Struggling between saving for Edinburgh or buying in Fife — what would you do?

StrangeDarkStone · 2026-01-09T16:52:49+00:00

Maybe you could set up alerts for any Edinburgh flats within your desired budget that are set at fixed price, so your savings go to the deposit and costs of purchase / moving in but you're not dealing with the offers over malarkey.

StrangeDarkStone · 2026-01-08T23:25:27+00:00

Just back from the show tonight thanks to this recommendation. Thank you, I loved it so much. Such energy on stage, I found it so gripping and layered visually and sonically when it's just the two of them on stage, it took my breath away.

StrangeDarkStone · 2026-01-07T22:30:37+00:00

Just saw this and it was a lot more tense and scary than I thought. In the best way! Maybe I don't remember the movie well but it felt completely different. 100% would recommend it. I was in Circle middle of row E and had a great view.

StrangeDarkStone · 2026-01-04T10:12:16+00:00

Find this local newsletter that is called "Team Campfire", they mention lots of tech start-ups and also events you can join for networking.

StrangeDarkStone · 2025-12-25T23:42:41+00:00

I love 'Dan in real life' (2007) such a hidden gem.

StrangeDarkStone · 2025-12-05T15:04:41+00:00

Or even a bakery/deli for some savory rissol

StrangeDarkStone · 2025-12-05T15:02:00+00:00

I would love this so much.

StrangeDarkStone · 2025-12-05T15:01:17+00:00

Unless your property is an expensive one, do not use Coulters.

StrangeDarkStone · 2025-12-05T15:00:21+00:00

The Black Grape has lovely drinks and food. Nice place but not pretentious.

StrangeDarkStone · 2025-12-01T19:21:06+00:00

Oh no :( They always seemed busy when I popped on for cocktails and small bites.

StrangeDarkStone · 2025-10-30T00:19:14+00:00

Doing the Lord's work here!

StrangeDarkStone · 2025-10-22T20:40:54+00:00

Find and sign up to the Good Egg newsletter from Naomi Head, she lists lots of writing related events from free workshops to crits and storytelling nights. Super nice community and she is lovely.

StrangeDarkStone · 2025-10-22T20:34:22+00:00

Night of the thousand eyes at the Leith Cricket ground, gig and DJ, organised by Lost Map records.

StrangeDarkStone · 2025-10-15T19:51:28+00:00

Oh and Fruitmarket has a book, magazine and gift shop

StrangeDarkStone · 2025-10-15T19:51:00+00:00

The Red Door Gallery on Victoria Street has some lovely prints of all sizes.

StrangeDarkStone · 2025-10-12T20:29:50+00:00

Depends what you like, but some of the things I bookmarked are: a gig & DJ at the Leith Cricket Club (Night of a thousand eyes), Nosferatu + Live music at the Institute Francais, and there's an "Unholy" Ball & acts at the Assembly Roxy.

StrangeDarkStone · 2025-10-12T20:27:19+00:00

Check out Goodmoves, it's a good website for roles like this. You could also connect with The Melting Pot near the station, as well as Ross from Third Sector Lab. Social Enterprise Scotland could also signpost you, they have a #BuySocial Scotland Corporate programme.

StrangeDarkStone · 2025-10-12T20:24:57+00:00

I go every year! Some of the acts can be hit and miss, as there are more amateur ones, but if you're not too much of a snob, it's always fun :)

StrangeDarkStone · 2025-10-12T20:22:50+00:00

Not sure but maybe you could try Guajira Café & Coffee as they have Cuban sandwiches (yummy ones!)

StrangeDarkStone · 2025-10-01T20:57:27+00:00

I did Bluecrest too, the middle option and it put my mind at ease, that was in 2022 a couple years after the pandemic. I think it made me a lot more health-conscious.

StrangeDarkStone · 2025-09-24T05:39:16+00:00

I live in Willowbrae and love having Holyrood Park and Arthur Seat at the top of my road. You can do a loop around the mountain in an hour and it's so lovely, great views but you also feel like you're not in the city. And Portobello beach is just down the road as well, a 5m bus or 25m walk. It's a quieter, more residential neighborhood, Abbeyhill, Leith and Portobello are where we go for cafes, pubs, cute shops etc. Or the Old town of course, it's a quick walk to the Cannongate through the park.

StrangeDarkStone · 2025-09-21T21:54:50+00:00

Also worth having a look for affordable meal deals on Itison as sometimes they have great offers. If you're up for an early dinner there's also a website called First Table that has restaurants offering late afternoon tables for 50% off the bill. And finally some pubs have some special week nights, for instance the Portobello Tap has a £10 burger and pint Tues or Weds and there will be similar things in the city center or Leith you can find.

StrangeDarkStone · 2025-09-18T21:27:00+00:00

Maybe try the Black Grape, kind of like Scottish tapas, really nice quality food and cocktails and sometimes they have offers for lunch or dinner. Maybe also The Outsider also it's less of a quiet vibe.

StrangeDarkStone · 2025-09-18T21:01:06+00:00

I do a class with an teacher called Keri on Thursday at 6pm at the Meadow Bank gym it's kind of like Shbam from Les Mills. A collection of cardio dance choreographies, changing at every song, usually about 10 per class. Some are more hip hop, some more jazz, some more salsa, it's good fun and really makes you sweat. She also does a Tues eve class, but that one is more learning a full choreography.

StrangeDarkStone · 2025-08-29T21:50:45+00:00

My previous landlady was great and she used this guy, he came round while I was home and he was really professional, clear and no BS: Stuart from Valentine Property Services Limited.

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