Strix Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 THAT's why I like Glasgow Scozzie - it's Scottish which bit did you live in? or should I say 'where'd y' stay?'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdnaKrabappe Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Glasgow. Fantastic place, was really amazed when i went there as i wasn't looking forward to it. I long to go back again. Also some great places to visit around it as well.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 do you think Sav would let a bunch of us crash round her's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swordfish1 Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 Thanks all. Is the Haymarket area within a decent walking distance of Edinburgh centre, as a couple of hotels I've looked at are around there? As for gigs (which I always try to get to see at least one wherever I go), Glasgow seems better. I've been looking thro gig guides and loads of bands just seem to miss out Edinburgh altogether. Whereas for comedy nights, Edinburgh seems(?) the better, with Jongleurs and a few others. Think I'm edging towards Edinburgh for my first North of the Border visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAIRBOY Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Thanks all. Is the Haymarket area within a decent walking distance of Edinburgh centre, as a couple of hotels I've looked at are around there? As for gigs (which I always try to get to see at least one wherever I go), Glasgow seems better. I've been looking thro gig guides and loads of bands just seem to miss out Edinburgh altogether. Whereas for comedy nights, Edinburgh seems(?) the better, with Jongleurs and a few others. Think I'm edging towards Edinburgh for my first North of the Border visit. Haymarket station is about three minutes run into Waverley. It would be about fifteen minutes walk. http://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/thedvairghotel.html?aid=320752&tab=2&label=tripadimg-901-231275&lang=en That is a guest house my family has used many times. Coates Gardens is just across from Haymarket station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scozzie Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Thanks all. Is the Haymarket area within a decent walking distance of Edinburgh centre, as a couple of hotels I've looked at are around there? As for gigs (which I always try to get to see at least one wherever I go), Glasgow seems better. I've been looking thro gig guides and loads of bands just seem to miss out Edinburgh altogether. Whereas for comedy nights, Edinburgh seems(?) the better, with Jongleurs and a few others. Think I'm edging towards Edinburgh for my first North of the Border visit. There is a Jongleurs in Glasgow - its right near the Walkabout. But in Edinburgh, Waverley is the station in the middle of town. What you have to realise is that Edinburgh is VERY Hilly. It may look like something is close, but maps don't show you the hills. (well, maybe its just the Royal Mile hat goes straight up, but as most roads lead there - most roads seem to go up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Sleeps Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I went to Edinburgh in September, after the festival finished. It wasn't busy at all and i had a wonderful time. If you're going on the train keep your eyes open for the platform your train leaves on. I missed my train because they switched platforms and didn't tell us, and only got on the 2nd train an hour later because of a nice train manager who told me "they do it all the time". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelectric Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I enjoyed Edinburgh more than Glasgow, both are worth visiting though. I thought Edinburgh castle was a let down, I'm not really interested in Scottish war and i found it to be a very expencive war museum, much better appreciated from below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swordfish1 Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 If you're going on the train keep your eyes open for the platform your train leaves on. I missed my train because they switched platforms and didn't tell us, and only got on the 2nd train an hour later because of a nice train manager who told me "they do it all the time". I drive trains for a living, so reckon I won't get caught out:hihi: Ta for the heads up tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selliot Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Stay in Edinburgh and go through to Glasgow for the day, only 45 mins on the train and buses pretty regular. If staying in Edinburgh try Travel Lodge Hotels good deals on just now 2 hotels up by Haymarket station and 1 in city This seems like the best solution. I've never been to Glasgow, but can confirm that Edinburgh is a beautiful city. Lovely places to eat and drink, good walks and loads to do. great for a weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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