After claiming our luggage in a freezing Edinburgh train station, we trudged out into the open air for the “ten minute” walk to the apartment. It probably is a ten minute walk but two minutes into it, it began to hail quite heavily! Running for cover, we waited out the worst of it and eventually arrived at the apartment cold and damp to say the least.
The apartment was lovely though and the heaters and a cup of tea revived our spirits considerably and we were soon out checking out our local area in the twilight.
We were actually in a great location, very central to Princes Street where all the action takes place for Hogmanay and close to the main shopping streets which were wearing their Christmas colours.
There was a Thai restaurant two doors up, so the five of us plus Zoe's friends Mark and Terri went there for dinner which turned out to be great decision.
The seven of us were booked into the Hidden and Haunted walking tour in the old town so we rugged up and were at the appointed meeting place at 9.30 to be met by the lovely Nicola.
Nicola regaled us with ghoulish stories and then led the group of about 30 of us down to the underground vaults where allegedly many people experience 'cold spots' and take photos containing 'orbs' – none of which happened to me personally but it was great fun. She picked Sam to play the role of the infamous 'Walter' who had been tortured 500 years ago and of course he proved to be great choice and played his role perfectly.
The kids then headed to the nearest pub for a nightcap whilst Russell and I decided to hit the sack in preparation for a big day tomorrow.
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