Sunshine on the Meadows
I met a client at Summerhall the other day and had to walk through this gorgeous park at its best, full of colour just now. This watercolour was drawn whilst leaning against a tree in the Meadows park, on the South side of Edinburgh and just over the road from Edinburgh’s Childrens Hospital. The sun […]
Afternoon reflections on Edinburgh windows
Yesterday I was near to the Meadows park in Edinburgh’s South Side when I noticed the beautiful reflections on the tall tenement windows. As the sun began to set over Edinburgh’s central park, the houses that run around the edge shone with a beautiful gradient of colours, with dark angular shapes showing the mighty trees hanging […]
Splendid sandstone architecture in Edinburgh’s Southside
I stopped at the junction of Marchmont Crescent, Marchmont Road and Spottiswoode Road to sketch this view. Last week I took a drive through the city to Marchmont, an affluent residential area of four story tenements to the south of the city, separated from the Old Town with the Meadows Park. The area is stunning when seen in […]
Autumn in the Meadows park, Edinburgh
There’s a wonderful show of colour currently in Edinburgh, as Autumn waves a magic wand over all our trees. Everyone should take a walk through the beautiful colours of the Meadows park just now as October runs into November and the Edinburgh central park runs from green through bright yellows to vibrant oranges and deep […]
Looking Glass Books for a wee afternoon treat
It’s a beautiful day in the capital and I’m hoping for a sunny walk in the Meadows followed by a tea in Looking Glass Books Just off Middle Meadows Walk, which runs from Teviot Place down into the city centre park is a wee haven of a cafe/book shop which is well worth a […]
Help Tupiniquim, the Brasilian crepes police box
I’m a passionate supporter of independent retailers in Edinburgh and love to promote and spread the word of these treasures that make our high streets unique. For a while now I had wanted to sketch Tupiniquim, the police box selling Brazilian crepes and delicious, healthy fruit juices at the top of Meadow Middle Walk […]
Quartermile, Edinburgh continues to develop
There is a new restaurant opening up in the heart of Edinburgh, within the Quartermile development, once the Royal Infirmary Hospital. Now a mixture of old and new architecture, the area is really coming to life as more businesses move in to the vibrant area just off the Meadows park. It is a favourite place […]
Added colour to a walk in the Meadows
A quick sketch from Edinburgh’s city centre green space with added digital colour. I had a lovely if chilly walk through the Meadows park today on the South side of Edinburgh. Long tree lined walkways criss cross the city centre green space. It’s a great place to idly wander in the peace and quiet. […]
Deli-lightful :)
Sorry 🙂 but I love Victor Hugo’s delicatessen and coffee/cafe shop on the South side of the Meadows. I was back to sketching in the city today after my holidays. I could easily spend my days sketching in coffee shops, and very happy I’d be too. This is Victor Hugo, a place I […]
Breakfast with a view
I’m back at one of my favourite deli’s in the city, Hugo Victor. I only wish the circumstances were better.
Coffee haven
… just around the corner from the hospital, and the nearest place we found to get good coffee.
Wind in the Meadows
A walk around the park for my wife and I certainly blew away the cobwebs
Late day sunshine
I love this time of year for the low sun and long shadows. Both of which I …
