The Pentlands

Finishing my final year at the University of Edinburgh seemed like the perfect time to finally explore the Pentland Hills, just south of the city, with my friends Emma and Fiona. Early on a Monday morning the three of us hopped on a bus (£1.50 return, cheap date!) south to explore. 

There was quite a mist when we first arrived, in fact we couldn’t even see the hills! But we didn’t let that stop us. We set off on a walk near Flotterstone, past the reservoirs and some boats, which were unfortunately only for people going fishing! We walked up a (small!) hill, rewarded ourselves with some homemade lemon drizzle cake; ambled back down and had a picnic lunch! 

All in all it was a great way to celebrate freedom from exams, to be able to wander in the sunshine with good friends and only a few miles outside of the city.