Northumberland

The delicious seafood and the desolate scenery

[June 2021] During our stay in Edinburgh, Scotland, we went south and travelled along the coast of Northumberland, England with our friends. This area is where our favorite police drama “Vera” is set. The scenery…

Edinburgh

Afternoon tea and Japanese foods

[June 2021] During our one-month stay in Edinburgh, a couple of friends who live in London came to visit us. It’s been at least a year and a half since we’ve met, because the last…

Edinburgh

Grassmarket and the pub ‘The Last Drop’

[June 2021] During our stay in Edinburgh this time, we haven’t been to the Grassmarket in the old town yet. Victoria Street, the slope leading down to Grassmarket, has a curved line, and colourful shops…

Edinburgh

To Leith to eat some seafood

[June 2021] There is an area called Leith in the northern part of Edinburgh, Scotland, facing the sea. According to the guidebook, it has been the gateway to the sea in Edinburgh since the 14th…

Edinburgh

Enjoyed the Scottish speciality

[June, 2021] Haggis is probably the most famous Scottish food. When I said to my sister in Japan, “I’m going to eat haggis,” she said  “what’s that?” and searched on the internet. And she said,…

Fife

In sunny St. Andrews

[June 2021]  The main destination of our tour in Fife, Scotland was St Andrews. We arrived here around the lunch time. Fish and chips was a hot topic on our tour bus, so I was…

Stonehaven

Seafood in a restaurant in the countryside

[June 2021] After a few days of our stay in Edinburgh, Scotland, finally the weekend started, so we had an excursion. The destination was Dunnottar Castle, just south of Aberdeen. From Edinburgh, you can take…

Edinburgh

The beginning of our ‘workation’ in Edinburgh

[May 2021] We came to Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. Both of us have completed the second Covid vaccination and are now active. Going abroad is still restricted, so we decided to start in the…