Day 9 (September 22, 2025): From Oban to Edinburgh

Welcome to Edinburgh

(by Lina, Maryam and Kweenie)

This morning, we had some free time in Oban, before leaving for Edinburgh. The day started with some last-minute packing in the hostel, as everyone tried to get their suitcases ready. Just when things were already a bit hectic, one group’s room door broke :( The receptionist had to come and fix it; therefore, they had a little less time to pack than the rest of us. It caused a bit of chaos, but luckily everything worked out in the end.

While some of us went to cafés to enjoy breakfast, others decided to go last-minute shopping in second-hand or souvenir shops. Soon after, we met at the train station and boarded our first train back to Glasgow. The ride, which took over 3 hours, gave us some time to relax and enjoy the scenery. As usual, we kept ourselves busy eating, sleeping and repeating :)

 

After switching trains, the second ride from Glasgow to Edinburgh was much shorter (less than an hour). Since it was a public train and we didn’t have any reservations, some of us didn’t manage to get seats. That part of the journey wasn’t the most comfortable, but at least it went by quickly.

When we arrived, we had to carry our suitcases through the busy yet beautiful streets of Edinburgh. Even though that felt tiring, all the complaints vanished the moment we reached our apartments. We were genuinely left speechless at how gorgeous they are; high ceilings decorated with elegant ornaments and a classy almost luxurious vibe. The whole place feels spacious, bright and surprisingly fancy. By the time the evening rolled around, we were all exhausted from travelling, however, we still had to go grocery shopping to our local Saintsbury’s to stock up for the days ahead. Since we finally have our own kitchens, we spent the last hours of the day cooking together, settling in and enjoying the cozy quality time after our long journey. We're all excited for what Edinburgh has in store for us.