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A Dreamy Autumn Walk in Edinburgh

Released Wednesday, 23rd November 2022
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Welcome to get sleepy.

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Where we listen, we

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relax, and we get

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sleepy. I'm

0:12

your host, Thomas. Thanks

0:15

for joining me this evening. Tonight,

0:19

we'll be visiting Scotland's vibrant

0:22

capital city. You'll

0:24

enjoy a brisk autumn day

0:26

in Edinburgh, where we'll

0:28

walk through leaf covered parks,

0:31

passed by historic kill side castles

0:34

and wander down quaint cobbled

0:36

streets before retreating

0:39

to a warm and delightful fire

0:42

lit pub on this

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notes. Thanks so much

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It's time to make sure we're nice

3:10

and comfortable, set

3:13

on and relaxed. Just

3:18

enjoy the peace of

3:20

this moment. Taking

3:24

a few deep breaths in.

3:28

And letting it flow gently

3:31

back out. Allow

3:36

your body and mind to

3:38

naturally let go of

3:41

stress or tension. I

3:47

know full well that sometimes

3:50

the desire to fall asleep can

3:53

actually be quite a burden. Our

3:57

wires can get a bit crossed when

4:00

it comes to sleep. As

4:02

it one of those rare things

4:04

where the more we try to make

4:06

it happen, the

4:08

less likely it will come. Slow

4:13

tonight. Don't

4:15

make the direct act of falling

4:17

asleep. Your focus Instead,

4:23

just say comfortably and bad,

4:26

consciously appreciative. Of

4:29

the slowness and peace

4:32

of the space around you and

4:35

the moment you're in. And

4:41

reassure yourself that

4:44

whenever you do fall asleep, it

4:47

will be a deep restful

4:50

and rejuvenating

4:53

experience. Just

4:59

let go of any pressure

5:02

to fall asleep. Whenever

5:06

the time is right, it

5:08

will come. So

5:12

just enjoy the soothing calm

5:15

of the hair and now. Thankful

5:19

for the chance. To experience

5:21

that. And

5:27

as you do, You

5:29

can just follow along to

5:31

the sound of my voice as

5:34

we travel to Scotland's charming

5:36

capital. On an overcast

5:39

day. This

5:43

is where our story begins.

6:04

You are

6:09

walking out of your cozy

6:11

flat in Edinburgh. It

6:15

sat inside a timeless building

6:18

on a street lined with

6:20

terraced houses. Yours

6:24

boasts charming bay windows

6:28

and a stone facade. That

6:30

stretches up to a point, a

6:33

characteristic that gives

6:35

an extra special touch

6:37

to the city's unique and

6:40

recognizable skyline. Closing

6:46

the door. You are greeted

6:49

by a crisp autumn breeze

6:51

as you step onto the cobbled

6:54

street. The

6:57

weather outside is

6:59

chilly but comfortable. The

7:03

sky is filled with unique

7:05

puffy clouds that

7:07

hang above you. Sometimes

7:10

revealing a pale blue sky

7:13

or soft shades of gray. You

7:19

are wearing warm boots with

7:22

your favorite trousers, a

7:24

dark green jumper, and

7:27

a light rain jacket that

7:29

comes down to your thighs. Covering

7:34

your head, A cozy

7:37

wall hat provides warmth

7:39

on this crisp and windy

7:41

day. You

7:44

also have a tote bag with

7:46

a book and umbrella. Just

7:49

in case it rains, you

7:51

think. You're

7:55

flat his next door to the Meadows,

7:59

a grassy tree lined park.

8:01

Just south of the old town.

8:06

And you find yourself coming here

8:08

often. With a small picnic

8:10

blanket in hand, spending

8:13

an hour or maybe two,

8:16

reading or drawing. Among

8:19

other park visitors. What

8:25

you truly love about this park,

8:27

however, is the distant

8:29

view of Arthur's seat,

8:32

an ancient volcano and

8:34

the highest peak in Edinburgh.

8:38

You admire

8:40

its curved arches, peeking

8:43

out, high above the park

8:45

flat tree line. Sometimes,

8:50

you nestle yourself in

8:52

the

8:52

grass. And draw this

8:55

particular

8:55

view. Other times,

8:59

you simply prop your head

9:01

up on your backpack. And

9:04

stare out at the distant hill,

9:08

allowing your mind to wander

9:10

and drift. Like the

9:12

fallen leaves of autumn.

9:18

Now your boots tap against the

9:20

pavement as you make

9:22

your way into the meadows.

9:27

Today, the park is draped in

9:29

the season's captivating

9:32

foliage. The

9:34

grass is still a vivid

9:36

green, which provides a

9:38

delightful contrast to

9:40

the burnt orange and

9:42

pale yellow

9:43

leaves. That are scattered

9:45

across it.

9:48

There are paved walking paths

9:51

going both around and

9:54

diagonally through the park.

9:58

This time, you are walking

10:00

across one of the diagonal

10:02

paths, so you can explore

10:04

Edinburgh's old town on

10:06

this perfect day.

10:11

The pathway is aligned

10:13

with leafy trees on

10:15

either side. Standing

10:18

tall. And reaching for

10:20

the cloudy skies up

10:22

above. Your

10:25

shoes press against fallen

10:27

leaves Some

10:30

brown and crunchy. Others

10:33

soft and in shades

10:35

of yellow and orange.

10:41

The day is surprisingly dry

10:44

so far. But

10:46

reminders of a previous rain

10:49

still linger, dampening

10:51

some of the leaves and

10:53

covering the grass in a

10:55

sparkly

10:56

dew. As

11:00

you walk, you notice

11:02

a man playing fetch with

11:04

his fluffy beige

11:06

dog. He throws

11:09

a stick and the dog

11:11

infusing us lips across

11:14

the

11:14

grass, lifting

11:16

leaves up into the

11:18

air as he dives

11:20

to catch the stick It

11:24

brings a little smile

11:26

to your face.

11:31

Soon, you are across the park

11:34

walking along a pedestrian only

11:37

path. Sprawling with

11:39

murals, a lively cafe,

11:42

and university students. From

11:46

here, you can see

11:48

some parts of the sixteenth

11:51

century, University of

11:53

Edinburgh The

11:56

university's historic sandstone

11:59

buildings fit perfectly

12:01

with the mood of the city in

12:03

autumn, you think? When

12:09

you reach the end of the pedestrian pathway,

12:12

You go over the zebra crossing

12:15

and arrive at the other

12:17

side of the road. You

12:22

continue straight for just a

12:24

minute, passing shops

12:26

and restaurants until

12:28

you reach a set of gates

12:30

on your left hand side. It

12:34

is the entrance to Grey Frias

12:37

Kirkyard. A

12:39

sixteenth century graveyard, offering

12:42

a museum and walking

12:44

tours. It's

12:48

considered to be one of Edinburgh's

12:50

most famous places. You

12:56

take a few steps inside to

12:59

admire this historic

13:01

location. The

13:04

paths are decorated with

13:06

vibrant orange leaves, but

13:09

spill over onto the green

13:11

grass. You can

13:14

see old tombstones dating

13:17

back more than four hundred

13:19

years. And

13:21

glimpse sandstone buildings that

13:24

poke out beyond the walls of

13:26

gray fryers. An

13:29

autumn walk through Edinburgh

13:31

is hardly complete

13:34

without a stop here. You

13:36

decide. So

13:41

you pass through the black

13:43

raw tie in gates. And

13:46

feel the coolness of the

13:48

shade around you. The

13:52

autumn weather suits the

13:54

stillness, of this curious

13:56

gray place. Your

14:02

gaze follows the path. That

14:04

leads up to the church around

14:07

the graveyard and

14:09

towards an exit on the other

14:11

side. You

14:15

actually prefer to take this

14:17

path when walking home, and

14:20

often you do. It's

14:23

much more peaceful than going

14:25

past all the shops and

14:27

restaurants that line the

14:29

street on the other side of the

14:31

thick stone walls. Perhaps

14:36

you will gamble through it properly,

14:39

on your way home. Looking

14:43

up, you see lingering

14:46

gray clouds above

14:49

A walk through Grey Friars

14:51

on a rainy afternoon is

14:54

just the kind of experience you'd

14:57

like. In your

15:00

mind, you hope for a little

15:02

drizzle later

15:04

today. But

15:08

for

15:08

now, you carry

15:11

on further into

15:13

Old

15:13

Town. The crisp

15:16

air embraces your

15:18

skin, as you approach the

15:20

cobbles of Edinburgh's

15:22

most notable street, the

15:25

Royal Mile. This

15:31

captivating street is full of

15:33

life today. The

15:36

sound of back pipes floats

15:38

through the air. All

15:42

tartan scarves are on display,

15:44

and the smell of baked

15:46

goods and coffee finds

15:49

your nose. You

15:54

adore the royal mile for

15:56

many reasons. For

15:59

one, it leads up to

16:01

Edinburgh Castle, perched

16:04

high on a base of

16:06

volcanic rock, which

16:08

is stunning to see up

16:10

close. However,

16:13

it is also full of

16:15

fairy tale like stone

16:17

buildings. With sharply

16:19

pointed

16:19

turrets. And the

16:22

Gothic Saint Charles

16:24

Cathedral with its

16:26

opens spires and

16:28

sculptures

16:29

turret. But

16:33

what you really love about the

16:35

royal mile is what

16:37

you find on its side streets.

16:42

Tiny pathways bleed

16:45

into quaint, often

16:47

silent squares, creating

16:50

pleasant terraces, from

16:52

the bustling life just

16:54

on the other side of the

16:56

buildings. You

17:02

look

17:02

right, fast catching a glimpse

17:04

of the bronze statue of

17:08

Scottish philosopher David

17:09

Hume. Apparently,

17:13

local tradition suggests

17:15

it is good luck to

17:17

touch his big toe, which sticks

17:20

out further than the rest

17:22

of the statue. You

17:26

watch a man in a kilk,

17:28

stop by, and grace his

17:30

hand across Hume's toe.

17:33

And you smile. Ahead

17:38

of you,

17:40

you see the way the cobbles

17:43

appear to grow smaller and smaller

17:46

as they go down the hill

17:48

until they disappear

17:51

into a cloudy

17:52

gap. Between the buildings.

17:56

You

17:57

could follow that path. Where

18:00

the buildings seemed to grow older and

18:03

more historic until you

18:05

reach the prestigious Palace

18:08

of Holyroot House with

18:11

its powerful history and

18:14

antie relics. But

18:18

today, you won't spend too

18:20

much time on the

18:22

royal mile.

18:24

Instead, you would like to visit

18:27

Edinburgh's more autumnal

18:29

spots.

18:34

There's no city you'd rather be

18:36

in during this season, you

18:39

declare. And with

18:42

Scotland's windy weather, The

18:44

leaves won't stay attached to

18:46

the branches for

18:47

long. So

18:50

you know just where you

18:52

would like to

18:53

You had

18:58

right and then take

19:00

a quick left onto a quaint

19:03

alley. Called Warwickston's

19:06

Close. The path

19:09

leads down a massive set

19:11

of stairs. That fall onto

19:13

a charming curved

19:15

street near the

19:17

Waverly train station. If

19:22

you had to choose

19:24

a favorite set of stairs,

19:26

these would be yours.

19:30

Something about the way they

19:32

found out at the bottom,

19:34

the yellow tinted lamps

19:36

and middle

19:37

bannister. Make you think

19:40

of old fashioned academia.

19:42

You could imagine

19:46

university students from

19:48

decades ago, leaving the

19:50

train station wearing pleated

19:53

tartan skirts or

19:56

long slacks as they ascend the

19:58

stairs, books and

20:00

pencil cases in hand

20:02

ready for a day's lesson.

20:09

You grab onto the banister

20:11

as you make your way down

20:13

the lofty staircase. You

20:17

watch as people walk up

20:19

and down the cobbled street

20:22

wearing rain

20:23

coats. Dark boots,

20:26

berries, and warm scarves.

20:31

Once you're at the bottom of the

20:34

stairs, you are situated

20:36

in front of one of your favorite

20:38

coffee shops in the

20:41

city. It has the best

20:43

view of the steps of Warwickston's

20:46

close. And

20:48

with its indoor and

20:50

outdoor seating in a

20:52

snug and cozy setting.

20:54

It is the perfect stop

20:57

during an autumn walk in

20:59

Adembra.

21:02

And so, your

21:05

feet click against the

21:07

mismatched cobbles as

21:09

you walk towards the door

21:11

of the cafe.

21:14

Inside, you hear the hissing of

21:17

the espresso machine and

21:19

the clink of ceramic.

21:23

You look around.

21:25

There is a window

21:27

seat for two with

21:30

homely cushions. And

21:32

a few seats nestled

21:34

against the core stone

21:37

walls. Just

21:41

in front of you is an

21:43

espresso bar, serving

21:45

artisan coffee, hot

21:47

chocolates, and teas,

21:51

Then behind a glass

21:53

counter, you admire

21:55

tasty treats from

21:58

pumpkin spice cinnamon rose

22:00

to thick buttery croissants.

22:06

You smile and say

22:09

hello to the barista. She

22:12

greets you in return.

22:16

Then you kindly

22:18

request a hot spice

22:20

tea and a

22:22

warm pumpkin spice

22:24

cinnamon rum. Something you have

22:26

never tried here before. She

22:30

tells you that they were just added

22:32

to the menu today.

22:35

And you feel a tingle of excitement

22:37

that you get to try

22:39

them this afternoon. You

22:45

choose to take a seat outside.

22:50

After all, you're enjoying

22:52

the fresh water mayor

22:54

on your face. Plus,

22:58

your woolly layers and

23:00

steady walking pace. Have

23:02

been keeping you nice and warm. There

23:07

are

23:08

two large tables on

23:12

either side of the door.

23:13

You choose the

23:16

one to the right with

23:18

the best view of your favorite

23:21

staircase. As you

23:26

wait, you look up at

23:28

the curves street that

23:30

leads back to the royal mile.

23:33

You watch the buildings

23:36

as they stretch up towards

23:38

the

23:38

sky, which is looking a

23:41

bit greener and gloomier than

23:43

before. Your gaze

23:48

comes back down to

23:51

ground level.

23:51

There are no

23:54

trees on this street, so

23:56

there is no foliage to

23:58

admire. Nonetheless,

24:01

the brownish shades of the street,

24:04

combined with the crisp air,

24:06

carry the feeling of the

24:09

season. But

24:12

then you smile, considering

24:15

that rain, clouds,

24:18

and cool weather. A

24:21

common year round

24:23

here. The

24:28

barista delivers your cinnamon

24:30

rum, and hot spice

24:32

tea. The smell of

24:34

them together captivates

24:37

your senses. You

24:40

close your eyes and take a deep breath

24:43

in, bringing the muck

24:45

up to your nose as

24:47

you do so The aroma

24:52

of cloves, nutmeg,

24:56

ginger, and other spices

24:59

fills your nostrils. Then,

25:03

you take a sip and the

25:06

warmth of it travels

25:08

down to your stomach. Delicious

25:13

you think.

25:17

Next, you try the pumpkin spice

25:21

cinnamon rum.

25:22

You push

25:24

your knife and fork

25:26

into

25:26

it, and the pastry

25:30

softly falls apart. Looking

25:32

gooey and warm as

25:35

white icing trickles

25:37

down onto the plate.

25:42

You lift the fork to your

25:45

mouth, blowing on the cinnamon

25:47

rum to cool it down,

25:50

just in case. Then,

25:54

you place it onto your

25:56

tongue. And fill the warm

25:58

flavors of pumpkin

26:00

and cinnamon enveloping

26:02

your taste

26:03

buds. The texture

26:06

of the pastry is fan

26:09

yet buttery as it

26:11

melts into your mouth.

26:13

You can't

26:16

quite believe just how

26:18

good it is. You

26:24

spend the next moments enjoying

26:26

your treats, allowing

26:29

each bite or sip. To

26:31

linger on your tongue,

26:34

soaking up every bit

26:36

of flavor. Once

26:41

you've finished, you

26:43

stand up and wave goodbye

26:45

to the barista. Who

26:48

has just come back outside

26:51

to deliver two coffees

26:53

to the other table next to

26:55

you. Your

27:00

body feels warm and

27:02

cozy inside. After

27:04

your pleasant stop at

27:06

this lovely cafe.

27:10

Edinburgh's Chris Bear dances around

27:13

your skin along the

27:15

edges of your knitted

27:16

jumper. As you take

27:19

a left, down Prince's

27:21

street gardens. But

27:26

soon, you pause.

27:28

Looking out towards

27:31

Edinburgh Waverley station

27:33

with the park just

27:36

across

27:36

the road. For a

27:39

moment, you watch the world

27:42

go by all

27:44

around

27:44

you. You

27:46

see pairs of people following the

27:49

steps down into the

27:51

station. While solo

27:53

travelers, and business

27:56

people emerge, holding

27:58

coffee cups and newspapers.

28:05

Then, you noticed a young

28:07

man carrying a

28:09

delicate bouquet of

28:11

sweet blossoms. Soft

28:14

shades of dainty pink,

28:17

white, and

28:18

green. Into twine

28:21

beautifully together.

28:23

He holds the stems out

28:26

in front of him, careful

28:28

to keep them just as nice

28:30

as they were when he

28:33

bought them. You

28:35

watch him pull out his phone and

28:39

smile as his eyes

28:41

read over a text message.

28:44

You imagine

28:48

who the flowers are for

28:50

and whether it's a special

28:52

anniversary. Or just a

28:55

second or third

28:56

date. You smile

28:59

at the thought of

29:01

it. Then,

29:03

he happily walks us up

29:05

the cobbled street and

29:08

you drift away towards

29:11

the gardens. You go

29:17

straight past the train

29:19

station. Until you reach

29:21

a set of stairs to your

29:24

left. Your

29:27

stomach fills with happy butterflies

29:29

at the view in

29:31

front of you. In

29:35

this moment, Edinburgh feels

29:37

like it has been pulled from

29:39

a storybook set

29:42

in the heart of

29:43

Autumn. The

29:48

wide concrete stairs

29:50

are dressed in pumpkin

29:53

orange

29:53

leaves. They are scattered

29:57

generously around, but

29:59

seemed to congregate along the

30:01

sides of the stairs.

30:06

In the middle is a long

30:08

black railing with

30:10

matching street lamps in

30:13

between. Here,

30:17

the trees are than

30:19

the ones in the meadows. So you

30:22

admire the patterns of their

30:24

branches as they

30:26

loom over the spares. Further

30:31

out, you can see thick,

30:34

bright yellow, orange

30:36

and red trees. Dotting the

30:38

park. But

30:42

best of all. have

30:45

a splendid view of

30:47

the grand volcanic rock

30:50

and adding brick castle that

30:53

consume much of the impressive

30:55

gray skyline. The

31:02

stunning Panorama makes you feel

31:04

very glad to have

31:06

taken such a wonderful walk

31:08

on a magical day like today.

31:12

You glide

31:15

your fingertips along the

31:18

handrail, which points to a

31:20

paved foot path. That

31:22

wraps around the park.

31:27

From here, you're

31:29

able to take in more

31:31

of your surroundings. Bushy,

31:36

dark green shrubbery, meets

31:38

the bright green of Scottish

31:39

grass, covered with

31:42

mounds of fallen leaves.

31:45

The piles

31:47

of leaves are just

31:49

waiting for someone to

31:51

jump into them. You think

31:54

with a smile. Then,

31:59

you notice a tiny

32:01

drop of rain four from the

32:04

sky and splatter

32:06

on your jacket. You

32:09

are wearing a

32:11

light raincoat today, and

32:13

the droplet glides off

32:15

your

32:15

sleeve, plummeting

32:18

onto the pavement. It's

32:23

a good thing you

32:25

remembered to bring your umbrella

32:27

with you, but

32:29

you decide a couple of drops

32:31

here and

32:32

there. Don't warrant bringing

32:34

it out just yet.

32:37

This is Scotland

32:40

after

32:40

all. You are no

32:43

stranger to rain here. So

32:48

for now, You carry on

32:50

towards the majestic cross

32:53

mountain with its

32:55

cast iron display. The

32:58

Castle Hill slowly reveals more

33:01

of itself as

33:03

you walk. Little

33:09

droplets, taps sporadically against

33:11

your jacket. Yet,

33:14

you aren't bothered. You

33:18

look around and

33:20

notice one or two umbrellas

33:22

carried by other people

33:25

going through the park today. But

33:28

most are proudly

33:31

meandering with just their

33:33

coats to protect them

33:35

from the drizzle. Besides,

33:40

there is beauty in

33:43

the rain. This

33:45

is evident in the vibrant green

33:48

grass that covers Edinburgh,

33:51

and the way the city looks

33:53

majestic. a

33:55

gray day. The

33:58

rain suits this place.

34:02

You decide This thought

34:05

sends a tingle of happiness

34:07

through your body as your

34:10

feet move

34:12

rhythmically. Across the damp

34:14

pavement. Soon,

34:20

the rain grows heavier

34:22

and you reluctantly decide

34:25

to use your

34:27

umbrella.

34:27

It's a

34:29

clear bubble with a

34:32

classic domed

34:34

design. You love the style of it

34:36

and the way you can still

34:38

see the sky above. As

34:43

you get closer

34:46

to the fountain, you

34:48

admire a small round

34:51

puddle. With a single leaf floating

34:54

at its center.

34:56

You look down

34:59

at the water, and

35:02

see yourself, your umbrella,

35:04

and the autumn trees

35:08

reflected

35:09

back at you. For a

35:12

moment, you gaze at this calm reflection

35:15

before carrying on.

35:22

After a short

35:23

while, you reach the

35:26

fountain.

35:27

You cherish

35:29

this spot because it

35:31

is so unbelievably gorgeous.

35:36

The fountain is turquoise

35:39

and gold and

35:41

made of cast iron At

35:44

the base of

35:46

the fountain, there are charming

35:48

mermaids, walrus and lion

35:51

heads. And even cherries.

35:56

Then as the eye travels up

35:58

to the top, There

36:00

are four female figures

36:02

designed to represent

36:05

science, arts, poetry and industry.

36:09

But

36:10

what makes this

36:12

spot all the more special

36:16

is how spectacular it looks with

36:19

Adamra Castle

36:21

perched so proudly. At

36:25

the top of the volcanic rock. It

36:27

makes you appreciate

36:29

this city

36:32

even more deeply.

36:34

There truly is

36:36

no place like Ademra, you

36:40

think.

36:41

As the rain

36:46

continues to drizzle, drumming

36:49

against your umbrella, you decide to retreat

36:52

to a pump.

36:55

You follow

36:58

the footpath towards park

37:01

exit and make your way

37:03

to one of the coziest pumps

37:06

in Edinburgh. Once

37:12

inside, you're greeted

37:14

by the warmth of a fireplace.

37:16

And the sound of folk musicians seated

37:19

in a circle. You

37:25

hear the familiar tones of flutes

37:27

and fiddlers and admire the

37:30

backdrop of stained

37:32

glass windows. And

37:35

quaint yellow lights.

37:41

The welcoming environment lurs you

37:44

deeper into the

37:45

pump. You order

37:48

something warm to

37:51

drink.

37:51

Nestle yourself into a

37:54

tart and covered booth near

37:56

the

37:57

fire and relax. To

37:59

the sound of the

38:02

music. Perhaps

38:07

You will pull your book out of your

38:09

tote bag and read

38:12

as you enjoy the captivating

38:15

ambiance. And perfect retreat from the

38:18

crisp waterman

38:20

and drizzly rain outside

38:24

But for

38:28

now, you

38:30

sit back. Listen

38:33

and let it

38:35

all sink

38:36

in. It

38:41

has been a wonderful

38:44

day for an autumn

38:46

walk in Edinburgh.

38:50

Of this, You are

38:52

sure.

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