Street Photography, Edinburgh, January 2023

The streets of Edinburgh lend themselves to street photography. The natural backdrop of old buildings and captivating views of the surrounding countryside help to frame the people as they go about their everyday life. The winter light is strong and directional. The stonework reflects the light and makes for some interesting pictures. Here is a selection for you to enjoy.

Street Photography, Edinburgh, January 2023
Light and shadows on the junction of Fleshmarket Close and Cockburn Street.
Street Photography, Edinburgh, January 2023
Looking up both Cockburn St and Fleshmarket Street.
Street Photography, Edinburgh, January 2023
In a rush for politics.
Street Photography, Edinburgh, January 2023
The view over Holyrood to Arthur’s Seat.
Street Photography, Edinburgh, January 2023
Waiting at the corner.
Street Photography, Edinburgh, January 2023
Detail from the Royal Mile
Street Photography, Edinburgh, January 2023
Whose scooter is it?
Street Photography, Edinburgh, January 2023
Old Infirmary Lane
Street Photography, Edinburgh, January 2023
Jacob’s ladder with Waverley in the background.
Street Photography, Edinburgh, January 2023
Let us wait here forever. Calton Hill.

If you liked my take of the Streets of Edinburgh then please search for Street Photography in my blog.  Here are a selection for you to look through and enjoy.

London Streets

Back on the Streets

Walk on By


Calton Hill, Edinburgh, January, 2023

I was fortunate to visit Edinburgh for a conference and had the morning to myself. The meeting was due to start at lunchtime, leaving me free to roam around the city. It was a beautiful morning and my hotel was in the Old Town. My plan was to wander down the Royal Mile down to Holyrood and the Scottish Parliament. Then my plan was to move upwards to Carton Hill and then finally back to the Old Town. Edinburgh is full of nooks and crannies.

Old Town, Edinburgh, January, 2023
Sunrise over Calton Hill taken from the Old Town.
Calton Hill, Edinburgh, January, 2023
The Greek Architecture of the National Monument. There is a man right in the centre of the base.

The City is fun to explore and as my pictures show there are many different sights. The hilly terrain allows for some scenic views of the City. Calton Hill has been a focus for many people over the years and with the sunrise over Arthur’s Seat, many of the famous buildings were caught in the beautiful light. I met Zain who wanted his picture taken and he obliged with the portrait that is featured in my blog. In the background, you can see the Dugald Stewart Monument and the Portuguese cannon with the National Monument reflected in his glasses.

Calton Hill, Edinburgh, January, 2023
I met Zain from Pakistan who wished to have his picture taken.
Calton Hill, Edinburgh, January, 2023
Te impressive Nelson Monument.

There were many sun worshippers and tourists out and about in the early light. I took many photographs and then moved back down to Waverley train station and the Scott monument on Princess Street. Then I made my way back to the Old Town via the beautiful Cockburn street with its Victorian architecture and bustling coffee shops and restaurants. The long straight road of South Bridge brought me back to the Royal College of Surgeons and their hotel 10 Hill place where I was staying.

Calton Hill, Edinburgh, January, 2023
The Dugald Stewart Monument
The Scott Monument, Princess Street, Edinburgh, January 2023
A different view of the Scott Monument.
Top of Jacob's ladder over looking Waverley Station and Edinburgh, January 2023
Lines into Waverley Train station with the City as a backdrop.
Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, Edinburgh, 2023
The front of the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood. Sunrise reflected in the water feature.
The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse,  Edinburgh, 2023
Details on the door of The Queen’s Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse.

If you enjoyed this blog then be sure to take a look at Photographing Edinburgh which was about my last visit to the city in 2019.
Photographing Edinburgh


In contrast to the previous week in Glasgow, the weather in Edinburgh was glorious. It was hot and sunny and the light was glorious. Was in Edinburgh for a research grant meeting and whilst there was lots to do during the day, there was also some downtime that allowed me to photograph this beautiful city. There is a mixture of night time views and sunny views from Calton Hill over the Forth. It was challanging to get some good photographs done as the city was brimming with tourists but the sights of the city won in the end.

Street Scene
The Waverley Commute
Early in Market Street
Colours of the Night
Greyfriars Bobby
Calton Hill
View of the Forth (featured by BBC Scotland)
Old and the new being built
Cranes over the city
The Scott Monument