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Because so many people can't visit Edinburgh at Christmas this year we've collected 3D images from across our city to allow everyone to step inside & experience it, anywhere in the world.
Immerse yourself in the images and the sounds. Lie on your back and watch the snow descend - mind not get a snowflake right in yer eye.
We hope you all have a safe and joy filled time over the festive period and we really look forward to welcoming everyone in 2021 as soon as it is safe.
Please do visit the websites of the charities involved.
If you love images of Edinburgh and Scotland you can follow my Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts for regular content.
Merry Christmas
EDINBURGH ADVENT
tom duffin photographer
& 3D Scotland.co.uk
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Because so many people can't visit Edinburgh at Christmas this year we've collected 3D images from across our city to allow everyone to step inside & experience it, anywhere in the world.
Immerse yourself in the images and the sounds. Lie on your back and watch the snow descend - mind not get a snowflake right in yer eye.
We hope you all have a safe and joy filled time over the festive period and we really look forward to welcoming everyone in 2021 as soon as it is safe.
Take your time stepping through each scene, listen to the music and visit the websites of the charities involved.
If you love images of Edinburgh and Scotland you can follow my Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts for regular content.
Merry Christmas
December 4th - The Vennel
Today we know this steep thoroughfare as The Vennel, however it was the West Port Vennel or the Lauriston Vennel in times past. The word Vennel is from Latin, meaning small street or public passage. It was one of the many words introduced to our vocabulary with the creation of the Burgh systems in Scottish towns from the time of David I.
The Vennel runs down outside the old Town Wall which defended the expanding city. It's one of the ancient routes in the city and one of the most picturesque, as it slides down to the Grassmarket, supervised by the magnificent half moon battery of the castle above on its high and mighty rock.
It might be picturesque 'Auld Reekie' but the washing still needs to be hung out in the distance.
Image Credits:
Knox series postcard
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The Living Memory Association
The West Bow Well was built in 1674 to provide fresh water to the Grassmarket, supplied by the reservoir up on Castlehill, which is now the Scottish Shop we featured festooned with lights in the 1st December advent scene.
December 3rd
Blackford Hill
Many of you won't be able to visit Edinburgh this year, so we're bringing Edinburgh closer to you.
It snowed overnight so we thought Blackford Hill would be a great place to see the city with a white advent sparkle. It's been a favourite haunt for our family over the years so I've spread a small scattering of shots taken here.
All of my images are available printed any way you like and there is still time to order a print for delivery before Christmas.
Ask us anything at tom@tomduffin.com
You can support us by ordering a 2021 Calendar hidden in various parts of the scenes and available here
Love from Edinburgh
Your hosts
Lost Edinburgh, 3DScotland & Tom Duffin
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That sound is the bells of St Cuthbert's next door where the ringers still love giving it laldy when they are allowed to gather.
This rendition is "Rounds on Eight"
The bell ringing by St Cuthbert's ringers was Plain Bob Major Qtr
They can't meet at the moment but here's an image of the bell ringing chamber.
Visit the website of this kirk, known as the Mother Kirk of Edinburgh as there is a very long history of Christian worship at this site.
How beautiful is this rendition of Silent Night?
It was recorded by the Grassmarket Community Project Choir who have been rehearsing and performing virtually during the restrictions.
The Grassmarket Community Project is a charitable trust providing sanctuary and support to people dealing with multiple complex issues. Think about giving them a Christmas thanks for their wonderful work, and for their fantastic singing.
"If ye would hear the angels sing"
was performed by St Giles’ Cathedral Choir in an online carol concert.
Composer – Peter Backhouse
Conductor - Michael Harris – Master of the Music
Organist - Jordan English
Find out more about this fascinating historic building at the centre of Edinburgh life -
Here's a photo of the choir in full voice in a lockdown rehearsal online.
How beautiful is this rendition of Silent Night?
It was recorded by the Grassmarket Community Project Choir who have been rehearsing and performing virtually during the restrictions.
The Grassmarket Community Project is a charitable trust providing sanctuary and support to people dealing with multiple complex issues. Think about giving them a Christmas thanks for their wonderful work, and for their fantastic singing.