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Well, I plan on coming back as soon as I can afford it. And am able to stay for more than 12 days. I'm looking at about 3-4 weeks, if possible.
Personally, I don't like feeling like a tourist *anywhere* I go. So, I try and learn as much as I can about anywhere I am going.( where ever it is) Just so I don't feel out of sorts, myself. I don't like not knowing where something is...so I try and prevent that as much as possible.... That was a big help when I went to New Orleans a few years ago....
When we were in the Uk it was a little more difficult, being on a tour. But, in Edinburgh, and in Dublin I found my way fairly well. I didn't get lost....and miss the bus. So I guess I did ok...LOL!!!! I'm just glad I didn't get dropped in the middle of London! There I think I would get lost no matter how much pre planning I would have done... Thank goodness for cabs!!!!LOL!
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Some men are drawn to oceans, they cannot breathe unless the air is scented with a salty mist. Others are drawn to land that is flat, and the air is sullen and is leaden as August. My people were drawn to mountains- Earl Hamner Jr.
My wife and I spent a weekend for our 1st wedding anniversary in the Jedforest Hotel and I can thoroughly recommend it to any Borders visitors (The 1st Hotel over the English border in Scotland I believe?). Very quiet retreat just outside Jedburgh, although personally I am no fisherman so I can't comment on that aspect......
Barddas My remarks about Edinburgh pubs changing names applies more-so to the modern / newly opened places. The pubs recommended by Cat are all well established Edinburgh "institutions" and as such you should have no trouble finding them by asking a local......
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Leslies Bar - Ratcliffe Terrace, classic bar on the Southern edge of the town centre serving real ales.Close to lots of small hotels / guest houses.....
Those around the GRASSMARKET - Choose from about 10 bars all right next door to each other in the shadow of the castle. Choice ranges from folk bars / Irish bars / "trendy" pubs and traditional (also one or two restaurants).
Another nice Edinburgh bar I have remembered is The Sheeps Heid, in Duddingston Village - off the beaten track to the south-east of Arthurs Seat. Worth calling in for a refreshment/snack if you have been walking around the Queens Park/Arthur's Seat. Very pretty bar with log-fire and it even has a skittles alley!
Haven't been there for a number of years, though. Mind you, I have an aunt living out at Priestfield - I should make the effort to go for a drink when out visiting her! Shall I tell them you sent me?
Haven't been there for a number of years, though. Mind you, I have an aunt living out at Priestfield - I should make the effort to go for a drink when out visiting her! Shall I tell them you sent me?
Cant really say I am a regular,last time I was there was about 4 months ago
It's not in Scotland, but if you're ever down in Hampshire, near a place called Shirrel Heath, look up a pub called the Bold Forrester, on Forrester Road. It's nothing spectacular, but the atmosphere was friendly to all when last I was there. Down the opposite end of the road, there's a house named "The Old Plough". It was the competitor that went under, as the proprietors of the Bold Forrester will happily tell you.
Nice selection on tap, and there is always at least one walker in a tweed-plaid hat sitting down for a pint with his dog by his feet.
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The Mussel Inn 61-65 Rose Street Edinburgh, 0131 225 5979
This is a fish and seafood restaurant, famous for its mussels (in various dishes such as Moule Mariniere). Their fish is very fresh and locally landed fish is a speciality.
Rose Street runs parallel to Princes Street. In the summer they have tables outside, and you can 'almost' believe you are in France! They open every lunchtime and every evening, except Sundays.
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