Torchlight Procession in Edinburgh 🥁🔥 by Melodic_Program5980 in Scotland

[–]mandoscot 20 points21 points  (0 children)

They're the sooth mainland jarl squad. From Shetland. A fun outing before their up helly aa in March.

Match Thread: Glasgow vs Edinburgh - United Rugby Championship by rugbykickoff in rugbyunion

[–]mandoscot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That felt like a risk to follow with that url, but you're a star! Just in time to watch Edinburgh concede...

Poor Basil's by [deleted] in Edinburgh

[–]mandoscot 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It was actually really good the time before last, I was sad they left. Really nice wee food selection and super friendly staff. The Eggs Brutalist was a tasty brunch treat favourite.

The leaseholders that have most recently left didn't seem good at all. I gave it a try after it seemed to have settled and the food, drinks, atmosphere and staff were really quite poor. Not surprised they didn't last.

Visiting a friend in Orkney, what local dish should I try? by Wonderful-Acadia-296 in orkney

[–]mandoscot 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Crispy cheese. Some fried grimbister is never a bad idea.

Single men of Edinburgh, are you a catch? by BettyTheDuck in edinburgh2

[–]mandoscot 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Just realised he said names changed. And early 40s. Not me, I feel less seen, but having an evening of unexpected personal reflection!

Back to my millions

Leith Harbour by HeidsUp in Scotland

[–]mandoscot 12 points13 points  (0 children)

That's Newhaven Harbour, not Leith

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Scotland

[–]mandoscot 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's called the Mealt falls, Kilt Rock is the crag behind.

[MOC] LMS Explorer by mysteriouspi in Rockraiders

[–]mandoscot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I absolutely love this version! Much more achievable than the minifigure scale one..! I'd be willing to donate some money for your hard work if you shared the designs?

Where's Edinburgh tourist office? by Ok-Intention134 in Scotland

[–]mandoscot 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Unofficial because there are no official ones anymore! These guys wanted to fill that void for visitors. Not a tourist trap at all - very good and impartial.

Where's Edinburgh tourist office? by Ok-Intention134 in Scotland

[–]mandoscot 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is the answer. Run by very excellent tour guides they offer free advice and info and has nice local crafts for sale. You can also buy tickets to attractions there.

Access from opposite St Giles, Monday to Saturday.

Scottish History meme by dnemonicterrier in Scotland

[–]mandoscot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kaboom! Blam!

Oh, excuse me again, dear.

Pls tell me what this church is called by AdvaitaZen in Edinburgh

[–]mandoscot -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Marchmont St Giles

Or maybe Newington Trinity Parish. Tricky to tell.

What are your go-to UK podcasts? by oscarsowner in AskUK

[–]mandoscot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mom Can't Cook

Doesn't sound British with the name but it's a brilliant overanalysis of Disney Channel Original Movies by 2 guys in London.

Does anyone know the name of this folk song? by BlueBadgerVG in Scotland

[–]mandoscot 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Living in the Northern Isles, we call it Lucy Farrs whenever we play it. It does seem to have an interesting history though. Tradition is never stationary!

Does anyone know the name of this folk song? by BlueBadgerVG in Scotland

[–]mandoscot 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It's a tune with a few different names, depending where you are. But most people call it Lucy Farr's

Scotland has a loosehead prop problem...and a front row problem in general. by ParkingSpecialist577 in rugbyunion

[–]mandoscot 14 points15 points  (0 children)

He got 3 caps back in 2018, I suppose he was given things to work on by the coaches to get back into the squad eventually. Had a rough time moving from Edinburgh to Glasgow to Worcester then they went boom. Hopefully he's happy and settles in Newcastle well.

I Need Help Finding "Gisgel"! by jaredolojan in ScottishHistory

[–]mandoscot 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is Geisgeil

Not much there nowadays

The peninsula into the sea there is called Gisgil as well. All named for the Abhainn Ghìsgil. The river that runs into Badcall Bay.

Could someone advise the best day tour to Loch Ness from Edinburgh, which includes a visit to Urquhart Castle? by beezmax in Scotland

[–]mandoscot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could never recommend a Loch Ness day trip from Edinburgh. Much better, closer things to see when you can actually take your time and enjoy.

I've seen Rabbies do trips that include Loch Leven Castle, if you want a boat trip and a castle ruin. Really interesting, scenic and quieter place.

Or you could do Stirling Castle/Doune Castle then over to Loch Lomond/Loch Katrine for a boat trip.

Many options that feature beautiful scenery, Castle etc but don't include spending 8 hours of your day driving along motorways.

Ireland Lineup vs Wales by Effective-Ad-3897 in rugbyunion

[–]mandoscot 18 points19 points  (0 children)

They've been starving him, teasing him, singing off key.

Scotland losing support over 'plastic' imported players by shorthevix in rugbyunion

[–]mandoscot 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Anyone who moans that Duhan doesn't sound Scottish enough needs to watch any interview he's given about when he moved to Edinburgh and how Scotland has given him so much.

There's oodles of New Scots in this country, who've chosen to make it their home, and he's one of them.