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Edinburgh meetup during festival?

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Elegran Mon 21-Jul-14 09:49:03

While the Newcastle meetup was being organised, one in Edinburgh during the festival was mentioned. Edinburgh is packed to the crowsteps in August, so it may not be easy to book for a large party, but there are plenty of eateries so surely something will be possible. Any opinions on where to eat? ROSL as we have done before? Somewhere else?

Dates of festivals are -:

Edinburgh International Festival 8-31 August
Festival Fringe 1st to 25th August
Edinburgh Art Festival 31 July – 31 August
Edinburgh International Book Festival 9 - 25 August

More about each of the festivals plus links at www.edinburghspotlight.com/2014/01/info-dates-for-2013-festivals/ (I think they are still using the same webpage as last year and haven't changed the name)

Crow Sat 16-Aug-14 16:38:51

Thank you very much Marmight. See you on Wednesday.

Marmight Sat 16-Aug-14 15:57:57

Bumping this for Crow's information!!

Elegran Fri 01-Aug-14 13:11:33

For anyone thinking of visiting Edinburgh during Uni vacation and looking for affordable accommodation - £78 for two nights - Pollock Halls

Elizabeth1 Thu 31-Jul-14 00:33:31

Looking forward to seeing you all on the 20th. Train Marelli? wine

Elizabeth1 Thu 31-Jul-14 00:23:59

I'm free on the dates mentioned and would just love to visit Edinburgh and catch up again smile

Tegan Wed 30-Jul-14 18:31:09

....hey. He must be staying in Edinburgh that week. Perhaps he's like to join us wink....

Elegran Wed 30-Jul-14 16:59:39

I don't need to put them away, Moomin The box is finished.
Tegan You'd better get your lunch before you go to track down Paxman, to keep your blood sugar up.

I searched for Paxo's show online for you, but can't find how to get tickets, let alone whether it is sold out. I see it is on at the Pleasance Bar.

Tegan Wed 30-Jul-14 15:49:38

Just read that Paxman is doing a one hour show that week at the Fringe [bet it's sold out though, and there's a danger I might swoon in his presence blush].....

thatbags Wed 30-Jul-14 15:39:25

What marelli said, seconded smile

moomin Wed 30-Jul-14 15:34:10

Hope you all have a great time, hope to be with you on the next one. Put those chocolate mini-rolls away Elegran tbwink

Marelli Wed 30-Jul-14 14:43:42

20th August on calendar. Thank you Elegran, for organising this for us again. smile

Elegran Wed 30-Jul-14 14:11:50

Currently at four possibles for September and seven for October..

Elegran Wed 30-Jul-14 14:09:58

Name added to potential October meet-up, gillybob. Sorry you can't make this one.

gillybob Wed 30-Jul-14 13:44:18

Just came across this thread Elegran. I love Edinburgh and would love to have joined you ladies but just can't get away at the moment sadly, as I have too many family commitments. sad

Hopefully might be-able to make an October meetup? Fingers crossed.

Hope you all have a lovely time though. smile

Elegran Wed 30-Jul-14 11:43:06

Finished coffee and more than one chocolate mini-roll and have booked for 8 of us on Wednesday 20th August at 12.30 at the ROSL. There is a bar for those who arrive before that and want to get ahead on the refuelling. Does everyone know where it is? 100 Princes Street, just a bit West of Frederick street, near Boots, opposite the Ross Bandstand. Phone no 0131 225 1501. It is a narrow entrance between two jewellers shops.

Recap on names -
Marelli
Marmight
Tegan
Elizabeth1
Thatbags
JaneAinsworth
Crow
Me

Look forward to seeing everyone again.

Elegran Wed 30-Jul-14 10:39:26

Ok. no suggestions of any other venues so I'm about to book for 8 at 12 for 12.30 at the ROSL as soon as I finish this cup of coffee. Date will depend on availability. Your last chance to differ.

The have an "Observation bar" which from the photo looks like the room with the bay window we were in last December, so if you are there early, that looks like the place to go.

janeainsworth Mon 28-Jul-14 22:31:10

Sorry you won't be there Glass but hope you make good progress at the house and looking forward to seeing everyone else.

glassortwo Mon 28-Jul-14 19:27:59

Ahhhhh no I cant make it this time we are having the rest of our holidays up at the house, but I know you will enjoy yourselves.

Marelli Mon 28-Jul-14 19:26:18

sad - I'm fine with any day - sorry that glass can't make it, but hopefully she'll make the next one.

Elegran Mon 28-Jul-14 19:19:06

No, *Glassortwo" can't make it, she is busy at the house. She would love to see us all but hopes to be there next time.

Elegran Mon 28-Jul-14 19:16:11

I've not yet looked to see whether that is free, Marelli and Iam waiting to see if Glassortwo replies to my PM to ask whether she can make it. she sounded interested in Newcastle. Ah!!! email notification has just pinged.

Marelli Mon 28-Jul-14 19:10:27

So that's the 19th then, Elegran? I'll mark it on the calendar. smile

Elegran Mon 28-Jul-14 17:43:17

Ok Crow.

Crow Mon 28-Jul-14 17:02:13

I can do all the week days of that week just not the week-end Elegran thank you.

Elegran Mon 28-Jul-14 16:42:46

It not in.