This sketch I drew on the way into work yesterday, I was a little early so took a detour up The News Steps, which climb from Market Street near the Waverley train station up to St Giles Street just off the Royal Mile. 

I sat out side the lovely looking Broadsheet Bistro, which is part of Fraser Suites, a luxurious holiday and rental apartment building. Thanks to the Bistro staff for letting me sketch from their pavement chairs!

The view from the News Steps is glorious, over the North Bridge to Calton Hill and worth another visit to draw. I liked this one though, the lush greens behind the iron work of the railings and stair hand rails.

I’m not sure why they are called ‘The News Steps’ but with the addition of the ‘Broadsheet’ Bisto, perhaps there was a Newspaper produced here? Can anyone tell me?

The sketch is in black ink and then coloured later digitally.