Edinburgh: My Best Acquaintance

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.

Release time : 2016-11-09 15:36:04

source : Lonely Planet

bridge arose, the cellar of Cow Gate became darker and damper. It was originally used for storage then later abandoned. In early 19th century, many poor people and criminals stayed there as there was no law. At that time, medical science and anatomy developed rapidly in Scotland and some serial killer killed the refugees and sold the bodies to doctors who studied anatomy. This law case created a great uproar. The English word burking (meaning killing in secret) just originates from the family name of the killer. Since then, there were stories about haunting in the cellar again and again.

The first time I walked through South Bridge, I went to attend the reception meeting for new students. Edinburgh University was founded in 1583 with no walls and many colleges were scattered in the old city. After the meeting, I was drunk and I walked back to Cow Gate. It was like walking in the deep valley. After that, I went past Cow Gate, but was never haunted. There are many interesting tour groups that will set out on a dark night. The guide, dressed in a long robe with candles in the hand would lead the group. They go through a small alley to the cellar. It is said that they will probably be haunted. If you are timid and afraid to do so, you can visit the dark bars under South Bridge, like the famous live music bar, Bannermans. The stage is set in the deep end of the cellar. On Sundays, you can try karaoke here.

The hills, greenbelts, open fields and shores bring vastness and courage to the city.

During the first winter in Edinburgh, I stayed up late and studied for many tests. For a while, I felt like I became the ghost. The day starts at 10 a.m. and at 3 p.m. the sun started to set. The sunlight time is short, but it is not very cold. The city has an oceanic climate and the grass stays green. Anyway, it is a warm city in the north. Still, many people are impressed by the desolate winter of Edinburgh. In the British teleplay North & South, the daughter of a priest