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11 Nov 07 - 04:28 PM (#2191437) Subject: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: Dave the Gnome As a Polish/Russian/Welsh/Englisman with no Scottish heritage whatsoever I post this with no axe to grind! We are just back from a family wedding in Edinburgh. The hotel was on Grassmarket facing the Castle. Wonderful outlook. We had a good look round Saturday morning and I fell in love with the place. I have been before, twice, but never realy saw it like this. (First time I went to T in the park and the second I was working.) The wedding was lovely. The bride, my wife's neice, was beautiful and her husband was just as handsome. The reception was fantastic and a small Ceilidh band got the place bouncing far better than some of the big Ceilidhs I have been to in England. We saw the Armistice day parade today and I was moved to tears. I bought a Saxon sword from one of the best armouries I have ever seen. On the way out I saw the Elephant House (birthplace of Harry Potter) just down the road from the Bedlam theatre who are now showing Terry Pratchett's 'Guards, guards!'. I nearly turned back! On a different note. How come the Scots have such a wonderful pride in their heritage while us English just take the piss? For the first time ever I heard Mrs P wishing she had some Scottish heritage herself. The worrying thing is, I nearly bought a kilt... Cheers Dave |
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11 Nov 07 - 04:30 PM (#2191439) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: John on the Sunset Coast Perhaps. Perhaps not. |
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11 Nov 07 - 04:36 PM (#2191445) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: John MacKenzie Lovely city, a bit on the expensive side, but as a Glaswegian, I can say no more ! Giok ¦¬] |
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11 Nov 07 - 04:39 PM (#2191449) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: Richard Bridge Anywhere warm |
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11 Nov 07 - 04:41 PM (#2191450) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: Megan L Dammit Giok ye got there afore me :) |
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11 Nov 07 - 04:42 PM (#2191453) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: Dave the Gnome It waa warm, Richard! You just needed a big coat and a wooly hat... |
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11 Nov 07 - 04:51 PM (#2191464) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: GUEST,sparticus No "axe to grind" but a Saxon sword to wield? Bet you got some strange looks on the train! How do you get away with carrying a Saxon sword around Newcastle and what will you use it for - spreading pease-pudding? |
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11 Nov 07 - 04:57 PM (#2191471) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: Dave the Gnome :D I took it back in the car to Newcastle after putting Mrs P on the train to Manchester. It is still in it's box so I think I will leave it there until I get chance to use it at a martial arts session. They did have some amazing axes as well - I may well get one next time... |
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11 Nov 07 - 04:58 PM (#2191472) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: Dave the Gnome BTW - They had a Gladius. Interested, Sparticus? :D |
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11 Nov 07 - 05:00 PM (#2191474) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: GUEST,rock chick I can totally understand Dave as I too fell in love with Edinburgh, in fact Glasgow and all the surrounding areas I have so far visited, the people are also so warm and friendly, not like the South where the majority cant give you the time of day. I discovered that my grandfather came from Edinburgh so I was really pleased, I even found the Tartan I am able to wear ;-) |
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11 Nov 07 - 05:08 PM (#2191483) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: GUEST,sparticus "a martial arts session?" You're never thinking of taking it down to the Bigg market on a Saturday night, are you? |
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11 Nov 07 - 05:22 PM (#2191497) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: Dave the Gnome I dunno, Spart. Never realy get into the 'castle on a Saturday. I would be happy carrying it down Deansgate in Manchester on a Saturday if the plod would let me:-) I love the 'Markets' in Newcastle BTW - Groatmarket is my favourite. I reckon it is the early version of a pound shop. 'Roll up, everything you like. A groat. Don't ask the price, it's all a groat...' :D |
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11 Nov 07 - 05:24 PM (#2191504) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: Dave the Gnome Good job I didn't mis-spell it. Imagine using it at a marital arts session... :D |
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11 Nov 07 - 06:59 PM (#2191571) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: Folk Form # 1 I have never been to Edinburgh. I've been through Glasgow though, in 1973, and I thought there was nothing wrong with the place that aerial bombardment couldn't sort out. God, what a dump. The whole place was worse than the worst places in London and that's saying something. It may be better now, though. |
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11 Nov 07 - 07:17 PM (#2191580) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: Jack Campin Sandy Bells is just across the street from the Bedlam Thatre. We have a session there every Sunday afternoon. Dave, how come you missed it? |
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11 Nov 07 - 07:31 PM (#2191589) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: redsnapper It is Penguin Egg. Edinburgh is indeed a fine city (as is Glasgow) and I am pleased to be within an hour's travelling of both. RS |
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11 Nov 07 - 07:52 PM (#2191596) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: michaelr It's not Auld Reekie anymore, then? |
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11 Nov 07 - 09:54 PM (#2191653) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: Jim Lad It just won the popular vote, last month, as the "Best Place in Britain". |
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12 Nov 07 - 04:30 AM (#2191761) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: John MacKenzie The people make the place like 'Manners maketh the man' So although I admit that parts of Glasgow are an eyesore, it has a warm heart. You often hear it said that if you fall over in London people will just walk round you: in Glasgow you would be tended to and comforted within seconds. If I was destitute it's the city I would head for, as I know I'd never starve where there are Glaswegians. Giok |
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12 Nov 07 - 07:02 AM (#2191830) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: maeve I was treated ever so kindly everywhare I went in Scotland, including Edinburgh and Glasgow. maeve |
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12 Nov 07 - 07:13 AM (#2191835) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: ard mhacha `Giok` is right about Glaswegians, if you are lying in the street they don`t walk around you, they come back and put the boot in, kidding, generous to a fault, all that crap about tight Scots is bunkum, certainly not Glaswegians. They tell me Dublin is nice. |
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12 Nov 07 - 02:25 PM (#2192105) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: Dave the Gnome Funnily enough, Jack, I have been in Sandy Bells. When I was there on business it was my first port of call after checking into the hotel. Not got the willpower to go for the Sunday afternoon session though. I just couldn't imagine sat there surrounded by all those friendly folk, cracking music and amazing choice of single malts and then leaving early to drive 3 hours back! One day though, one day... :D |
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12 Nov 07 - 06:10 PM (#2192265) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: DougR I love Edinburgh. I don't like cold weather though. DougR |
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12 Nov 07 - 07:28 PM (#2192327) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: GUEST,rock chick Know what you mean about the cold DougR, I am a fair weather maid and just LOVE the warm sun,but others things were far more important and so Scotland won for many reasons. Although I have to say I have walked round in short sleeves.....yes I said short sleeves and I was NOT cold ;-) |
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12 Nov 07 - 07:52 PM (#2192358) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: DougR My wife and I spent three days there in September and could not have asked for better weather. I agree with those who have found the Scottish People among the friendliest ever encountered. A shop owner in Edinburgh talked me out of buying a cell phone in his shop because I had told him I wanted it in the event we had car trouble on the backroads of the Highlands. He said "Don't waste your money. If you wait a bit somebody will be along to help you. You can count on it." DougR |
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13 Nov 07 - 03:05 AM (#2192495) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: Big Al Whittle Perhaps more people would like it if there weren't all these sodding awful Edinburgh Wool Shops all over the place. They sell strange clothes and cheap cds by herman's hermits with none of the original Hermits. Also they sell packets of things called griddle cakes in a fancy packet. There must be a reason Bert Jansch didn't go back there. Perhaps it was the griddle cakes, perhaps it was the Hermans Hermits cd, maybe it was the strange coloured leggings for fat people. |
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13 Nov 07 - 04:05 AM (#2192505) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: GUEST,sparticus Edinburgh rock -------- s |
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13 Nov 07 - 04:27 AM (#2192513) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: John MacKenzie Arthur's Seat [Fanny in the USA?] G |
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13 Nov 07 - 04:31 AM (#2192518) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: Folkiedave I love Edinburgh and often go to Sandy Bell's when there. It is so much better since they stopped the smoking inside. BUT - coming from Sheffield - real ale normally at £1.80 - £2.20 I find you do need a sense of humour to drink there! |
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13 Nov 07 - 06:01 PM (#2193062) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: GUEST,rock chick Talking about the cost of real ale, try down South some day, if you dare, you can pay £2.50 / £2.60 a pint in some places, so give me £2.20 anyday, and I would rather pay the extra and be in Scotlland than Sheffield anyday! having said that I would rather be down South then Sheffield. Of course if you go to a Weatherspoons you can most likely get real ale (do they sell such good drink) for about £1.80 but who likes Weatherspoons, even the food is CX£"% and NO music. No give me Scotland anytime over the rest of the country, even with real ale at £2.20. lol x |
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13 Nov 07 - 06:37 PM (#2193093) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: CET I would go back to Edinburgh in a heartbeat. The National Museum of Scotland is one of the best I've ever seen. Great walking tours, especially of some of the underground parts of the city. We went to a session at Sandy Bell's and a singing session at the Tassie. And there's a Gurkha restaurant! For someone who grew up hearing about the Gurkhas, that was a treat quite apart from the food, which was excellent. I want to know what you plan to do with your sword. There can't be too many katas for Saxon weaponry. Edmund |
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13 Nov 07 - 06:39 PM (#2193096) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: GUEST,MikeyOno Dunoon |
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13 Nov 07 - 06:40 PM (#2193101) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: Dave the Gnome The form for the Tai Chi sword would work for the Saxon one as it is a similar double edged weapon, apart from the weight. I am going to an Eskrima workshop in a couple of weeks which may give me a better idea. But I just LOVE the sword anyway! :D |
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13 Nov 07 - 08:30 PM (#2193156) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: kendall I hate cities. With one exception, Edinburgh. Athens of the north is well named. |
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14 Nov 07 - 09:12 AM (#2193462) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: GUEST, Sminky I love Edinburgh. But why is everything uphill? |
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14 Nov 07 - 02:31 PM (#2193725) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: Dave the Gnome ...apart from the downhill bits? We have a theory of the expanding and contracting universe. Whenever you go uphil the universe expands. It contracts as you descend hence the uphill bits are always far longer than the downhill ones! Mind you, we also figured out that the sun was cold - If it is so hot how come it goes colder when you are closer to it on top of a hill? Huh? :D |
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14 Nov 07 - 03:15 PM (#2193759) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: skarpi well been there three times , and going there again its great town to visit , the question about if theres a better place , well everyone has his or her better place :>) I always stay at princes street and watch the castle. All the best Skarpi |
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14 Nov 07 - 05:16 PM (#2193859) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: Cats Jon and I are thinking of coming to Edinburgh for a long weekend next summer. From what has been said here it looks as if you might have persauded us. |
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15 Nov 07 - 05:02 PM (#2194776) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: Rowan Ian Rankin (an author, for those not in the know) retired Rebus (his fictional cop character of two decades' standing, ditto), prompting an MP to ask, in Parliament, to raise the retirement age for real ones; cops, that is, not authors or MPs. Where else but Edinburgh? Cheers, Rowan |
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15 Nov 07 - 05:09 PM (#2194788) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: Dave the Gnome I walked down the steps you always see in Rebus, trying to look moody but I didn't do it as well as he. I think it is the bottom of Advocates Close. Missed out seeing the Arch going over Cowgate though - another favourite Rebus shot. D. |
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15 Nov 07 - 08:03 PM (#2194932) Subject: RE: BS: Edinburgh - Is there a better place? From: GUEST,Bill the sound It's a long way from South Wales but even as a Welshman if I didn't live in Wales. I would like to live in Edinburgh. |