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Originally posted by kingsfold:
At this point the week looks fairly free, so I'm definitely persuadable to come over one night. Likely it would be Tues or Weds.

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I think you mean Tuesday, no?

By the way I'm happy to do the booking for Namaste Kathmandu, it will be easy to pop in as I am round the corner most days.
 

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Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 
Well, that would be convenient...
Only reason I could imagine it being a problem is if I wind up with a very early start on the Weds. Although a single short night is unlikely to be a deal-breaker

Sounds like we meet Pete on Tues then...
 

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Posted by PeteC (# 10422) on :
 

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Originally posted by lilBuddha:
If you've the time, Pete, a trip A' Ghàidhealtachd is well worth it.

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Alas. Physical incapacity and logistics tell against me.
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
...but he has mentioned visiting a distillery but I told him I don't know of any near Edinburgh, I am happy to be proved wrong here.
 

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Posted by Jengie Jon (# 273) on :
 
Well here is the info; It is amazing what typing in what "distillery" "Edinburgh" and "trip" results into Google results in.


Jengie
 

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Posted by Firenze (# 619) on :
 
Think The Dome is indicated for Thursday. I checked out Standing Order and way too many steps. The Dome has some external ones, but also a proper chairlift, which they will fire up when required.

Also, if you fancy dining among marbled splendour, it has that. I would join certainly join you, as I rather fancy the look of the place.
 

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Posted by Derf (# 2093) on :
 
I'm pretty sure Glenkinchie's accessible by bus from Edinburgh (or indeed car if you have access to one), and when we went it had a good tasting session at the end - you got to try several rather than just a mouthful of their 10 year old like most places. Not that this helped me any as I don't like the stuff and was driving, but my companions appreciated it.

It's too far away to have a clue what my diary will be like in the evenings midweek but I'll keep an eye out for what you're up to.
 

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[tangent] Would someone be prepared to post me a bag of Wodders' chilli?[/tangent]
 

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Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 
Aye, surely.
 

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Posted by PeteC (# 10422) on :
 
So it's Namaste Restaurant on Tuesday evening 16th;
Mother India's Cafe on the Wednesday or The Dome on Thursday.

State your preferences! I am sure that reservations have to be made shortly. One or all

Is a 7 pm dinner start ok for you lot?

Or is that too early/late?
 

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Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 
A 7pm dinner is very good as far as I'm concerned, as it's around an hour to travel over from Glasgae. That gives me time to get there after work without rushing madly. Jack? Derf?

[ 24. March 2013, 16:33: Message edited by: kingsfold ]
 

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Posted by Derf (# 2093) on :
 
16th at Namaste is a possibility - let me check with scz and see what he thinks. I'm presuming they wouldn't have any issues with the sczlet being there, although I'd have to feed her earlier or she'd be v grumpy! If still awake she'd no doubt tuck in anyway - she appears to have inherited her father's appetite
 

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Posted by Derf (# 2093) on :
 
Scz is up for it so add us to the list for Tues, at least provisionally. If you're booking and they'll let you book a highchair that would be v helpful.
 

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Posted by Jack the Lass (# 3415) on :
 
7's good for me on the 16th if I can persuade TME to drive over from Glasgow after work. If I'm on my own then it might be a bit more complicated (only 1 train an hour to Stirling after 7.30 which is a colossal pain). I will do my best to be persuasive (and am still happy to do the booking).
 

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Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on :
 
I have a Session meeting on Tues 16th so definitely can't make that.

I'll confirm if I can make Wed 17th or Thurs 18th asap.
 

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Posted by Surfing Madness (# 11087) on :
 
I'm still thinking, when do I need to confirm by?
 

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Posted by PeteC (# 10422) on :
 
I will leave that for my conveners to decide - but I would imagine that 2 days before the actual dinner would be adequate. Mid week dinners are not as popular with others as weekendish ones.
 

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Posted by Alan Cresswell (# 31) on :
 
When organising largish meets in the past, I've usually booked quite early with a "we're expecting about X people, when do you need me to confirm exact numbers?"
 

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Posted by Jack the Lass (# 3415) on :
 
I'm probably going to go in sometime next week (midweek) to make the initial booking for the 16th (and enquiring about a high chair), so any other expressions of interest will be appreciated! I'll go back nearer the time with precise numbers.
 

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Posted by Firenze (# 619) on :
 
I and One Other will definitely be joining Pete at The Dome on Thursday - and I'm happy to do the booking for that venue.

Tuesday I'm definitely out, as I'll be back quite late from the Isle of Wight. Wednesday I may join the outing to Mother India - again, happy to do the booking in any case.
 

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Posted by Wet Kipper (# 1654) on :
 
I'm also watching the thread with interest, will need to check the calendar at home but think I would be free on the Tuesday.

Stupid question, but will Namaste accomodate Spice Wimps™ ?
 

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Posted by PeteC (# 10422) on :
 
I expect they will cater to Scottish tastes.



From your post, I gather you do not want a baggie?


 

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Posted by Firenze (# 619) on :
 

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Originally posted by Wet Kipper:

Stupid question, but will Namaste accomodate Spice Wimps™ ?

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Originally posted by Wet Kipper:

Oh, and I'm sure someone I know would happily make appropriate use of a sample from the subcontinent.

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Aren't you a luck boy - I had extra made up. I will pop your name over to the Chili thread, shall I?
 

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Posted by Flausa (# 3466) on :
 
Oops! Somehow I missed this. Because it will be a school night and TheBoy will have already missed school that day, we'll have to give the evening meal a miss on the Tuesday evening. However, Macguyver's Apprentice might still be available, so I will try to get his attention and point him this way!

Can't believe how quickly this is approaching - yay!
 

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Posted by Jack the Lass (# 3415) on :
 
OK - I've made a booking for the 16th at 7pm at Namaste Katmandhu for 7 adults and 1 child (and yes they do have a high chair). They seem very flexible so if there are any drop-outs or additions that should be easily accommodated, I just need to let them know by the morning of the 16th. The booking is in a random misspelling of my name (I did try to explain clearly, but apparently my 'r's sound like 'o' however hard I try. It's at times like that I wish I could roll my rrrrrr's ).
 

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Posted by PeteC (# 10422) on :
 
Just a by-the-way here. I will be staying at the Cameron Toll Travelodge when I am in the city. Firenze has pointed me to a laundry service which I will take in on the Thursday.

I also have to go to the railway station to pick up my tickets for York etc. I also need to go to the Post Office (or satellite) to post off two parcels.

Starting with the laundry, could I do this in one taxi-hire, with the taxi waiting for me at each point?
 

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Posted by PeteC (# 10422) on :
 
JtL : I sympathise somewhat with rolling Rs. Malayalam has at least 10 ways of using R and each is pronounced differently. But as I discovered last year when teaching a lad some basic French vocabulary, rolling Rs are not part of his language skills. I was quite amused.
 

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Posted by Firenze (# 619) on :
 

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Originally posted by PeteC:
Just a by-the-way here. I will be staying at the Cameron Toll Travelodge when I am in the city. Firenze has pointed me to a laundry service which I will take in on the Thursday.

I also have to go to the railway station to pick up my tickets for York etc. I also need to go to the Post Office (or satellite) to post off two parcels.

Starting with the laundry, could I do this in one taxi-hire, with the taxi waiting for me at each point?

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Originally posted by Firenze:
There is a PO in proximity to the laundry. Tell you what, can you leave parcels/bag of laundry in reception at the Travelodge? I could pick them up Wednesday, and return service-washed stuff on Thursday. All points are on my usual bus route, along which I can zip for FREE, so no problem (also, taxi couldn't really park on S Clerk St).

I would be interested in doing the Nat Portrait on Thursday (I haven't been round since they did the major renovation). So we could do an itinery whereby I come to the hotel (with laundry), we go to Waverley, get tickets, continue to NPG - if that appeals?

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Originally posted by Wet Kipper:

Oh, and I'm sure someone I know would happily make appropriate use of a sample from the subcontinent.

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Aren't you a luck boy - I had extra made up. I will pop your name over to the Chili thread, shall I?

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Originally posted by PeteC:
That should work out quite well. What time would you be likely to be at Hotel, though? I expect that I might wait til the afternoon on Wed to do Holyrood, etc.

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Thursday is looking good as a plan re Waverly.
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Plus the short distance between the station and the gallery will take us St Andrew's Sq and, if you like, a preview of The Dome.
 

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Posted by PeteC (# 10422) on :
 
I love previews.

A shopping centre opposite the Travelodge? Would it perchance have a Boots?
 

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Posted by PeteC (# 10422) on :
 
Mid-morning is 0600. Just sayin'
 

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Posted by PeteC (# 10422) on :
 

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Originally posted by Cottontail:
I had been holding back, hoping I could come, but alas, I can't do it. I hope you all have a great evening - and that you enjoy Edinburgh, PeteC. There is no city like it. xx

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Originally posted by Cottontail:
I had been holding back, hoping I could come, but alas, I can't do it. I hope you all have a great evening - and that you enjoy Edinburgh, PeteC. There is no city like it. xx

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Well, it's nae just Tuesday, y'ken. Wednesday and Thursday are available.

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Okay dokey. The Diary Which Must Be Obeyed informs be that Thursday evening is entirely possible! I would be delighted to join you at Mother India, if Firenze can book me in. Looking forward to it.
 

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Posted by Cottontail (# 12234) on :
 
Oops - just checked the thread again. It's The Dome, isn't it? That too is fine.
 

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Posted by Firenze (# 619) on :
 
OK, that's 5 for The Dome - 6.30 good for people? (Which is not to say Pete and I may be there earlier, propping up the bar).

[ 10. April 2013, 08:35: Message edited by: Firenze ]
 

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Posted by PeteC (# 10422) on :
 
I do a right fine prop of the bar too...
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
...until he falls over!


 

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Posted by Surfing Madness (# 11087) on :
 
Much as I would love to have made it to one of the meet ups, it really is not going to happen unfortunately. (I've broken my toe, and while a lot better than I was, am not up for any extra walking.)
Hope you all have a fab time.
Kingsfold are you still ok to pick up Chilli for me?
 

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Posted by Firenze (# 619) on :
 
Slight major crisis. The Dome is booked up next Thursday (apparently some major conference thrash is going on in Edinburgh), and they can't fit us in.

I will try and find somewhere else which is a) convenient to the National Portrait Gallery/east end of the New Town and b) accessible and c) attractive menu.

The bummer is that I am off to Sussex until Tuesday, and not sure about the web access.

Sorry about that.
 

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Posted by PeteC (# 10422) on :
 
Oh well, I will just have to get my haggis and whisky fix elsewhere!
 

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Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 

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Kingsfold are you still ok to pick up Chilli for me?

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Yes, of course. PM me your address and I'll send it on...
 

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Posted by PeteC (# 10422) on :
 
Cafe Royal is now THURSDAY's venue.

Unless Firenze says otherwise.

Cottontail and NEQ please note...
 

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Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on :
 
Duly noted!
 

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Posted by Cottontail (# 12234) on :
 
Likewise!
 

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Posted by Firenze (# 619) on :
 
Yup. West Register St, east end of Princes St, just up the side of Register House, behind where they're rebuilding that block.

I'll text folk at some point, so you have my contact if you need further directions (Am in Market Harborough where ought I to be?)
 

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Posted by Dafyd (# 5549) on :
 
Have fun all. Sorry not to see you.
 

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Posted by Jack the Lass (# 3415) on :
 
OK, so as far as I can tell the list for Tuesday night is:

PeteC
me
derf, scz and sczlet
kingsfold
Wet Kipper

Any more for any more (I'll confirm final numbers with them on Tuesday morning)? Sorry to miss Surfing Madness, and Dafyd sorry you're out of town too...

Final numbers may mean that I'm not there - I'm really struggling to shift the worst cold I've had for a very long time and I'm guessing with young'uns and not-so-young'uns in the company sharing the lurgy won't go down too well... I'll see how I feel on Tuesday morning and make the decision then. But will confirm with the restaurant whatever.
 

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Posted by Derf (# 2093) on :
 
Jack, don't stay away on our account - we're resigned to living in a house of permanent lurgy, the only variable is how bad it is! The technical term round here is nursery nose...
 

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Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 
Or indeed on my account.
 

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Posted by Jack the Lass (# 3415) on :
 
It's looking increasingly likely I'll be staying away on my own account - having spent much of today horizontal with the room spinning

However, I'll still confirm everything with Namaste Katmandhu tomorrow morning (5 adults & 1 child), and I was thinking that if I feel a bit more human I will come along to the Thursday meet instead.
 

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Posted by Derf (# 2093) on :
 
Boo to the germs Hope you're better v soon, preferably miraculously overnight!
 

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Posted by Wet Kipper (# 1654) on :
 
I'm still intending to come
 

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Posted by Jack the Lass (# 3415) on :
 
Just in the very unlikely event that Pete gets to see this in the next half hour before going to the restaurant: Pete, bring some cash! They have problems with their phone line so can't take card payments!

Sorry I'm going to miss it tonight - I'm getting so fed up of this cold. I'm still hopeful though I can make it on Thursday instead.
 

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Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 
Well, it was a very enjoyable meal in Namaste Kathmandhu last night. Good to see Pete again, and to catch up with derf, scz & Kipper.

Chilli has been handed over and will be in the post soon.

Jack, Pete had packed spares, so I have one for you in case the lurg hasn't delurged enough for you to make Thurs....

[ 17. April 2013, 10:49: Message edited by: kingsfold ]
 

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Posted by Alan Cresswell (# 31) on :
 
And, we had a very enjoyable day in the museum. It was good to finally meet Pete. On the way back we asked the kids what the best thing of the day was; the wee lass said "spending time with Pete"
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
I think she needs to get out more
 

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Posted by kingsfold (# 1726) on :
 
Oh, and those of you who raised an eyebrow when I double-bagged the chilli baggies.... I had a burst chilli baggie when I got home.

I am very glad I didn't have to clear that out of my bag! (those receiving a baggie from me may like to be aware the outside of your bag may not be chilli-free....)

[ 17. April 2013, 19:12: Message edited by: kingsfold ]
 

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Posted by Derf (# 2093) on :
 
Was excellent to meet Pete and we all had fun. The sczlet was suitably worn out by her adventures.

The question is, Pete, did you make it to the castle?
 

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Posted by Sir Kevin (# 3492) on :
 
Not been to Scotland since I was a teenager: would like to go soon to Islay to check my plot at Laphroiag! Not this year, unfortunately...
 

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Posted by Firenze (# 619) on :
 
A railway station, a John Lewis, a pub, a restaurant, a gallery, two cathedrals, and a helluva lot of cobbles, hills and scary ramps, and Pete should be all Embra'ed out.

And it was only slightly freezing and only blowing a mild gale.

Well I had a good time anyway.
 

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Posted by Jack the Lass (# 3415) on :
 
Glad to report I managed to meet Pete eventually, being (more or less) over the lurgy. Great to meet you, as well as Firenze+1 and Cottontail, for the first time, and catch up with North East Quine again. Thank you Wodders for the chilli too
 

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Posted by PeteC (# 10422) on :
 

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What a discerning child is what I thought!
 

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Posted by Jack the Lass (# 3415) on :
 
Well in typical Scottish style, Edinburgh waited till the day Pete left to put on the glorious weather. Today would have been absolutely perfect to explore Edinburgh (Pete, you'll just have to come back!).
 

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Posted by Cottontail (# 12234) on :
 
Well, I'm back home, and just wanted to say what a lovely evening that was. Great company, and so good to put some more faces to names. PeteC, thank you very much indeed for being the impetus behind that little shipmeet, and thank you too for the chilli powder! I am glad you made it to Edinburgh in the end, and hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday. And thanks too to Firenze for organising the restaurant. Shippies rock!
 

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Posted by PeteC (# 10422) on :
 
They certainly do rock, and I just wobble about forgetting that I had to thank the Embra shippies for being so much fun to eat and drink and hang about with.

Many thanks to Firenze for all her assistance and to her, JtL and Flausa for forming a Group of Four with me to iron out a lot of picky details before I posted the thread.

Many thanks are due also to the charming young Cresswellites for their charm and patience and sheer joie de vivre. Even sczlette was a fun, patient child, and quite sociable.

I'll never think of Edinburgh as grey and stodgy ever again.

Well, maybe grey and windy.

I owe Tuesday supper a piccy. How about you, Flausa dearest? Did any get taken on Thursday?
 

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Posted by Firenze (# 619) on :
 
They don't call it Caledonia Stern and Wild for nothing.

I hope you caught enough glimpses of the cityscape to appreciate its unique character. And you must admit, it gives good cathedral.
 

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Posted by PeteC (# 10422) on :
 
And a portrait gallery to warm the cockles of my Jacobite heart.

And a really neat National Museum.

Don't forget those.

And the side benefit to missing the castle gives me another excuse to travel.

But it better be sunny.
 

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