Train Journey to Edinburgh

As I suddenly find that I have to spend more time in the UK due to my ticket problem, I have decided to visit Scotland and where else to if not its capital, Edinburgh. Zana had done all the necessary bookings from rail tickets right down to hotel accomodation. We started early to catch that 0830hrs train at London King's Cross which was on time. Yes, UK public transportations are notoriously on time! After the Eurostar experience to Brussels, we did not want to take any more chances and decided to travel first class.

The journey was pleasant,the carriage warm and staff friendly. This train is modern and fast and offers WiFi facilities. The seat is comfortable with ample leg room and it seemed to me the passengers of this class were kind of more "decent".This train has a dining car and you can go and have your meals and being served in comfort and style there. The rest room is very clean and spacious, no sliding of door, just push a button and the door opens, once inside you must remember to push the "lock" button otherwise you would be in full view if someone comes along and press that "open" button on the outside.

Window views changed from city to countryside which was bleak with bald brown hills interspersed with green in some parts. Sheep were grazing in those green fields and they looked like giant cotton balls. Towards the end of the journey, one can see the coastal areas with deep green-looking sea with occasional white waves lapping up. One or two ships could be seen in the horizon.The journey took about four hours. We arrived at Edinburgh Waverly station at 1413hrs.

We took a cab to our hotel, Kildonan Lodge, A four-star small hotel less than 10 minutes from the station and the cost was 10 pound. Actually if you know the city, you can come out of Waverly station to Princes St and catch a red Lothian bus No 3 from there to the hotel for 1.10 pound per person! Despite having internet connection, we failed to check that bit :( Indeed 8.90 pound can get you two beautiful lambswool scarves at sale price...