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High Street, Peebles, Borders, Scotland EH45 8AJ, United Kingdom
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Hi there decided to give Hogmanay another crack this year. We came up 2 years ago when it was a washout, ended up in some ropey theme bar called frankenstiens but got to admit I had one hell of a night. Had a nice meal at Jackson om New Years day aswell... cracking place on the royal mile.
Anyway my problem is I think in 2 previous visits to Edinburgh I have exahsted the touristy things to do and the price of them I doubt Ill do them again.
So we will book our hotel for New Years Eve so we can hopefully venture to the street party but any recomendations for somewhere to go on New years day rather than drive straight home. Maybe another town or city close by?? I've also been to Glasgow before and seen most things there.
Any advice would be great.
So glad you are giving it another bash, there is a special atmosphere on the streets at the Hogmanay. I feel the hope and enthusiasm at the start of a new year and all the possibilities that could happen.
I'm hoping that someone will prove me wrong but I am not sure that much will be open except in the heart of Edinburgh. Restaurants will, they have all the visitors to feed. However, I could be wrong, the January Sales start, it's warm dry and exciting in IKEA, just out on the 701 toweards Penicuik. If you come out this way, there is the Rosslyn chapel, but check opening times.
After a brisk walk around town, there is nothing nicer than an afternoon by a roaring log fire having tea or something stronger. There are all the Sunday Papers to read while relaxing (when did you last do that?).
Not terribly helpful I'm afraid, but I am anxious to see if there are any other suggestions!
Is there not a big New Year swim at S Queensferry. You could do that or just spectate I suppose. Don't really know I'm not from that side of the country but I am sure someone can provide info if you are interested.
Try Craigiebield Hotel, Penicuik, 10 miles south of Edinburgh. Bus stop right outside, day bus ticket very cheap and lets you travel all over the Lothians. Well served by night buses ( pay a litle extra )
I enjoyed Edinburgh's tall buildings. Apparently the old city was only a mile long by a half mile wide, so the buildings went up instead of out. I thought they gave the city a unique look and contributed to its somewhat mysterious air.
The Beltane Fire Festival:
On the 30th of April , there is always a festival on Carlton Hill . And a lot of people will gather there to join the festival . There used to be a huge parade of the people who have coloured their face and wore a little clothes . The performance is usually begin at 10pm , and would last till midnight .
flat shoes, a lot of the Old Town has cobbled streets, hard on the high heels. Even in the summer bring a sweater or a fleece, or a light rain jacket, it can get cold at night ans light showers of rain just essential medicine that you need personally. There are plent of chemist shops that sell all sorts of medical supplies. If travelling up to the highlands take some midge repellent camera essential. The scenery is amazing. Plenty of place to get photos developed, even one hour places, and you can get your digital photos developed as well
The thing that most people miss about Edinburgh are the surrounding areas, in particular Fife. Fife is just twenty minutes away from Edinburgh across the Forth Road Bridge or Rail Bridge.
Dunfermline was once the capital city of Scotland. There are many places to visit such as the Abbey and St Margaret's cave. Dunfermline was also the home of Andrew Carnegie.
St Andrew's in the north of Fife is also a wonderful place to visit. St Andrew's is best known as the home of Golf. It has a lot more to offer, it is a beautiful University town. A particularly good restaurant in St Andrew's is the Doll's House.
A place I always associate with being somewhere my dad shopped...so for older folks than me. But I'm that age now...
Anyway, I was guided gently in here and liked a lot of stuff. Much less old fashioned than I expected.
Ended up with a great linen jacket which I can't wait to wear. All kinds of menswear. £200 for my jacket.
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