Edinburgh Travel plans

[andrew08]

Last time I was there the Cafe Royal was a Caledonian Barton's.

Ssshhhh… that’s where I’m heading !

[GordonCowansisthegreatest]

Surely you’ll all be heading to the Athletic Arms (The Diggers) to imbibe several pints of Heavy, No?

Is that the "Grave" Diggers? I've had a few beers in there when my daughter lived in the apartment above when they worked at Edinburgh Uni.

[Lastfootstamper]

Train Wednesday morning, half eight from Wolverhampton. Two kids in tow, no match tickets, stopping one night, under instruction to bring back honey. Thankfully with the early kick off we'll hopefully be able to watch it in a pub that does food and be out before the 8 o'clock kid shutout. Just need to find a pub...

City Centre?  Black Bull, Grassmarket.  Kids OK before 8pm as long as you're getting food - will definitely be showing it

Depending on the kids age, Mary's Milk Bar over the other side of the grassmarket does lovely ice cream

Sod the kids, I will travel for good ice-cream.

Thanks for the Black Bull recommendation, a table has been booked. With a request for a good view of a telly.

[Lastfootstamper]

Not the most auspicious of starts: I had to do a spot of traffic management at a set of bosted temporary 3-way lights (2 ways stuck on red, the other not on at all) so our bus could get to the stop. And not one word of thanks from any of the ingrates in the considerable queue. A shitty day upon them all.

[Clampy]

To all those going up there, have a great day and safe travels.

[olaftab]

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?

[Clampy]

I've just realised I've never tried Irn Bru.

[Axl Rose]

I've just realised I've never tried Irn Bru.

I honestly don't think you're missing out, mate 😂

A barbaric concoction.

[AV82EC]

I've just realised I've never tried Irn Bru.

I honestly don't think you're missing out, mate 😂

A barbaric concoction.

Good adverts though.

[Axl Rose]

I've just realised I've never tried Irn Bru.

I honestly don't think you're missing out, mate 😂

A barbaric concoction.

Good adverts though.

Agreed!

[JD]

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?

My friend, never had an issue in Edinburgh, the locals are great and last time I was there in 2019 they were very friendly, even with my London accent. Glasgow on the other hand....

[Sexual Ealing]

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!

[Axl Rose]

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!

😂

[astonvilla82]

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?

Like anywhere else I would imagine, you will get dickheads, been abroad and no major problems with Scottish folk,in fact I never had a problem.

[JD]

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!

Brilliant SE.