Back home after a good week. The weather for the most part was bad,but managed to   do quite a lot. Managed to get to the Royal Oak (but not on Thursday ,Jim,so didn't meet your brother...it was pouring down that night so we stayed in with a bottle of Laphroaig)
Made it to Sandy Bell's and heard some fine music played. It was on Saturday however, Jack, so didn't get to meet you...though I asked after you at the bar!!
Sat on the grass in Holyrood Park on Saturday (The only fine day) .....outside of the official area for The Gathering (couldn't be bothered to queue) and listened to The Battlefield Band. It sounded great from there.
Was going to go to Wee Folk Club on Sunday but met up with some friends for a meal and afterwards went into The Canny Man's and..............!!!
Thanks everybody for your suggestions. Sorry I couldn't take them all up.


geoff t