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11-07-2009, 08:17 PM
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Hi guys. I just watch the Scottish Goverment's video about plans in Edinburgh for St. Andrews day. It seems that there's quite a lot of small events on for free around the capital.
I'll be in Glasgow for a bit then I'm going through to Edinburgh. I'll then be heading down to Dumfries in the evening - where I will be meeting cessna152towser for what should be a good wee pub crawl 
There's also a "St Andrew’s ‘DO’ Ceilidh – Sun 29 Nov, 7pm-midnight" which sounds like fun. I have uni the next day in Glasgow, however (and pretty easly as well!). Myself and my girlfriend Laura may well attend if we're feeling brave enough after a weekend of walking, walking, walking and drinking!
Sadly I'm not sure if I'll make it back for the massed pipes & drums on the Royal Mile at 2pm on Sunday 
If anyones going to be in Glasgow or Edinburgh during the day; or Dumfries in the evening (and over the weekend) and would fancy a meetup with myself and a few other Xmarkers then feel free!
P.S. more info here: www.scotland.org/standrewsday/around-scotland
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11-08-2009, 09:43 AM
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Comparing the programmes for both Dumfries and Edinburgh, Sunday 29th looks like the best day in both places, and we can't be two places at once.
The big day in Dumfries is going to be the Sunday, with the world's largest ever Scottish Reel being held between 12 and 5 in the afternoon, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers performing at 4pm and the switch on of the Dumfries Christmas lights at 5pm.
I am booked into Ferintosh from Friday evening till Sunday morning, will probably tour the live music in the Dumfries pubs on the Friday and Saturday evenings and stay around Dumfries till around 5pm on the Sunday. Haven't yet decided whether to go to Edinburgh on the Monday, 30th, I might march up the Royal Mile if anyone will join me, and then go and see the fireworks display afterwards.
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11-09-2009, 01:41 PM
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I tried to work out the dates in my hectic schedule to get up to Dumfries for that weekend but unfortunately I can't make it happen. Love to be there, sounds like a right good doo.
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11-10-2009, 03:17 PM
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11-10-2009, 04:28 PM
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Thanks for the link Lammy.
If it had actually been taking place on St. Andrews' Day, Monday 30th, I would probably have gone along, but I already have plans to be in Dumfries on the Saturday.
I would have thought there would be more going on in Edinburgh on the Monday when it is a public holiday.
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11-14-2009, 04:23 AM
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Ah!
I'm missing so much in Edinburgh over the weekend. I'm sure I'll have a great time in Dumfries, though!
Thanks for the info Alex... and John, you should abandon all plans for St. Andrew 
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11-14-2009, 04:41 AM
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I shall certainly be attending the Edinburgh the rally in Edinburgh and matching the massedpipe bands. Any else from Edinburgh going - fancy meeting up ?
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11-14-2009, 04:55 AM
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Originally Posted by acaig  I shall certainly be attending the Edinburgh the rally in Edinburgh and matching the massedpipe bands. Any else from Edinburgh going - fancy meeting up ? | I dont think I'll make it back in time, sadly.
By the way - I saw some yellow hose when buying some purple hose at Sloane's Market in Glasgow... obviously I thought of you!
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11-14-2009, 05:13 AM
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Paul, thanks for thinking of me !!
I am having great difficulty in finding some yellow hose - are you able to give me full details of where you saw them. Thanks.
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11-14-2009, 11:12 AM
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Alan,
Yellow hose is available from here (at a price!): http://www.almostunwearoutable.co.uk...Stockings.html
Take care,
Ham.
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