Edinburgh - a view of two cities

After a dark and snowy time over the last few week the weather is finally lifting in Edinburgh.  It's still a little cold but the days are getting longer so time for some retail therapy.
One of the best views in New Town has to be from the cafe at the top of John Lewis department store and it only cost the price of a cup of coffee.
Now that the snow has lifted you can see all the way north to the Firth of Forth and Fife.
Other great views for free

• the Esplanade at Edinburgh Castle (Old Town and New Town)
• Ramsay Lane at the top of the Mound (fab view of Princes Street)
• Regent Road overlooking the Old Carlton Burial Ground toward the Old Town (you might recognise this from the BBC drama North and South with Richard Armitage).