Edinburgh

[Sark79]

I went to Edinburgh today. It has been years since I was last there. I actually used to stay there when I was really young  I was immediately impressed by the place. There are so many things to see, probably too much for just one day.

The Castle is amazing. Arthur's Seat is spectacular. The whole Royal Mile is rich in architecture and history, whether it's  Parliament house, The Hub( Tolbooth Church), The Palace of Holyroodhouse or even the new Scottish Parliament building. I loved the views from the Royal Observatory on Calton Hill. It has panoramic views across the city ( very scary views as well because it is really high ). Jacobs Ladder ( think that's its name? ) is really tough on the old legs.

We were going to go to Greyfriar's Churchyard ( GreyFriar's Bobby ), but sadly we ran out of time.

I will definitely go back there again sometime soon. It really is fantastic. I had forgotten how special a place it is

If you have never been to this place.  Make a visit.  It is now on my wish list for places to stay ( Once I get that WSOP crown  . The central city flat prices are massive)

I also wanted to look at the DH MTB trails on Arthur's seat but didn't have a chance today

[thetank]

Wierd city, even the junkies are up their own ass. 

Arthur's seat is cool though, every city should have a big f*** off mountain in the middle of it.

[Sark79]

Wierd city, even the junkies are up their own ass. 

Drug capital of Europe isn't it?

[thetank]

I think it'd be hard pushed to beat Amsterdam

[Sark79]

Yea true        But I think it is the highest for addicts or it was a few years back

[suzanne]

"SIGH" you are making me home sick Sark.

Not been back for about 10 years now. No reason to as none of my immediate family live there anymore.

Edinburgh is indeed a beautiful city but it also has some of the most horrendous council estates in the UK. My sister moved out of there a few years ago after her then 14 yrs old daughter got beaten up by a middle ages couple for upsetting their daughter because they had argued.

It has as you say a very serious drug problem but any visitors going to Edinburgh obviously would not see any of the nasty side to city and yes I would highly recommend to anyone to visit as it truely is worth seeing.

[RFC]

I love working in edinburgh ..well apart from the traffic wardens ... everyone is so friendly and helpfull even when they hear the good side of scotland accent
Ok question for you all ..i know the awnser .. Some one from glasgow is called a Glaswiegen 
What do you call someone fron Edinburgh ??

[suzanne]

"La creme de la creme" 

[RFC]

"La creme de la creme" 

LOL not even close   

[suzanne]

I have to honest...I dont know.

Is there a punchline to this?

[RFC]

no punch line ive talked to many peple from edinburgh and they dont even know

[Tinsel Town]

no punch line ive talked to many peple from edinburgh and they dont even know

Everything you need to know about Embra except what it's citizens are called.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edinburgh

I have no idea either though the ones I've met are usually Jambo's or HiBees

 

[suzanne]

JAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMM TAAAAAAAAARRRRRRTTTTTTTSSSSSSSSSS

What are Hibees??

[thetank]

JAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMM TAAAAAAAAARRRRRRTTTTTTTSSSSSSSSSS

What are Hibees??

Oooh the banter!

Hibees are Hibernian supporters. (That other team)

Edinburgers sounds eerily tutonic, so I usually go with Edinbronians.

Use it with confidence, no-one will dare correct you.

[Suited_Jock]

I'm pretty sure we're called Edinburgers.