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After ten years, I’ve returned to Edinburgh, the second hometown I’ve missed so much. In Edinburgh, there are beautiful sights everywhere. The old castles, the vast coasts, the ghostly dungeons, the museums full of treasures, and the unique festivals reminded me of the good past. I cherished the moment and enjoyed the peace.
The castle was there before the city was established. That is why residents feel relaxed when they see the castle.
Picking up the memories after 10 years
The train left from London and zipped through the countryside to the north. The sights outside of the window looked brighter and brighter. As I saw the blue sea, I realized that Edinburgh was not far away. As I stepped out of the platform, I saw the 1500 year old castle. My heart was touched like it was my first time seeing it.
Ten years ago, when I was a student, I lived in Edinburgh for two years. In West with the Night, Beryl Markham says, “When you leave a place you lived and loved, you should forget it as soon as possible.” When you return to such a place, you should probably do the opposite. So, when I took the train to Edinburgh, I tried to recall everything. I walked around the place where I used to live and looked for new beauty. The capital of Scotland welcomed me in its traditional way with its beauty.
Walk along the Royal Street and appreciate the beauty of the Old City
The Royal Street is the major street in the Old City of Edinburgh. Walk from the middle of the street along a sideway for about five minutes and you can reach the place where I used to live when I studied in Edinburgh. I remember my roommate was from Skye of Scotland and he brought a dog named Cuilean from his hometown. In their local language, Cuilean just means dog. I used to walk the dog on Royal Street.
In the morning, I went to Holyrood Palace, where Queen Mary of Scotland used to live. It was said that she saw her second husband killed her lover in this palace. Holyrood