Absolutely magical like something out of a fairy tale. Make sure to check it out at night also to see the lighting. 

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#fallingseason  During our trip to Loch Lomond , we took the ferry from the scenic village of Luss on the West side of the loch to the village Balmaha on the east side of the loch. 

The crossing took around 45 minutes and we sailed at about 13:15 , we arrived at 14:00 and the last boat was at 15:30. 90 minutes was more yjan enough to explore the small village , look around the shop and walk around the scenic trail near the ferry drop off .

The scenic trail was a highlights,  going up to elevation through woodland and emerging into clearing with Spectacular viens of the Loch .

Do be careful to pay attention to the time of the last ferry as if it is missed , the only way back os a cold swim. 

If you visiting Loch lomond without a car ,Balmaha is a must see and can be visited with relative ease with proper planning. 

Balmaha Boat Yard

<a class='topicItem' href='https://us.trip.com/moments/tag-1767957-fallingseason/'>#fallingseason</a>  During our trip to Loch Lomond , we took the ferry from the scenic village of Luss on the West side of the loch to the village Balmaha on the east side of the loch. 

The crossing took around 45 minutes and we sailed at about 13:15 , we arrived at 14:00 and the last boat was at 15:30. 90 minutes was more yjan enough to explore the small village , look around the shop and walk around the scenic trail near the ferry drop off .

The scenic trail was a highlights,  going up to elevation through woodland and emerging into clearing with Spectacular viens of the Loch .

Do be careful to pay attention to the time of the last ferry as if it is missed , the only way back os a cold swim. 

If you visiting Loch lomond without a car ,Balmaha is a must see and can be visited with relative ease with proper planning. 

Loch Lomond village Escape  – Balmaha Boat Yard

Loch Lomond village Escape 

Address - L’Artigiano Edinburgh, 73 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh EH3 9PU

Ambiance/Facilities - Pleasant Italian restaurant with relaxed atmosphere, appropriately decorated for Christmas without being over the top.
Highlights - The pizza of course . Authentic Italian pizza made in a wood fire stone oven with fantastic fresh ingredients. The pizza was very tasty and almost as good as in Naples but not quite 

Avg. Price per Person - Pizzas range from the cheapest being £9 to the most expensive being £12, it is also possible to order to take away . For the quality this is excellent value.

Rating - 4/5

Fountainbridge

Address - L’Artigiano Edinburgh, 73 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh EH3 9PU

Ambiance/Facilities - Pleasant Italian restaurant with relaxed atmosphere, appropriately decorated for Christmas without being over the top.
Highlights - The pizza of course . Authentic Italian pizza made in a wood fire stone oven with fantastic fresh ingredients. The pizza was very tasty and almost as good as in Naples but not quite 

Avg. Price per Person - Pizzas range from the cheapest being &pound;9 to the most expensive being &pound;12, it is also possible to order to take away . For the quality this is excellent value.

Rating - 4/5

Restaurant L'Artigiano - Pizza lunch  – Fountainbridge

Restaurant L'Artigiano - Pizza lunch 

Getting There - From the visitors car park of Rosslyn chapel , turn down the lane towards the cemetery and follow the signs towards the gun powder mill. Eventually you will reach the entrance with a sign saying "Roslin Glen Country Park". 

Attractions - On the walk there are some small waterfalls, a old gunpowder mill,a castle and views of the Pentland hills. Do note the castle is currently closed for renovations and can only be seen at a distance. 

Amenities : Be aware the closest cafe and toilet facilities will be at the Roslyn chapel visitor centre. Once departed ,there will be no access until you return. 

Overall : A very pleasant walk on mostly flat terrain , inclines are at a minimum and this is a very nice place to come for walkers of all abilities.

Roslin Glen Country Park

Getting There - From the visitors car park of Rosslyn chapel , turn down the lane towards the cemetery and follow the signs towards the gun powder mill. Eventually you will reach the entrance with a sign saying &quot;Roslin Glen Country Park&quot;. 

Attractions - On the walk there are some small waterfalls, a old gunpowder mill,a castle and views of the Pentland hills. Do note the castle is currently closed for renovations and can only be seen at a distance. 

Amenities : Be aware the closest cafe and toilet facilities will be at the Roslyn chapel visitor centre. Once departed ,there will be no access until you return. 

Overall : A very pleasant walk on mostly flat terrain , inclines are at a minimum and this is a very nice place to come for walkers of all abilities.

Easy Hike through Roslin Glen forest  – Roslin Glen Country Park

Easy Hike through Roslin Glen forest 

Getting There - There are expensive tours that will go to Rosslyn chapel , but it's actually very cheap and easy to get there from Edinburgh city centre. Get the 37 bus from Princes Street heading towards Penicuik , the bus takes around 40 minutes and will take you directly outside Rosslyn chapel. 

Features - The chapel also has a visitor centre with a gift shop which has a wide range of popular Scottish products and a cafe. 

Food & Restaurants - Other than the visitor centre cafe, there is also another cafe and a pub/hotel located at the bus stop where you will get off. 

Overall : The chapel is very small but lovely , it will not take too long to see . There is also a cemetery outside and a nice walking trail through the forest if you have more time in the area . Rating 4/5.

Rosslyn Chapel

Getting There - There are expensive tours that will go to Rosslyn chapel , but it's actually very cheap and easy to get there from Edinburgh city centre. Get the 37 bus from Princes Street heading towards Penicuik , the bus takes around 40 minutes and will take you directly outside Rosslyn chapel. 

Features - The chapel also has a visitor centre with a gift shop which has a wide range of popular Scottish products and a cafe. 

Food &amp; Restaurants - Other than the visitor centre cafe, there is also another cafe and a pub/hotel located at the bus stop where you will get off. 

Overall : The chapel is very small but lovely , it will not take too long to see . There is also a cemetery outside and a nice walking trail through the forest if you have more time in the area . Rating 4/5.

Day Trip to Rosslyn chapel  – Rosslyn Chapel

Day Trip to Rosslyn chapel 

Address - Located in the visitor centre of Rosslyn chapel , a great place to stop to refresh before a long walk into the Roslin Glen country park.

Facilities - There are toilets conveniently located in the visitor centre next to the cafe. 

Highlights - 
Avg. Price per Person - For a large latte it was £3.20 and the carrot cake was £3.60. The coffee was of a very good quality and despite being gluten free , the carrot cake was actually really delicious . The cafe also serve an assortment of basic sandwiches served with fries , sweet treats like brownies and even serve alcoholic beverages. 

Rating - 5 stars . Good value for money despite being located in a tourism hot spot.

Rosslyn Chapel visitor centre cafe

Address - Located in the visitor centre of Rosslyn chapel , a great place to stop to refresh before a long walk into the Roslin Glen country park.

Facilities - There are toilets conveniently located in the visitor centre next to the cafe. 

Highlights - 
Avg. Price per Person - For a large latte it was &pound;3.20 and the carrot cake was &pound;3.60. The coffee was of a very good quality and despite being gluten free , the carrot cake was actually really delicious . The cafe also serve an assortment of basic sandwiches served with fries , sweet treats like brownies and even serve alcoholic beverages. 

Rating - 5 stars . Good value for money despite being located in a tourism hot spot.

Rosslyn visitor centre Cafe  – Rosslyn Chapel visitor centre cafe

Rosslyn visitor centre Cafe 

Getting to St James park from Newcastle central train station is very easy , it is only a 12 minute walk so you can arrive quite close to the start of the game . 

Onn the way to the away supporters entrance , see the statue of Bobby Robson and a bar on the right . It was very easy and quick to enter the stadium but be ready to climb many stairs to get to your seat . 

Inside the stadium, there is easy access to toilets and possible to buy some fast food and beer. Do note I. the UK it is not permitted to take your beer to your seat . 

The actual game itself was of a very poor quality from both teams and was not the usual high standard of the premier League but there was a great atmosphere anyway . Newcastle won the game 1-0 and the home crowd went away very happy with the result .

St. James' Park

Premier League :Newcastle United Vs Chelsea  – St. James' Park

Premier League :Newcastle United Vs Chelsea 

Booked via Trip.com and got a £10 discount on return tickets compared to buying at the station.
LNER trains are always quite comfortable ,with access to toilets and a bar to get food and drinks, including alcoholic beverages. 

The actual journey to Newcastle was very scenic and it helped that it was a rare sunny November day in the North . There were excellent coastal views throughout the roughly 90 minute trip , highlights being Berwick upon Tweed and the Tyne bridge as you enter Newcastle . 

Overall this was a great way to see more of the country if you have limited time here in the UK and the train route was fast and convenient .

Newcastle

Booked via Trip.com and got a &pound;10 discount on return tickets compared to buying at the station.
LNER trains are always quite comfortable ,with access to toilets and a bar to get food and drinks, including alcoholic beverages. 

The actual journey to Newcastle was very scenic and it helped that it was a rare sunny November day in the North . There were excellent coastal views throughout the roughly 90 minute trip , highlights being Berwick upon Tweed and the Tyne bridge as you enter Newcastle . 

Overall this was a great way to see more of the country if you have limited time here in the UK and the train route was fast and convenient .

Edinburgh to Newcastle Train with LNER – Newcastle

Edinburgh to Newcastle Train with LNER

Located on Princes st near the Balmoral hotel , this station has many different entrances from all sides and can also be easily accessed from Old Town. Specifically at the Old town entrance there is a drop off zone of travelling by taxi.

Inside the station there is good access to toilets and they can be used free of charge, no penalties apply . There is also an excellent variety of cafes , fast food and even access to supermarkets within the station . 

Whether Departing the station or arriving , be sure to look out for the stunning views of Arthur's seat before/after the the tunnel. This is a very busy station but easy to navigate and find the correct platform for your train .

Edinburgh

 Day trip from Edinburgh Waverley  – Edinburgh

 Day trip from Edinburgh Waverley 

Getting There - Grassmarket can easily be reached either from The Meadows , Lothian road or can even take the steps down from Edinburgh castle . 

Food & Restaurants - The area is full of great restaurants and bars catering to both big and small budgets alike , there is something for everyone from Steak served with seafood, Italian and French cuisine .

Shopping - There are plenty of souvenir shops, boutiques and shops to get excellent Whiskey particularly on West Bow . 

Where to stay : There is also a option to suit all budgets , from the high end Wilde city apartments to the budget Kickass hostels located on both the South and North ends of Grassmarket.

Grassmarket

Getting There - Grassmarket can easily be reached either from The Meadows , Lothian road or can even take the steps down from Edinburgh castle . 

Food &amp; Restaurants - The area is full of great restaurants and bars catering to both big and small budgets alike , there is something for everyone from Steak served with seafood, Italian and French cuisine .

Shopping - There are plenty of souvenir shops, boutiques and shops to get excellent Whiskey particularly on West Bow . 

Where to stay : There is also a option to suit all budgets , from the high end Wilde city apartments to the budget Kickass hostels located on both the South and North ends of Grassmarket.

Lunch time Wander Grassmarket  – Grassmarket

Lunch time Wander Grassmarket 

Located just a short walk from Grassmarket and the Meadows , Greyfriars Kirkyard is the resting place of the famous dog Bobby . 

The cemetery is not big , but on a nice day you can come and enjoy the castle views and find a little bit of serenity within the city. 

Amenities / Restaurants: At both entrances ,there is access to plenty of restaurants . Notably at the northern entrance is Greyfriars Bobby's bar for a quick pint after some ghost hunting . 

Greyfriars Kirkyard is a must visit on a trip to Edinburgh and should be experienced both during the day for the spectacular views and also at night for something a little bit more spooky. 

#spooktaculartrip

Greyfriars Kirkyard Edinburgh

Will definitely try that! Thanks for sharing

Located just a short walk from Grassmarket and the Meadows , Greyfriars Kirkyard is the resting place of the famous dog Bobby . 

The cemetery is not big , but on a nice day you can come and enjoy the castle views and find a little bit of serenity within the city. 

Amenities / Restaurants: At both entrances ,there is access to plenty of restaurants . Notably at the northern entrance is Greyfriars Bobby's bar for a quick pint after some ghost hunting . 

Greyfriars Kirkyard is a must visit on a trip to Edinburgh and should be experienced both during the day for the spectacular views and also at night for something a little bit more spooky. 

<a class='topicItem' href='https://us.trip.com/moments/tag-296877-spooktaculartrip/'>#spooktaculartrip</a>

Winters walk through Kirkyard  – Greyfriars Kirkyard Edinburgh

Winters walk through Kirkyard 

Getting There - Located in the Meadows ,a short walk from Old town in Edinburgh.

Amenities: There are toilets located in the north side of the park, about 5 minutes from the exhibition. There are shops and food vans very close by .

Highlights : The born free Forever exhibition consists of statues of 25 lions ,all of which have an impressive level of detail. So much so that a morning runner may get a fright if unaware the lions are there . The exhibition was placed in the meadows to bring awareness to the endangered status of lions and to promote conservation efforts .

Dates to view: The exhibition will be in the meadows until January 2023 until it is moved elsewhere .

The Meadows

Born Free Forever - Pride of Lions Exhibit  – The Meadows

Born Free Forever - Pride of Lions Exhibit 

Getting There - Can get the 101 bus to Midlothian snow sports centre where the hike to Allermuir hill begins. It can take around 2 hours to get to Allermuir hill and if you follow the signed trail ,you will pass the Highland cows on the way . 

It is mostly a easy route with only a few very steep climbs up hill but can be harder in windy conditions 

Amenities :There are no toilets at the start of the hike,we didn't check but maybe you could find toilets in the snowsport center which you will pass on the way . 

Verdict : Excellent hike and #mountainview close to Edinburgh city centre one hour away by bus . Beautiful scenery and wildlife .

Getting There - Can get the 101 bus to Midlothian snow sports centre where the hike to Allermuir hill begins. It can take around 2 hours to get to Allermuir hill and if you follow the signed trail ,you will pass the Highland cows on the way . 

It is mostly a easy route with only a few very steep climbs up hill but can be harder in windy conditions 

Amenities :There are no toilets at the start of the hike,we didn't check but maybe you could find toilets in the snowsport center which you will pass on the way . 

Verdict : Excellent hike and <a class='topicItem' href='https://us.trip.com/moments/tag-37321-mountainview/'>#mountainview</a> close to Edinburgh city centre one hour away by bus . Beautiful scenery and wildlife .

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