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Dining at a Indian Restaurant in Edinburgh -The Pakora Bar

MG SINGH @madan02 (677) 17 Mar 23

First, you all know that Edinburgh is a city in Scotland. It is not a very big city by global standards, but a nice clean Scottish city though decidedly having a cold temperature. Unlike in London, where there are very many Indian...

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Book Review Iain Banks Complicity

Arthur Chappell @arthurchappell (44941) • Preston, England 19 Dec 19

1993 Abacus Press Spoiler Alerts Iain Banks, who also wrote science fiction as Iain M Banks, was a great Scottish author and a great guest at book readings, signing and conventions. His death was a very sad occasion. Complicity...

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Hello everyone!

Bill McAlpine @ScotMac (1335) • Edinburgh, Scotland 2 Jun 19

I just joined MyLot a few minutes ago and I'd like to introduce myself. I am Bill McAlpine, a hairy highlander originally from the middle of nowhere in the Scottish Highlands but now living in the big bothy known as Edinburgh. I...

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My Talk On Heraldry

Arthur Chappell @arthurchappell (44941) • Preston, England 20 Aug 18

As mentioned in my diary recently, I gave my talk on general heraldry to the community centre on Friday, and it went well. I probably won’t do this one as a Science Fiction talk, which I considered for future conventions as too...

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Edinburgh my love

Piyaya @piyaya30 (137) • London, England 26 Nov 16

It was an early spring time of last year when I visited Edinburgh alone for the first time. I just fell in love with the place. It has a unique beauty than other cities in UK. I was fascinated with the accent they have, the...

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Just returned from Edinburgh, Scotland

coldnpale @coldnpale (555) • Greece 17 Nov 12

And what a wonderful vacation it was! Edinburgh is such a beautiful town. Interesting buildings are everywhere and the people are really friendly and helpful. Castles, cathedrals and a lot of big and nice parks. We even went a...

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University Student Fees

caterinasmile8 @caterinasmile8 (153) 29 Jun 11

I appologive firstly that I was unable add this particular subject to my profile. All I could find was 'I am a student' which is no longer the case, as I work in Education but do not study it any longer. In 2010, the number of...

Have you ever climbed to the top of the tower in Edinburgh.

carol2532001 @carol2532001 (467) • Jamaica 19 Jan 11

Many years ago when I was a student, I visited Edinburgh and there was this famous tower with over 100 steps. I climbed to the top and had a glorious view of the city. I have been trying to remember the name. I think it was after...

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Do You Think It Is Important To Have Something To Look Forward To?

Janey1966 @Janey1966 (24170) • Carlisle, England 25 Jul 10

Without doubt! My Mum doesn't have much to look forward to BUT she has a 6 week holiday from work ahead of her (she works on school dinners) and for part of it she will be here with me next weekend, including a trip out to...

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enjoying life

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How is Edinburgh ?

ishavasyam @ishavasyam (1801) • India 24 Jul 09

Any friends here who hail from Edinburgh ? My son is getting admission in the University of Edinburgh in the current session. I am a bit anxious to know about this place.Can you please throw some light on this place.

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First Visit to Scotland---what sights must I see?

PearlGrace @PearlGrace (3171) • United States 9 Mar 09

Do you have recommendations on what I should do and see in Scotland? I'll be in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Inverness, each for just a couple of days. I want to see some castles and some of the countryside as it looks gorgeous in all...

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To Whom it may Concern

zigzagbuddha @zigzagbuddha (4601) • United States 27 Dec 08

I might be a day late and a dollar short, but man, I have just discovered Robert Louis Stevenson’s ‘Edinburgh; Picturesque Notes’! It all started with my intention to find some reasons to celebrate winter. (Which I talked...

robert louis stevenson

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Anyone from Edinburgh?

DarkAng3L @DarkAng3L (106) • Romania 15 Oct 08

Hey people. Anyone here from Edinburgh?I went there 2 years ago and I was wondering, if anyone knows the muffins from there. They are the best I ever ate. Can someone take some pictures for me? Please!!!! I can't seem to find...

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How many Edinburghs are there?

Foxfire1875 @Foxfire1875 (2010) 29 Jul 08

While looking up Edinburgh in the search engines I found an Edinburgh, Indiana. This got me wondering how many other Edinburghs there were. Also are the people who live there all from Scotland originally or not? I would assume...

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Can Hibernian finish in the top six?

Foxfire1875 @Foxfire1875 (2010) 18 Feb 08

I doubt I'll get any replies but who knows maybe there are Scottish footy fans somewhere on mylot. Hibs have scrapped back into the top six with a 4-2 win against Gretna and a 3-1 win against Aberdeen, but is this enough, I...

What do you think of the novels he has set in Edinburgh?

Foxfire1875 @Foxfire1875 (2010) 7 Feb 08

I read the no.1 ladies detective series first and as I am from Edinburgh bought the sunday philosopher's club thinking it would like it too. I didn't in fact I hated it. Is this just me or do others feel the same? Maybe it's...

alexander mccall smith

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Return of Mixu Paatelainen

Foxfire1875 @Foxfire1875 (2010) 5 Feb 08

How do Hibs fans or even football fans in general feel about the return of a legend as manager? In Mixu case I'm glad and very much relieved to see our former hero return, when he was at Hibs he contributed greatly to team...

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Do you use Trip Advisor all the time, or just as a backup?

vivasuzi @vivasuzi (4127) • United States 16 Jan 08

I use trip advisor FIRST whenever I'm plannng a trip. I find it has SOOO many reviews and SOOO many users in the forum that it's a great place. However, sometimes I'm not sure if I should trust the reviews. Some people get really...

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44 Scotland St

mcrowl @mcrowl (1050) • New Zealand 23 May 07

Has anyone read the first two books in the series by McCall Smith called 44 Scotland St? They're about a group of people who live in the flats situated at 44 Scotland St in Edinburgh. The character I enjoy most in the series is...

what is edinburgh like?

Edricj @Edricj (98) • Nigeria 25 Feb 07

Im planning to study in Edinburgh next year. But I know almost nothing about this city. What is life like in Edinburgh? Particularly for international students? Please respond.

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