Edinburgh gathering - 2009

[fortcollinsjerry]

If it is the same Airth Castle I know then it is about 30 minutes driving time out of Edinburgh, close to the Kincardine Bridge and Falkirk. Sorry but nowhere is within walking distance there, even Airth village is a tidy walk down the road and it is just a one-street town with a pub and a chip shop.



I wouldn't carry a lot of US$. Pubs etc. won't accept them and banks are open 9-5. Carry a Visa/Mastercard which you can use in the ATM's which are everywhere and check with the card issuer beforehand that it can be used abroad.

Hmmm, nows that you mention it I do believe you are correct about the Airth. I did a google and saw one almost in down town Edinburgh and thought that was the one. I guess I have to regroup and do a bedtter area search

[Paul]

Paul but you can hire one for the weekend or borrow one, you must be kilted on this weekend

I know! It's a definite that I'll be kilted - I'll either hire a proper kilt or just wear my Freedom casual. I'd feel a little embarassed in a "fake kilt" though!

[Jimmy]

I suppose it being a massive clan gathering, most will be in traditional tartan but at least you are going to be kilted, perhaps to save you money you could borrow a kilt for the weekend, what size to do you take

[Paul]

My kilt size is about a 36. 35 at minimum (sometimes difficult to sit down with though!) and 37 at maximum
I was planning to get the Auld Lang Syne tartan from another maker. I think the guy might be able to get it done within 15 days or so aslong as he's not got too much on his plate... I hope so atleast. I'll need to dig back into my overdraft though!

[Mael Coluim]

Okay, Guys and gals the time is pressing and we need to make some decisions for us to meet up.

Here are my suggestions:
Friday, 7/24 @ 7 PM a Phil favorite!
The Bow Bar
80, West Bow,Victoria St
EH1 2HH 0131 226 7667
A successfully revamped old style Edinburgh pub renowned for great variety of real ale and guest beers and a good selection of malts. Friendly local pub with no frills or themes. Sometimes frequented by City councillors and the occasional community education worker but still a great place. Only a 10 pace stagger from a brilliant cheese shop and a historically significant brush shop.

Saturday, 7/25 @ 7 PM [TO BE CHANGED CONFLICTS WITH PAGENT]
Brecks
110-114, Rose St
EH2 3JF 0131 225 3297
Nice central island bar with imaginative bar meals and snacks. Pictures of RL Stevenson (Alan Breck, Kidnapped) and a cosy room off. Lively at weekends but still a good place for a chat. Some cask ale, range of whiskies and wines. Was the Goblet which was one of the 'in' places of the 60's/70's set. Its two bars were knocked into one.

Sunday, 7/26 Holyrood Park at the Main Stage@ 4:30 PM
MAIN STAGE -Entertainers Schedule
11.00 - 12.00 Red Hot Chilli Pipers
12.30 - 13.30 Dougie McLean
14.00 - 15.00 Capercaillie
15.30 - 16.30 Battlefield Band

Chime in if you would like to make a suggestion.

[Paul]

Sounds good. I've still to confirm if I'm going on sunday though... I'll let you know asap.
P.S. I'm pretty sure I've been in the Bow before

[Paul]

*bites nails*

apparently my kiltmaker has 4 days before she goes away on holiday and she's just finishing up a job. I'm doing my best to ensure that mines the next one... which would mean it would be ready in plently of time and would save me buying a completely new kilt for the weekend from another kiltmaker!

[Sir William]

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="3"]Okay, Guys and gals the time is pressing and we need to make some decisions for us to meet up.

Here are my suggestions:

Saturday, 7/25 @ 7 PM
Brecks
110-114, Rose St

This could be a problem for those participating in the parade and attending the pageant.

I'm not attending the pageant, but the wife and I plan to watch the clans march.

[Paul]

This could be a problem for those participating in the parade and attending the pageant.

I'm not attending the pageant, but the wife and I plan to watch the clans march.

Oh... are they marching after it?
into the centre or Edinburgh or something?

[Jimmy]

Oh... are they marching after it?
into the centre or Edinburgh or something?

Paul just google Homecoming Scotland for info