turning right at Stockbridge and heading up the hill. This is my fave place to take friends who visit the city - they absolutely love it. And hopefully you will too. I suggest you do a Google map tour to assess the suitability. I assure you that you will not be disappointed.
I love Edinburgh, used to have to go up there regularly for work. Haven't been for a few years, but would happily go back as a tourist.
It really is beautiful.
Fortunate enough to live in Fife across the bridge from Edinburgh, love it there 😌 definitely a lot of hills and stairs so you do a lot of walking 😅
Hey how are you both .... Great video ..... Got suggestions for you try York very old bulidings etc
We loved York,
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We'd love to go back and spend more time there.
I loved your Trainspotting episode very much , passed there many times in my younger days, and had a pint in the Black Bull Pub.
Headstones - in other churchyards, the headstones have been moved and the graves stay where they were. Not sure if this applies to Greyfriars. The memorials seem too big. You found the famous statue of Greyfriars’ Bobby. The neighbours have quiet neighbours!
Quiet neighbors does seem like an advantage of living next door.
Glad you are enjoying your trip! Sure you would enjoy a walk around Dean Village in Edinburgh. It's a residential area but very beautiful.
Edinburgh is a wonderful city. I try to go once a year and the period on the run up to Christmas is the city at its best.
I really like the Camera obscurer & of course a walk around the castle.
Slàinte Mhath.
I'll bet it's lovely at Christmas time. Have to add that to our long list of things to do.
Edinburgh is the only place in the world where you can you up a flight of stairs while going downhill. For food, I recommend Oink to get a pig sandwich. Get there early though. They only do one pig a day and the place shuts when it's done. There's one at the bottom of the royal mile, and another on Victoria Street. For a walk, take the Water of Leith walkway through Dean Village, go under the bridge, and go up to the Gallery of Modern Art and see The Master of the Universe there.
Thanks for all the suggestions. Oink looks really good.
Cemeteries, my sister lives in a house with a 1st floor (2nd floor U.S.) lounge. it overlooks an old cemetery in Plymouth Devon. Urban foxes, rabbits and birdlife including a breeding flock of feral parrots. Yes in the evening she has the most peaceful human neighbours.
They kind of seem like ideal neighbors to be honest.
a lot of people in Edinburgh tend to avoid the ensign ewart because they were refusing to serve soldiers which is strange considering its location beneath the castle, also if you ever come to Edinburgh again avoid eating on the royal mile when its tourist time because the prices are rediculous
I love your Trainspotting inspired intro 😂 and the fact you can pronounce Edinburgh!
Thank you for enjoying my home city. You guys are more than welcome.
Thank you so much! We have since been back, but didn't make a video. We really love the city. One of our favorites that we've ever been to.
There is so much to see in Edinburgh. The Castle alone is a full day out, then you have Holyrood Palace, HMY Britannia, Mary King's Close, Gladstone's Land... yeah I love Edinburgh.
Kudos on the Trainspotting intro. Well done. 👍
Thank you so much 😀
Loving your video's and glad you're enjoying your travels over here.
I'm in The Kingdom of Fife, over the water when you were looking from upon high.
Be well, cheers 🍻
Thank you!
Fife looks really lovely.
Edinburgh Zoo is Good if you like different animals but it is very hilly in the zoo nice views of edinburgh at the top its been years since i was last there
Aha! Our town! Been looking forward to this!
Hope we did an alright job.
I wonder if Cardiff is on your list of spots to visit as its pretty geeky unless you don't watch doctor who or torchwood.
It's refreshing to hear americans pronounce my capital property. Its lovely to see how much you loved it.
Anthony Bourdain @ 0:31 !!
I went in Deacon Brodie's this August,it was a lovely gastro pub
Edinburgh is beautiful and historic. One of our favourite places! Did you stay at Prestonfield House? We ate in their restaurant (Rhubarb) and it was so special.
Yay! You finally did my home town. Manchester is the third biggest city in England so only enough time to scratch the surface; but you went to some great places. Please come to Leeds soon!
Lived in Edinburgh as a child, and went back there for college and then stayed for many years.
Thanks for pronouncing the city’s name correctly, most tourists mangle it!
She pronounced it Edinbra, tourists also say Edinberg, Edinboro & Glascow.
That beginning was unexpected and brilliant.
Thank you!
Next time you come, go beyond the city centre. Some of the best parts of the city are a little further. Try Leith Walk to the shore, just beyond the east end of princes street. Some of the best food.
Oh! Flower of Scotland when will we see, your like again.
That fought and died for your wee bit hill and glen?💜
It is a pretty national anthem.
Love Edinburgh. My grandad's second cousin sorry don't know what that makes him to me was the famous Scottish actor Andrew Cruickshank famous for the TV show Doctor Findlays case book. He was in the film Grayfriers Bobby.
That's so cool!
I knew you would enjoy Edinburgh, this place is amazing, my home city.
So happy you done the Marry King tour, done that a few years ago myself,and it was an eye opener. Yip took me that long even as a local.
Tip from me to people who may visit in the future,do the Mary King tour, rather than the Castle.
For your next visit to Edinburgh, visit the Zoo, go and see the Pandas, or for a freebie and as you like your views go up Arthur Seat.
Enjoy the rest of Edinburgh and safe travels.
I'm glad you checked out Mary Kings Close that was a good decision. There's another haunted place similar I've never been to called The Vaults. There's a long running UK paranormal show called Most Haunted who visited both locations and in the vaults the camera man got scratches on his body. You might find it on RUclips. I saw Mary's Milk Bar about two weeks ago and wondered why there was such a large queue outside.
We do need to check out The Vaults next time we are there.
@@TheMagicGeekdom it was crazy the sound guy literally felt his body being scratched and had red marks along his body. I try to keep an open mind about that sort of stuff. If you head down the hill just passed the Balmoral hotel heading in the direction of Leith docks there are a couple of nice record shops. One is called Vinyl Villains the other Elvis Shakespeare.
Hey Both,
Only been subscribed a few months but just wanted to say I love your vids. Great to see your take on the UK but love watching your US vids too (esp the food stuff). The quality of your vids (production, content etc) also far outshines others doing the same.
Hope you both had a great time here (love that you loved Liverpool - shame you couldn’t do a proper vid in Manchester) & safe travels atm. Keep well n grand!
Thank you so much! The compliments mean a lot to us.
We're planning on doing a proper Manchester video on our next trip.
No worries and thank you for replying! I know you must get a million suggestions re UK stuff but would be great to see a Manc vid (& also happily suggest some more places around the North West) if/when you’re able to visit us again. (North Welsh & Northern Irish here, based in Manchester but loves Liverpool & Merseyside!) Glad you both enjoyed your time here - especially in the North!
Keep up the good work! Safe travels and Scottsdale looked amazing! Need me some of those jalapeño biscuits!
Edinburgh castle doesn't really have much to do when you get in there. The Scottish Crown jewels are about three items. Plus the museums are ok if you are into military stuff. Needs to be something for kids, and things going on to entertain.
Looks like an interesting place, seems you had a good time there. I've driven through Edinburgh several times but never stopped to have a look around, must get around to it one day. Generally speaking I think you get a much better impression of what a country is really like by visiting smaller towns and villages rather than the big cities. That's not just UK but certainly most countries I've ever visited.
Really enjoying the vids of your trip.
Well, as a Scot who has lived and worked in different countries and visited quite a few more, I would tend to agree with you about visiting smaller towns and villages to get a better idea of the country. Nevertheless, I still think that you can get a pretty good idea of what Scotland is generally like from stopping (spending a few days) in Edinburgh.
Thank you. We do need to visit some of the smaller towns in Scotland the next time we're there. It's something we loved in England.
Did you see the old American Flag with a 2 masted schooner etched on the old cell door? it was left by a sailor who was captured during the revolutionary wars.
Loved this vlog...and Edinburgh is just an amazing city. So many beautiful places in the UK, I'm lucky to live here, but also thankful I'm finally flying back to Florida next weekend! For some theme park fun. Like you guys, I just love different cultures and mooching around your supermarkets and trying different foods etc .
Thanks for sharing your adventures, your such a lovely couple x
Fun! Hope you enjoy your time in Florida. We'll be back there later this year. What's your favorite ride in Florida?
@@TheMagicGeekdom ohhh hard one! Not been since 2018. And it was mako at seaworld. Sooo good haha.
But really excited to try tje new velocicoaster and hagrids!
We are not doing Disney this trip. Bur busch gardens for the first time! So should be good fun 😁
What's yours????
that Trainspotting renactment was cute, hah ha😅
Pleasant City, has an identity like no other Scottish City. Transport links are good. Very expensive
You need to fit as a fiddle to visit Edinburgh those stairs definitely separate the weak from the strong 😳
That is fair.
Loving the intro 🙌😂🤣😎🇬🇧🏴
Thank you so much!
@@TheMagicGeekdom very welcome. Love your content 🤓😊. You guys should visit Birmingham sometime home of the industrial revolution 🙌.
well done guys, very enjoyable, im jealous of that ice cream
Thank you! That ice cream was wonderful!
Fab video! I'm so pleased
you made it to Mary's Milk Bar. The flavours are delicious! A trip to The Shore at Leith, & Stockbridge (& the Botanic Gardens) are also worth doing 🙂 During University term time the Grassmarket is usually rammed with students at the weekend (& quite often Hen & Stag parties!) locals tend to steer clear, & drink closer to home. There are some fairly historic bars though! So glad you had a great time xx
The Ensign Ewart is named after a soldier who captured a French Eagle at Waterloo. He’s buried on the castle in esplanade.
I like watching vids of what people think of my country. 'Tae see us as ithers see us'. Next time, best view of the castle is from the roof of the National Museum. I hope the rest of your trip was good. Looking forward to your vids. Take care. 😘
Noted! Thank you for watching!
Glasgow’s definitely Scotland’s best city.
Definitely not 😂
We do have a Glasgow video coming up.
Next you need to go to Săpânța in Romania and check out the 'merry cemetery' there as well.
Fun fact about the old city tour. When they were talking about the plague I coughed, and they improvised and said it was spreading, Oooo~ Then I mysteriously vanish...because I had to rush off to catch a train xD
Oh, man. That's really great. 😂
6:12 Edinburgh Castle has been besieged 23 times so far...
Omg the Trainspotting throwback was awesome :) x
Thank you! It was a fun little part to make.
Love your enthusiasm and your observations are spot on. Glad you’re having such a great time.
Thanks so much!
Nice videos 📹 I live In England- South Staffordshire . Literally addicted to your channel right now .
Awesome! Thank you!
@@TheMagicGeekdom i can see your grind too well done 👏
The Ensign Ewart was the first pub I visited in Edinburgh way back in the early 80's. I went back a few times. It's pronounced "ensign you-art"
There's so many places in the UK worth visiting but perhaps not enough hours in your holiday. Some of my favourite places in England are Chester, Windsor and Chichester. Beautiful market town's with amazing cathedrals. Surrey is good for theme parks and parakeets. If you jump to Northern Ireland you'd need to visit the giant's causeway and Belfast. In Scotland there's the three cities Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen but you've also the rural and coastal towns and villages. Depending on which way you go will depend on what you'll see. Typically farming or fishing but most certainly industry. Some nice coastal towns in Scotland with history just like every place that exists really. Edinburgh's a great gem of Scotlands it's sad about what happened to grey friars Bobby a lovely warm but very sad film. Long after bobby's owner died he would not leave his owners graveside. Have a nice rest of your holiday and thanks for the videos. Your a lovely couple with great energy.
It's nice to hear an American saying Edinburgh corectly
Some say it like Edinburg or Edinboro
Haha best start to the video ever! This is my city and glad you visited! Deacon Brodie was also hanged by the gallows that he made! I feel like Craigmillar castle is so much more interesting as well as Stirling castle is so much better. I'm not a fan of this castle! Holyrood palace is a good place to visit too! Love Greyfriars Bobby! I live about 10 mins away from the grass market! So glad you visited and enjoyed my city, come back soon ya hear!!
I say this in every Edinburgh reaction video...... Im English so firstly Feck the Scots but in all honesty Edinburgh is THEE most friendly and beautiful city I`ve ever been to in the world, I`ve been a few times and I find the people, bars and most of all the buildings quite amazing, Kudos Scotland, also your country side blows ours away for sure
We love England too, but Scotland was beautiful and we need to spend some more time there.
Thomas Riddell (Tom Riddle from HP) is a distant relative. Most of my Scottish side of my family are buried there as they're from Edinburgh including my Dad recently.
please come back to UK and do more videos!! Great content :)
We have some plans to come back. Hopefully, it will be soon.
@@TheMagicGeekdom Would be cool to come in November / December and see our Christmas markets and festive foods :) Manchester's is particularly good.