Welcome to my yearly round up of sketches from the Scottish capital. Looking back there have been a few milestones within the city that I have captured over the year. What stands out significantly in my sketches this year is the representation of the seasons and the colours around Edinburgh more than previously. I hope you enjoy my look back at 2023. You can visit EdinburghSketcher.com online to see more of my daily sketches of our beautiful city.
Mark
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![A sketch from the southside of Edinburgh looking towards the castle from Braid Avenue. For this commission I was asked to capture the blossom for a person whose commute to work includes this pretty city street.](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmJkMTFhY2RiLWJlZmQtNGJlZC04YTg4LTIxZjY2MmU1NzgwODo2ZTc0ZjQwOC01MTdiLTQ0N2MtYjEwYS0xNWQxMTFlMDk5MDY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
5. Braid Avenue
A sketch from the southside of Edinburgh looking towards the castle from Braid Avenue. For this commission I was asked to capture the blossom for a person whose commute to work includes this pretty city street. Photo: Mark Kirkham
![I love how the Edinburgh summer festivals take over in August, completely changing the feel and look of the city. Every available space and venue is filled with visitors and branded with colour. This is the Freemasons Hall on George Street which became the second home of The Stand comedy club for the month.](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjg5NDczMGMwLWJhMDAtNDNlYi04MjAzLWQyMTk2ZWQ2OTFkNDoxMjhiOGIzMi01OWQxLTQ4NTAtODhhNS03OGU3MzI5ZGMzM2Y=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
6. The Stand, George Street
I love how the Edinburgh summer festivals take over in August, completely changing the feel and look of the city. Every available space and venue is filled with visitors and branded with colour. This is the Freemasons Hall on George Street which became the second home of The Stand comedy club for the month. Photo: Mark Kirkham
![I remember this drawing well, I was early for an appointment in town so took a seat by Charlotte Square to draw this roof top dome for my WhereArtI competition. I sketch a piece of Edinburgh architecture and readers have to guess the location. Join me each Monday in the Edinburgh Evening News to play along.](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmQxMTdlNjVmLTJjYjYtNDFhNi05YjFjLWE4YjVhOTk0ZDVjYTpiYTlmZmQwNC04YzZlLTRkZDMtYTA1Ni05MjEwN2M4NWE0NmE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
7. West Register House
I remember this drawing well, I was early for an appointment in town so took a seat by Charlotte Square to draw this roof top dome for my WhereArtI competition. I sketch a piece of Edinburgh architecture and readers have to guess the location. Join me each Monday in the Edinburgh Evening News to play along. Photo: Mark Kirkham
![September saw the reopening of the National Galleries of Scotland after an extensive refurbishment created 10 new galleries to showcase Scottish art. I went along to the opening and created this piece featuring sketches from inside and out.](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjJkMTljMDVjLTMzOGEtNGJiYy1hZjk4LTUzYTI2ZmJlYzljZToyYWNlZDY0OS0zNzVjLTQ1ZGYtOWYyYS03ZDY4NWZiNTk0Y2U=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
8. National Galleries Opening
September saw the reopening of the National Galleries of Scotland after an extensive refurbishment created 10 new galleries to showcase Scottish art. I went along to the opening and created this piece featuring sketches from inside and out. Photo: Mark Kirkham