Edinburgh's annual day of summer!
Something very unusual - especially for this time of year - happened today: Edinburgh had clear blue skies and sunshine. It was even quite warm. I'm pretty sure the BBC weather forecast didn't predict this when I checked it last night. In fact, I hadn't given much thought to doing anything outdoors as I had an appointment with the nurse at 1pm to be stabbed in the arm with a needle yet again, and I thought I'd probably just want to curl up on the settee and nod off afterwards. But it was much too nice a day to stay indoors, and I made a spur-of-the-moment decision to trundle down to Leith on the bus with my wee camera. I know my photos are excessively repetitious, but I do think they show how beautiful everything looks on those rare occasions when we get fabulous weather.
What are the chances of there being similar weather tomorrow, I wonder? And what are the chances of one of my front teeth, which has been throbbing and had a dull pain in it this evening, not developing into another excruciating abscess? If that happens, I'll have to spend the day trying to re-sign-up with my previous dentist. If not, I have a vague plan to take the train to one of the new railway stations that have recently opened in East Lothian and Berwickshire (East Linton and Reston, respectively), and which I haven't visited yet.
A view down the Pleasance, Edinburgh, towards St. Mary's Street on 24th April, 2024.
Cherry trees in blossom at Richmond Lane, Edinburgh, on 24th April, 2024.
Cherry blossom at Richmond Lane, Edinburgh, on 24th April, 2024.
Cherry blossom at Richmond Lane, Edinburgh, on 24th April, 2024.
Cherry blossom at Richmond Lane, Edinburgh, on 24th April, 2024.
Cherry blossom at Richmond Lane, Edinburgh, on 24th April, 2024.
Cherry blossom at Richmond Lane, Edinburgh, on 24th April, 2024.
Cherry blossom at Richmond Lane, Edinburgh, on 24th April, 2024.
Cherry blossom at Richmond Lane, Edinburgh, on 24th April, 2024.
A view down the Water of Leith from the Sandport Place bridge towards the Bernard Street Bridge on 24th April, 2024.
A view down the Water of Leith from the Sandport Place bridge towards the Bernard Street Bridge on 24th April, 2024.
A view down the Water of Leith from the Sandport Place bridge towards the Bernard Street Bridge on 24th April, 2024.
A view down the Water of Leith from the Sandport Place bridge towards the Bernard Street Bridge on 24th April, 2024.
A view down the Water of Leith from the Sandport Place bridge towards the Bernard Street Bridge on 24th April, 2024.
A view up the Water of Leith from the Sandport Place bridge towards Great Junction Street on 24th April, 2024.
A view down the Water of Leith from the Sandport Place bridge towards the Bernard Street Bridge on 24th April, 2024.
The Ocean Mist, a floating restaurant moored on the Water of Leith at The Shore, Leith, on 24th April, 2024.
The Ocean Mist, a floating restaurant moored on the Water of Leith at The Shore, Leith, on 24th April, 2024.
Lothian Buses No. 245, reg. no. SJ16 ZZK, a Volvo B5TL with Wright Eclipse Gemini bodywork in The Regal Tour livery passes over the Water of Leith as it heads towards the Ocean Terminal in Ocean Drive, Leith, on 24th April, 2024.
Edinburgh Tram No. 267 passes over the Water of Leith in Ocean Drive, Leith, as it heads towards the Ocean Terminal on 24th April, 2024.
Edinburgh Tram No. 270 approaches the bridge over the Water of Leith in Ocean Drive, Leith, as it heads towards the Ocean Terminal on 24th April, 2024.
Edinburgh Tram No. 252 passes over the bridge over the Water of Leith in Ocean Drive, Leith, as it heads towards the Ocean Terminal on 24th April, 2024.
Edinburgh Tram No. 252 passes over the bridge over the Water of Leith in Ocean Drive, Leith, as it heads towards the Ocean Terminal on 24th April, 2024.
Edinburgh Tram No. 267 approaches the bridge over the Water of Leith in Ocean Drive, Leith, as it heads towards the Port of Leith Tram Stop on 24th April, 2024.
Edinburgh Tram No. 261 passes over the bridge over the Water of Leith in Ocean Drive, Leith, as it heads towards the Ocean Terminal on 24th April, 2024.
Edinburgh Tram No. 261 passes over the bridge over the Water of Leith in Ocean Drive, Leith, as it heads towards the Ocean Terminal on 24th April, 2024.
Edinburgh Tram No. 277 departs from the Port of Leith Tram Stop in Ocean Drive, Leith, as it heads towards the Ocean Terminal on 24th April, 2024.
Edinburgh Tram No. 275 stands at the Port of Leith Tram Stop in Ocean Drive, Leith, on a working to Newhaven on 24th April, 2024.
What are the chances of there being similar weather tomorrow, I wonder? And what are the chances of one of my front teeth, which has been throbbing and had a dull pain in it this evening, not developing into another excruciating abscess? If that happens, I'll have to spend the day trying to re-sign-up with my previous dentist. If not, I have a vague plan to take the train to one of the new railway stations that have recently opened in East Lothian and Berwickshire (East Linton and Reston, respectively), and which I haven't visited yet.
A view down the Pleasance, Edinburgh, towards St. Mary's Street on 24th April, 2024.
Cherry trees in blossom at Richmond Lane, Edinburgh, on 24th April, 2024.
Cherry blossom at Richmond Lane, Edinburgh, on 24th April, 2024.
Cherry blossom at Richmond Lane, Edinburgh, on 24th April, 2024.
Cherry blossom at Richmond Lane, Edinburgh, on 24th April, 2024.
Cherry blossom at Richmond Lane, Edinburgh, on 24th April, 2024.
Cherry blossom at Richmond Lane, Edinburgh, on 24th April, 2024.
Cherry blossom at Richmond Lane, Edinburgh, on 24th April, 2024.
Cherry blossom at Richmond Lane, Edinburgh, on 24th April, 2024.
A view down the Water of Leith from the Sandport Place bridge towards the Bernard Street Bridge on 24th April, 2024.
A view down the Water of Leith from the Sandport Place bridge towards the Bernard Street Bridge on 24th April, 2024.
A view down the Water of Leith from the Sandport Place bridge towards the Bernard Street Bridge on 24th April, 2024.
A view down the Water of Leith from the Sandport Place bridge towards the Bernard Street Bridge on 24th April, 2024.
A view down the Water of Leith from the Sandport Place bridge towards the Bernard Street Bridge on 24th April, 2024.
A view up the Water of Leith from the Sandport Place bridge towards Great Junction Street on 24th April, 2024.
A view down the Water of Leith from the Sandport Place bridge towards the Bernard Street Bridge on 24th April, 2024.
The Ocean Mist, a floating restaurant moored on the Water of Leith at The Shore, Leith, on 24th April, 2024.
The Ocean Mist, a floating restaurant moored on the Water of Leith at The Shore, Leith, on 24th April, 2024.
Lothian Buses No. 245, reg. no. SJ16 ZZK, a Volvo B5TL with Wright Eclipse Gemini bodywork in The Regal Tour livery passes over the Water of Leith as it heads towards the Ocean Terminal in Ocean Drive, Leith, on 24th April, 2024.
Edinburgh Tram No. 267 passes over the Water of Leith in Ocean Drive, Leith, as it heads towards the Ocean Terminal on 24th April, 2024.
Edinburgh Tram No. 270 approaches the bridge over the Water of Leith in Ocean Drive, Leith, as it heads towards the Ocean Terminal on 24th April, 2024.
Edinburgh Tram No. 252 passes over the bridge over the Water of Leith in Ocean Drive, Leith, as it heads towards the Ocean Terminal on 24th April, 2024.
Edinburgh Tram No. 252 passes over the bridge over the Water of Leith in Ocean Drive, Leith, as it heads towards the Ocean Terminal on 24th April, 2024.
Edinburgh Tram No. 267 approaches the bridge over the Water of Leith in Ocean Drive, Leith, as it heads towards the Port of Leith Tram Stop on 24th April, 2024.
Edinburgh Tram No. 261 passes over the bridge over the Water of Leith in Ocean Drive, Leith, as it heads towards the Ocean Terminal on 24th April, 2024.
Edinburgh Tram No. 261 passes over the bridge over the Water of Leith in Ocean Drive, Leith, as it heads towards the Ocean Terminal on 24th April, 2024.
Edinburgh Tram No. 277 departs from the Port of Leith Tram Stop in Ocean Drive, Leith, as it heads towards the Ocean Terminal on 24th April, 2024.
Edinburgh Tram No. 275 stands at the Port of Leith Tram Stop in Ocean Drive, Leith, on a working to Newhaven on 24th April, 2024.