The Star of the Show

The Helter Skelter is my favourite in a city centre full of lights and life

I have sketched the Helter Skelter many times over the years, it is my favourite of the many bright attractions in the city during December. It doesn’t have the height or the noise and speed of some of its neighbours but it wins easily on charm and character.

This year it sits by the Scott Monument in East Princes Street Gardens and this view was from the top deck of a dverted number 8 bus. I took a few photos as the bus turned onto Princes Street and couldn’t wait to get my watercolours out when back in the warmth of my living room.

I hadn’t realised until looking it up now that there is a bar at the bottom of this Helter Skelter. Maybe time for a quick drink while waiting for your turn on the slide.