Off to Scotland on Thursday

**caig** · 6th September 04, 05:00 AM

Nelson, you might find the Scotsmans Lounge on Cockburn Street is a just what you want, in Edinburgh. This is just off the Royal Mile, near the junction of North Bridge. And then if you go down Cochburn Street towards the Waverley Station, and turn right onto Market Street you will find the Hebrides Tavern. Both of these pubs have nightly live music -I go there often !

Enjoy your trip.

**Mychael Sporrano** · 6th September 04, 05:02 AM

Wow, I am very envious of your impending good fortune! Yesterday, my sister-in-law offered to take my wife on an all expenses paid trip to Scotland. Even though I scolded my wife for it and begged her to reconsider her choice, she turned her sister down with the reason that she wants to see Scotland for the first time with me. I was touched! Of course, that will not be able to take place for some years until the kids are out of the house.

Have a good time, Nelson! If you happen to get some first hand knowledge of this deep-fried pizza which MDR-V300 mentioned, I would appreciate hearing the details.

Mychael

**highlandtide** · 6th September 04, 05:32 AM

Take a handful of X Marks stickers and take lotsa pics! Keep your eye out around the McDonald center for the "Mark"!

**Hamish** · 6th September 04, 08:57 AM

I'll be in Edinburgh from 16th to 19th September, Nelson, and will keep an eye open for you in case you are there at the same time. We're bound to recognise each other as I doubt there will be any other guys in kilts about the city!!

Thanks Alan for the names of the two taverns which have live music (traditional, I hope). My pal and I must try to fit in a visit to one or both. Those I have tried in the past have been very disappointing indeed.

BTW, deep-fried pizza sounds absolutely revolting (to me!) Pizza on its own is bad enough, but deep-fried.............

Thank Heaven's the Good Lord invented healthy food as well!

**CelticRogue** · 6th September 04, 11:06 AM

Have a great time over there.
My wife and I just got back two weeks ago. We had a blast eventhough we were only able to spent four

days there before moving on to Ireland. Like me, you'll probably be the only one in a kilt other than the shop keepers.
CR

**TheFly** · 6th September 04, 11:19 AM

Ham, then I won't mention the deep-fried salad you can get stateside.

**Mychael Sporrano** · 6th September 04, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by Hamish

BTW, deep-fried pizza sounds absolutely revolting (to me!) Pizza on its own is bad enough, but deep- fried.............

Thank Heaven's the Good Lord invented healthy food as well!

Agreed!! I never said that deep fried pizza didn't sound revolting, because it certainly does. What I am interested in hearing is whether or not it truly exists!

Mychael

**Daneel** · 6th September 04, 02:58 PM

Don't forget the deep fried Mars Bars. They do exsist just like the pizza. Usually found in Glasgow.

**Daneel** · 6th September 04, 03:02 PM

Nelson, You are going at a great time to Scotland. The seasons are being to turn the demon midge it not at its biting worst and the evening light is wonderfull. Head up to Arthurs Seat in Edinburgh and watch the sun set over the city. Its wonderfull. Have a Great Time. I wish I was there too.

**Rob Wright** · 6th September 04, 06:58 PM

Just rub it in why don'tcha'! Have a great trip and remember that there are a lrge number of very jelous blokes trying to figure out how to get their hands on your tickets.

ROb Wright