Scotrail return between any Scottish stations for £19 (£35 in first class)

Trainer wheels!! I saw some for the first time yesterday [I lead a very sheltered life]. This young girl walked past me in town then suddenly took off..whooosh. How do people walk in them?

KateK I would be fine with light lunch, but Marelli and Elizabeth1 will fade away without sustenance. (They are so frail, you know . . . When we were getting afternoon tea once they had to eat a large lunch first in case they didn't make it through to 3 pm )

You are just a 'clype' (sp), Elegran!!

Did you not say that the train you're getting doesn't come through Fife, Elegran? I've got to go out in a minute (going to the cinema to see the Second Best Marigold Hotel)! I'll have another look at the website when I get back. Elizabeth1 hasn't got back to me yet - she'll be busy as she goes on her holidays tomorrow!

Marelli I can only see a 9.44 going through Markinch to reach Dundee at 10.20. My 9.29 from Edinburgh gets to Dundee at 10.33 and Aberdeen at 11.46 - you must have to change onto it at Dundee. 13 minutes to wait for the connection.

I'll have a think and come back with some suggestions. Rustico's is nice if you like Italian. Be back later.

Thanks Katek

I've come up with a shortlist of 4 which you could Google. They're all central so just short taxi ride from the station.

Rustico
Merchant Bistro
Jamie's (could be noisy!!)
Moonfish Cafe (Masterchef Professional runner up Brian McLeish works there)

Let me know what you all think.

I'm up for the 23rd - there must be a train from Edinburgh to Aberdeen though. I've been been to Aberdeen often, my daughter lives there and I've bussed it, got the train and/or car. I'll have a look when I've arrived in Tenerife tomorrow Woohoo and I'm meeting a new gransneter while I'm there.

There are trains from Edinburgh to Aberdeen, but to get from Fife to Aberdeen that morning by lunchtime you will have to change at Dundee. At Dundee you can join me on the Ed-Ab train.

Can I reserve all the seats in one go? Then we would be sure of sitting together.

That sounds good to me Elegran Would you have to pay for the tickets too? Thank you - it'll be a great day out. I just love Aberdeen. Must get up and on now. Places to go people to see Anne - I'll rely on your wisdom to get me on the right train. You know what I'm like - if I don't press the door to open I'll be forced to stay on the train until the next station. Like I did once before.

Am out all day today but happy to book restaurant this evening if we can confirm date/time/venue

Elegran, that would be good if you could do that. How do we pay you? Can I send you a cheque? Oh and I do have a Senior Railcard (don't think Elizabeth1 has got round to getting one yet). I think that will knock a couple of pounds off the price of the ticket.
I'm wondering if Maggiemaybe has seen this thread - and can anyone remember another GN'er who was looking for members in the Dundee/Perth area? Something's ringing a bell with me....

Looking for fellow Gran members in the West of Scotland.
Saw the thread of some Grans meeting up in Aberdeen and would love to be able to do same with some from my area.

This one is now filling up with stuff about the Aberdeen meetup, BiNtHeReDuNiT14 (are you sure that is your usernamer and not your password? )

Why not start a new thread with a title that names your area specifically? Then you can plan it separately.

If you select "forums" (under the flag at the top of the page) you will find a list of topics, where you can select "Meetups" and then start the new thread.

Enjoy the meetup!

Hi Elegran Thankyou for your reply. I am slowly finding my way around site.
Yes that is my username..Thanks for your suggestion I will try it.

KateK Sorry I've not posted with a preference on your eateries. I shall have a good look tomorrow.

I've had a look at Rustico's lunch menu and it looks really good!

Yes it does, doesn't it.

I'd love to come to this meetup but am still working out logistics....

Is there still room for another if I can make it?

Of course! There's always room for you, Bags You're just a wee thing.

Thanks, elegran

I'm trying to decide if I should do a two-part journey in both directions, as it's a long way from the boggy brae to Aberdeen.

If it is easier to come via Edinburgh for your two-parter, I have a spare bed. (I'll have to move a ton of stuff off it, but that is normal)

Thank you! Please may I accept that kind offer.

I'll start shifting stuff at once.