Pre-Christmas Rush (2014.333)

4:10pm on a Saturday afternoon.

After the marketing- and media-induced madness of "Black Friday", it's November payday, and world+dog is in town.

Buses and people charge hither and yon.

The rocketlike Scott Monument remains resolutely in place, surrounded by attractions flinging people around, and market stalls relieving the relieved of their cash.

The big wheel and the Star Flyer are up and running, scaring people witless.

And all under a spectacular sky, with the unmoving castle looking on.

Edinburgh's getting ready for Christmas.