Just come back from a short weekend in Edinburgh. Very good indeed.

Travelled up to Edinburgh on Friday and spent Friday evening in Sandy Bell's bar. This is a famous folk pub in Edinburgh. They have live music every night from local musicians. There's about 6-7 of them.   One young man playing fiddle was particularly good. There were about 3 other fiddlers. Playing with them were a guitarist, a bodhran player and a whistle/clarinet player. I asked if they minded my joining them and played along on my eggs (shakers).

Next day there was the storytelling workshop on props run by Ewan MacVicar. I brought along with me the topsy turvy doll that I had picked up in a charity shop. Ewan was quite interested to see it and we had quite a decent chat. His wife is also very friendly.

In the evening I went along to the ceilidh that he was hosting. There were some excellent singers! Donald Smith was also there and we had a little chat too. Both Donald and Ewan are very supportive storytellers. Donald is currently Director of the Scottish Storytelling Centre.

Apart from that I pottered up and down along the Royal Mile, Princes Street, and the Princes Street Gardens. The spring flowers are in full bloom now.

Very enjoyable weekend.