Enchanting Edinburgh

Scotland was never somewhere I expected to end up this summer, but last week I made the decision to follow my friends to Edinburgh and what a great decision that was. We left London Thursday night stayed at St. Christopers Inn while in Edinburgh.  Over the three days we were there we toured the castle, hiked Arthur’s Seat, had coffee at the Elephant house, and went on a ghost tour. Our days were jam-packed as we explored all that Edinburgh had to offer. The scenic views and quaint cafes made it a perfect first weekend away.

Chalk Art in Edinburgh (GrC)

In Edinburgh I ran across a small market on the Royal Mile. It was located inside of an old building and housed a few vendors along with a coffee bar and seating area. Although the building was rustic and dark, it had a modern aesthetic thanks to the chalk art placed throughout. All of the signs in the market and outside were written in chalk with different designs. It made the old building feel youthful and exciting. 

Imperial War Museum Typography (GrC)

The Imperial War Museum is home to an impressive WW1 exhibit with beautiful visuals. Some of the most visually engaging pieces are the propaganda posters. The majority of the posters created during WW1 had contrasting font sizes placing emphasis on the most important part of the message, usually a call to action.  Additionally, there were quotes placed throughout the exhibit that also enhanced the exhibit experience. The quotes were easy to read due to their contrast in both color and font size. All of the quotes were written in the same format, making them easy to identify and highlighting the power of repetition.