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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)

Elegran Thu 21-Aug-14 17:58:29

Jane - Whatever you meant at the time, the result is going to be a trip to the theatre PLUS some nosh and natter, so that can't be bad!

I thought you were referring back to December, when we were doing rather too much to fit into the time, to be honest.

Elizabeth1 That is a good wide spectrum to choose from. Now it is over to everyone else to give an opinion. i am off to have a Google, but don't expect an instant answer.

Marelli Thu 21-Aug-14 19:59:07

I'm free to come to anything until the end of the year, really. No commitments at present anyway.
If it's to be theatre and a meal, we do have to think of the expense for those wanting to come, but who would have to travel a long way, though?

Elegran Thu 21-Aug-14 20:02:30

We'll have to see what the response is.

Elegran Thu 21-Aug-14 20:04:58

I suspect that by the time people have travelled here, they will have spent so much that they may feel "It is better to be hung for a sheep as a lamb" and they might as well spend a bit more on the theatre as well as on eating.

Marelli Thu 21-Aug-14 20:42:34

smile!

Elizabeth1 Fri 22-Aug-14 14:32:59

Here are the names of those who feel they may like to have an Edinburgh theatre visit in the month of December when the city will be all a glitter.

Janeainsworth
Elegran
Marelli
Marmite
Me

Any other takers - the more the merrier wine

Elizabeth1 Fri 22-Aug-14 14:35:11

Oops sorry Marmight blush