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Photoset: Edinburgh Fringe 2015

Posted on August 15, 2017November 2, 2022 by Julie

Although I wrote this more than two weeks ago, today is the day that I’m coming home from my 2017 trip to Edinburgh. And what better August photoset than pictures from my previous trip?

EdFringe 2015: The Caledonian Sleeper loco at London Euston

EdFringe 2015: The Caledonian Sleeper seated carriage

Edinburgh Castle in the morning

Edinburgh's skyline from North Bridge

Portobello Beach

Stand 6 bar, Edinburgh

Edinburgh sunset from North Bridge

Edinburgh Castle from Princes Street

Get Your Own Back Live

Giraffe sculptures in Edinburgh

V Good & Co Defence Lawyers

Grassmarket at night with Edinburgh Castle illuminated in the background

Euro Hostel Edinburgh Halls

Euro Hostels Edinburgh Halls

Arthur's Seat

Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat

The Scott Monument from Princes Street Gardens

The Caledonian Sleeper at Edinburgh Waverley

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