Edinburgh - The Royal Botanical Garden and The Royal Yacht Britannia - May 2024.

 The 48 hour sight seeing tour took us to the Royal Botanical Garden on the blue line bus. We enjoyed the walk around the garden before catching a next bus for touring the Royal Yatch Britannia.

Royal Botanical Garden: is a scientific center for the study of plants. It's a popular tourist attraction.

"Japanese" bridge in the Botanical Garden.

The garden's west side.

A Buddha statue.

Among the rhododendron and hostas!

Geranium (Cranesbill).

Cushion Spurge at its peak.

Leaving the botanical garden, we traveled pass Newhaven to the "Water of Leith" to visit the Royal Yacht, Britannia.

  

Newhaven harbor

Leith waterfront - Water of Leith.

Royal Yacht Britannia:  is another popular tourist attraction in Edinburgh. It's the former yacht of the British monarchy. The yacht is now retired from the royal service and berthed at Ocean Terminal in Leith (river).

Entrance to the Royal Yacht.

The navigation bridge and the captain's chair.  

Officers' dining room. 

Stateroom on board the Britannia.

The Queen's bedroom.

Only double bed on the ship. Requested by Charles when honeymoon with Diana. The Clintons stayed here while visiting Queen Elizabeth.

The "bar"

The Royal barge.

The Victoria street and the Grassmarket are well known for eateries, ranging from charming cafes to fine dining restaurants.

Back alley leading to Victoria Street from the Royal Mile.

View of Victoria Street with Bertie's "Fish and Chip" restaurant. 

George IV Bridge 

Grassmarket

India building on Victoria Street.

Grassmarket in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old Town.

Victoria Street, across from Bertie's restaurant.

"Fish and Chip" meal @ Bertie's.