It had been my first attempt at the winter season and I had managed to pack in a bit of winter walking (with some
group leading) and my
first winter climb. There had been a great deal of snow and quite a harsh winter, but the temperature is quickly rising and there is now the sense of spring in the air. The crocuses were out across the road and it was a lovely mild night - too good to waste.
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| Crocuses in Morningside, Edinburgh |
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| Crocuses in Morningside, Edinburgh |
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| Crocuses in Morningside, Edinburgh |
Emily and I headed out straight after work in the hope of making the most of the fading light. We decided to do the usual circuit: first heading up Blackford Hill, down through Blackford Glen, then up to the top of The Braids before coming back down to Morningside.
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| Looking North over Edinburgh from Braid Hills |
It was a very mild night and the air was extremely clear. We had a great view over Edinburgh in all directions from Blackford Hill. We were perfectly comfortable in our short sleeves as we huddled with the crowds of got-walkers through Blackford Glen.
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| Looking Northeast over Edinburgh from Braid Hills |
By the time we got to the top of The Braids, the light was fading and views over Edinburgh were even more dramatic. We were reminded that winter was still in the air as the temperature quickly dropped and the last of the light disappeared. A lovely evening.
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| At the top of Braid Hills, Edinburgh |
