Edinburgh, the TLE headquarters is a city that invites itself to be photographed; from the rolling hills of Arthur’s seat to the magnificent new town and historic old town, the port of Leith and the villages of Cramond and Dean – there are so many vantage points, colours and textures that make this such a visual place for any photographer to work with.
We have seen many many pictures of Edinburgh, but few photographers have captured the city with such vibrancy as Grant Ritchie www.realedinburgh.co.uk. Grant is an semi-professional photographer that is so good we simply had to introduce him to the readers of TLE. We have selected some of our favourites from Grant’s portfolio to take you on a photographic tour of the city we call home.
1. This is the spire of the famous Balmoral hotel. Standing proud next to Waverly station this building is one of the first things you see when you arrive in the city.
2. This is Calton Hill, a visit to Edinburgh is not complete without a walk up this hillside in the middle of the city. With 360 degree panoramic views across the whole city you can feel like you are floating in the sky looking down on Edinburgh.
3. Dean Village is often over looked by tourists, this former grain milling hamlet is now enveloped by the city. If you walk from Stockbridge along the water of Leith you will pass through this pretty little pock of tranquility.
4. Arthurs Seat is a popular spot for hill walkers to climb. Located near the bottom of the Royal Mile at Holdrood park. It is actually relatively easy to climb and rewards with outstanding views at the top.
5. Victoria Street – the entrance to the Grassmarket is a lovely cobbled street packed full of restaurants and independent shops. One of our favourite shops Mellis Cheese is located here.
6. Forth Rail Bridge is such an iconic image know around the world and seeing it in the flesh is really something everyone should do once. Located at South Queensferry it is easy to get to from the Waverley station by getting the train to Dalemeny and walking down the hill to South Queensferry. If you want to explore that area further by boat, the Maid of the Forth tours are well worthwhile
You can see all of Grant’s work at his website www.realedinburgh.co.uk
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