A great place to sketch, but not best in winter although the snow scenes were very tempting.  We went specifically to see the A New Era - Scottish Modern Art exhibition which was brilliant.  Saw work and artists I had no knowledge of.  Some a bit challenging but most very engaging.  Well annotated which is good.

It was so cold we had to take breaks in nice places.  Afternoon Tea in Colonnades in The Signet Library - a huge, cavernous columned former Parliamentary Library - ripe for drawing and another chance to try the pens in St Giles' Cathedral - equally lofty but very different.

​The snow enforced 3 more days so I took the opportunity for a second go.  Proves the importance of preliminary sketches to find the principle lines, points and perspective/s.

Killed two birds with one visit with the Urbans.  Tate Britain's Impressionists in London - a fine and informative exhibition with some stunning paintings.  Lots, as usual of Urban Sketchers.  My colleague is a Member so we avoided the cold and spent the morning in The Members' Room.  Comfortable easy chair sketching, although the dramatic columns, arches and perspectives are anything but easy.  Good learning exercise and chance to test the versatility of the new pen/brushes.

In the afternoon the exhibition and as several had braved the cold thought I should.  Back to pen and watercolour.  Must remember although the delicacy of the medium is lovely striking views need stronger colour.