The Cockburn Association run the annual Doors Open Day in Edinburgh and this year, doors to buildings which are normally closed to the public, or charge fee are free on September 26th and 27th. Full brochure is HERE Hard copies are available in all the cities’ libraries. Plan your weekend carefully as some are only open on the Saturday or [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘Locals’
15/09/2009
REVIEW – Kirkdale Pet Services
I am posting this on behalf of a family member who recently used Kirkdale Pet Services aka www.busydogs.co.uk. They are based on the East side of Edinburgh. I went with my family member to drop off the family dog, a west highland terrier called Misty and to pick her up again. The pet service is [...]
13/09/2009
REVIEW – Van Man Removals, Edinburgh
Decided to blog about a few businesses I have used recently and my first review is Van Man Removals (link opens in new window). The guy who runs the business is called Martin and he has to be one of the most efficient and helpful removers I have come across. I had stuff to move to other family [...]
06/09/2009
Free Swim or Gym Session in September !
Edinburgh Leisure are saying that there are no more excuses for the month of September when it comes to exercising. They are offering a FREE swim or gym session by downloading a voucher HERE They are also offering a free months’ membership. There are no contracts, so you really can try out the gym for free. [...]
02/09/2009
REVIEW – Cafe Truva, Leith
Stopped off for a cuppa and cake at Cafe Truva on The Shore in Leith. This review is only for a cup of tea and cake, but they do all kinds of food for lunch etc and I look forward to trying them out ! It was 3pm or so when I was there, so not [...]
07/08/2009
REVIEW – Geraldine Quinn @ Underbelly
By George Shanks, fellow Edinburgher and Edinburgh festival lover Geraldine Quinn @ The underbelly, 56 Cowgate. After Tao this was a major disappointment. The show was in a small venue which could only accommodate perhaps 50 people. With the right comedian it could have generated a fantastic atmosphere. However on the basis of Thursday night [...]
