An Edinburgh sunrise

[rhythmaning]

Whilst I climbed the crags to watch the sunset, I realised that it was over twenty five years since I had climbed Arthur’s Seat at dawn, too, to watch the sunrise; and even, that day, it had been cloudy, so I hadn’t seen the sunrise. (There was a girl involved. It wasn’t a wasted trip.) Given the glorious winter weather Edinburgh had, and the fact that dawn was relatively late, meaning I didn’t have to get up particularly early, I decided to climb Arthur’s Seat the following morning.

It was fascinating watching the sky change from ink-black through mauve to orange and then blue.

I wasn’t alone on the top of Arthur’s Seat: there were several American teenagers, part of an evangelical prayer group. One of them spoke to others, about saying prayers and then spending some time alone in thought, making sure they remembered the sunrise. It was odd having them turn what I considered a pagan event into a Christian one. Still, they didn’t really disturb me.

Comments

[andrewducker]

Those are some fantastic photos.

I climbd Arthur's Seat for the dawn three or four years in a row on the summer solstice. I didn't make it last year, but I intend to be up there again this year.

[rhythmaning.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[nimoloth.livejournal.com]

I never see sunrise in the winter - it occurs well after I get into work, and we have super tinted windows. And my desk faces north.

We see some amazing ones around the equinoxes though.

[rhythmaning.livejournal.com]

Ah - the joys of being a freelance! (I probably won't feel the same in six months' time when I haven't worked for a year!)

[itchyfidget.livejournal.com]

Gorgeous pics!

I used to go up there on May Day sometimes - similar crowd but much earlier in the morning. It's beautiful, particularly when a little misty.