Edinburgh Take 2, Day 3 - Duddingston Loch, Arthur's Seat, and Porobello Beach

Our destination on day 3 was Duddingston Loch, "where you can spend hours in the winter hoping for a glimpse of a bittern or just take the kids to feed the ducks and swans" (RSPB).

We neglected bread and didn't stay for the bittern, but the scenery was nice.

On what a local signboard called "Hangman's Rock":

Duddingston Loch is at the base of Arthur's Seat, and we found the pull of the hill irresistible:

Pausing for breath... 

 Seated...

Instead of returning home, we decided to continue on to the ocean. We enjoyed a quick lunch at June's Cake & Candy Tearoom...

Before sampling the beach: