Currently on display in the National Gallery of Scotland, the Mound, Edinburgh (admission free) is the stunning painting of the "Monarch of the Glen". The photo was a quick snap and does not do any justice to this superb work of art. It has been taken off on tour around the country but is back for the duration of the Festival.
Obviously the town is very busy with visitors fro the festival, and the big wheel is again sited in the shadow of the Scott Monument.
As usual the floral clock keeps drawing the crowds and if I remember correctly it commemorates the RNLI this year.
And at long last, The Ross Fountain has been fully refurbished at a cost of £1.5 million. I remember it as a young child way back, coming in to play there in the summer. Sign of the times, but they had to close and drain the fountain after one week as the waterproof membrane had been damaged by youngsters cooling off during our recent heat wave. Now repaired and up and flowing again. The fountain is very near to the Ross Bandstand which is also due to be upgraded or replaced, a very popular spot all the year round and the venue this week for one of Sir Tom Jones concerts. From all reports he was excellent.
Handy little corner for the sunbathers to relax, with a large number of the old fashioned deck chairs available. Hand being beside the snack bars and children's play area.
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