I’m going to presume we can all agree Fairytale Of New York is the finest Christmas song ever written… But other than that, what’s your favourite Christmas song? I love a bit of Stop The Cavalry, which interestingly wasn’t intended to be a Christmas song. Does that mean I’m cheating? Doesn’t...
I'm hoping the good people of The Dug-Out can help me out. We leave our dogs in the car if, for example, we go for dinner or visit someone who isn't keen on them being in their house. The Mrs is asking if we can get a battery powered wireless camera that I can leave in the car and then view...
I know there was a sub thread about this somewhere which I cannot find now but I have noticed in the last few weeks there are definitely a large increase in targeted adds due to geographical location. I'm around West Lothian and now I would say especially when streaming with ad breaks 90% of...
There seems to be a load of new bars opened up in Leith in the last few years. Hoping to sample a few this weekend rather than stick to the familiar haunts, my brother travelling up too. Any recommendations?
Latest grift from pubs following on from boil-in-the-bag food at restaurant prices and aggressive tipping - surge pricing. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g2z6405zpo
Getting extremely rough here with my county upgraded from orange to red and would expect power cuts in the counties most affected by this storm like my own . I don’t know how it’s going to hit Scotland or other parts but do take care everyone 👍…. ...
As we’re all highly fashionable individuals who would never dare own a cardigan or a Rover 95, what are we all wearing on wur feet this winter? Usually I’m a Clark’s Wallabees guy but I fancy a pair of nice leather trainers for the winter as a change. I’ve a pair of Patrick Liverpool but I’ve worn...
For those that love history discussion I am going to post some old prints, paintings, photographs, and film, which display historic events that have taken place in Edinburgh. I am going to upload the images one at a time, as I tried to upload a total of eight images previously, but I rather...
Anyone know why a smoke alarm continues to randomly go off despite there being no smoke or fire. The alarm in the living room keeps going off and then triggering all the other alarms in the house (kitchen, downstairs hall, upstairs hall) and it's doing my head in. The alarms are all connected to...
Just noticed wee symbol at bottom left and if you click on it you can listen to threads instead of reading them, another school day for me 🫢
Following on from the X/Twitter thread on the Holy Ground forum I thought it would be interesting reading views of newspaper reading/habits etc. In my house when growing up there were strict rules when it came to who reads the papers first from Dad to Mum, elder Brother and then passed down to...
Ive done manual work since the day I left school with a lot of it very physical such as concreting to roofing. Throughout the years I have been plagued by lower back issues, mostly tightness and muscular. Last Sunday I gave my grass its (hopefully) last cut for winter, it was quite short but...
Booked 3 weeks holiday in Scotland in August and looking for some tips on what courses to play. My 15 year old is golf daft and I just can't keep up with him so ideally I'll be looking for courses that allow junior non members to play without an accompanying adult. First 2 weeks we'll be up at...
Probably done before though wee idea I had for a thread in putting up a picture of a sports personality , actor/actress , singer or anyone famous which can be young or old in a game of ‘ Guess Who ? ‘ in what’s their name , song , film or clubs too … Hope this picture works .. who is this guy? ...
I took these Edinburgh views screenshots from The Bidding Room tv programme which comes from Leith Theatre these days. A couple are not too obvious. Any comments?
For years I’ve been a keen walker and I suppose since the covid pandemic I am doing more walking than ever on sandy beaches , trails with gravel / concrete paths , so footwear hasn’t been a problem and I’ve normally been ok in a good pair of trainers…. A couple I’ve been doing lately are like...
I’ve gone down the rabbit hole since watching Threads the other night. Way before my time, but does anyone remember the Protect and Survive booklet? Anyone still got it? The PIFs as shown on the film? This is my new obsession, I’m absolutely fascinated by the morbidity of it all. Sent from my...
It’s ****, isn’t it?
I’ll start with coffins. They charge thousands for something that you either burn or put in the ground. What a rip off, when I kick the bucket I don’t even want a funeral. Just dispose of my body and have a party to celebrate my life.
Red pudding! I’d never heard of a red pudding! It’s from Fife, I’ve read. Anyone know of a chippie in Edinburgh who sells such a delicacy. I want to try one but can’t be arsed going to Methil for the experience.
3rd November according to Edinburgh Live, being taken over as a Sports Bar, I doubt that the prices will remain the same. 😥 Quite a sore one for a lot of Leith's old timers.
Any recommendations on a DJ for a party to be held on Friday 30 August in central Edinburgh would be great. Had one lined up but he’s double booked! Thanks
Hi folks Just a bit of as of really My son’s going to uni in September! Proud as anything. Me and his mum are thinking of putting a hamper together of stuff for him. What sort of stuff would folk recommend? Both for uni life and leaving the family home? Thanks
Starts today. I'd never heard of it before today but, Innis & Gunn Caribbean Rum Cask Ale is outstanding, 6.8% so, a heavy brew but, tremendous. 🤤 Like a Guinness topped up with rum.
I was sad to read recently that the People's Story Museum is to close until further notice, and quite possibly for good, due to council budget cuts. It was a place I have fond memories of visiting as a child, on a school trip and also on more than one occasion with my Grandparents. Along with...
We're all men of the 21st century :greengrin Whats your fave aftershave then. Paco Rabanne Invictus currently my flavour of the month. Red Rush YSL not bad either. Hibs defeat my least favourite. Must be some Brut fans on this site :greengrin
My contract is up and the price is due to jump. What is the best way to get a good deal with them? Not switching to virgin as don’t want/need their broadband so without a direct competitor are there any trigger words etc to get Sky to reduce the price?
Just caught Bill Bailey on The One Show just now and couldn’t believe my eyes …….. he’s cut off his trademark grey mullet. I saw his live show for the first time earlier this year and thought he was brilliant, in both comedy and musicianship. I hope the haircut doesn’t diminish his power to...
Amarone in George Street was the venue for my niece's graduation dinner. I wasn't overly impressed, then again I never really expected to be if I'm honest. Lows were; Nine out of the ten mains being served together, the tenth person was told "we haven't forgot you,it's just not ready yet" It...
This guy’s face flashed on the tv screen last night. I recognised it but can’t place him ……….. it’s bugging me. :greengrin
Forgive me folks but I’m having a bad day with this electric car and needed to vent. Also want to know if anyone else feels the same or if I’m just being miserable. I first bought an electric car 3 years ago through my work. It was a good deal and I liked the idea of no longer having to fill up...
Wee neds on the tram. Swearing, screeching and slapping each other. Apparently they chase each other and make up dares. Travel 4 stops in the luggage space and tell a random passenger to F off. The ticket people clearly have no authority or training to stop or even challenge this behaviour. Kids...
My folks are returning a leased car in a few weeks and looking to have it valeted before doing so. Anyone recommend a company for this?
Anybody been to this before? Any good?
No access to the holy ground so decided to post in here rather than the main. Looking to book up for the weekend of the St Johnstone game on the 14th September, usually stay at South Queensferry but they are asking for £300+ for 3 nights, even the weekend of Motherwell game for 3 nights is 300+,...
Late to the party here but I’ve been hit with a “bus gate” fine today for using Manse Road 2 weeks on my way from work a couple of weeks ago. Got a new job which involves me travelling through this way which I hadn’t done for years so had no idea about this. Have made the same journey on way home...
Could come in handy for folk. 🍺 https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/money/13477821/greene-king-pints-offer-bargain/ Having problems fixing the link for some reason, not bevvy related yet. 🤭
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Anyone have any experience of adding a single storey extension to their house. Would be about 20sqM and using the existing external doorways as internal doors so no knocking walls down. I was thinking it will be in the area of £40k, does that sound about right ballpark? We'd be adding a...
Closing apparently. Shame. I used to like it.
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