Edinburgh Travel plans

[KevinGage]

Wow! Thanks SE. I had no idea that our beloved Maggie was also revered by the Scots…sorry I mean the Scotch. I defo won’t do the accent bit, as with my background I embrace all accents and avoid idiotic mimicry at all times.

No problem pal. I forgot to add that in August, it's considered polite to carry 'flyers' with you to hand to people as they make their way to and from work.

Yes. Edinburgers love the English anyway, but particularly at this time of year.

Please send more to us, they'll often ask.

So thanks for that. Thanks.

[olaftab]

All very serene around here so far. Would load a video but imgbb load up is shit.

[Axl Rose]

All very serene around here so far. Would load a video but imgbb load up is shit.

No problem, mate!

I'm sure Villa on Tour with their go pro and unrivalled wit will record everything we need to see...

[VillaTim]

is Dave Bardell up there and all the other VIP fans 
(i'm just jealous i can't get a ticket)

[olaftab]

Sun is staying respectfully a step behind clouds, it’s a bit muggy, not ultra warm but bearable in a tee shirt just now, later a highlands wool knitted sweater maybe in order.

Make to wear your Russ Abbot style ginger wig and Tam o Shanter so you don't stand out amongst the locals.

Have all of that and have bleached my skin to within of its death so hope it works😂

[Axl Rose]

is Dave Bardell up there and all the other VIP fans

Who's Dave Bardell?

[danno]

is Dave Bardell up there and all the other VIP fans

Who's Dave Bardell?

Dan’s evil brother, the moustache is a giveaway.

[olaftab]

is Dave Bardell up there and all the other VIP fans 
(i'm just jealous i can't get a ticket)

Dave’s with me.

[VillaTim]

is Dave Bardell up there and all the other VIP fans 
(i'm just jealous i can't get a ticket)

Dave’s with me.

Cool, look forward to the podcast show later

[Brazilian Villain]

All very serene around here so far. Would load a video but imgbb load up is shit.

The Terrace View crowd is more genteel.

[Brazilian Villain]

Been watching travelling fans days unfold on twitter as they journey up to Edinburgh.
Some of them have been on the ale literally since the crack of dawn. I just don't get it . They'll barely remember the game .
Might aswell just go down the local pub and get bladdered and cut out all the travel costs

Maybe they want to blend in with the locals?

[steamer]

Did a bus tour in Edinburgh today had told the tour guide I was a Villa fan
He was very complimentary about our fans and pointed out grassmarket square as a place where Villa fans partied

[astonvilla82]

Did a bus tour in Edinburgh today had told the tour guide I was a Villa fan
He was very complimentary about our fans and pointed out grassmarket square as a place where Villa fans partied

They seem jolly good fellows

[Percy McCarthy]

TA.
Those of you with Scottish ancestry how do I approach the locals to stay safe? I have heard they can be brash and aggressive after taking a sip of their bottled water?

They are a simple ,humble people. They like to be referred to as Scotch, rather than Scottish or Scots. You shouldn't mention the name of the country, simply call it North Britain at all times. They love the Royal Family so you should give them the opportunity to pay tribute to the king. They refrain from all types of conflict, but love to hear visitors attempting to recreate their accents, even if you have no flair for mimicry. They appreciate the effort. Margaret Thatcher remains a folk hero, a kind of 'mother of the nation' so do bear that in mind during all exchanges and you'll all have a great time!

Just to add for next time, ideally they prefer to be called Sweaties.