excessex said:

davehead said:

Hotels for Edinburgh Invasion:

This is really an update to my previous post about the hotel, which has now dissappeared Unfortunately there has been a problem with the offer that hotel (Afton Town House) had given us, but its still on laterooms for only £5 more anyway.

The best recommendation I can give you now is

http://www.laterooms.com/...&x=33&y=23

Theres loads of hotels on there to suit every price range and tast, including the one I had mentioned previously. Some of them are pretty far away but some are smack bang in the centre of town, so if you dont know what youre doing I suggest you orgnote me or one of the other locals before booking!


And for those of you that want to keep your money for the important things in life, and have no qualms about staying in a (clean, safe and presentable!) hostel, this website should be looked at

http://www.edinburghhostels.com/

Theyre all cheap but certainly not nasty, and some have private rooms that still beat the hotels for price. City centre tourist hostel, Cowgate tourist hostel, city centre guest hostel, Edinburgh backpackers hostel and caledonian backpackers are all right in the centre of town.

Hope this helps guys

Edinburgh for tourists

As promised, heres some ideas for the Edinburgh leg of the invasion. We dont have a whole lot of time here but we will get some sightseeing in if you guys are into that sort of thing! Ive not done all of the things n this list, but it seems to be what the visitors are into, so here you go! Theres not much point planning anything until were all here as things will change, people will join us and so on. Also, this is really for the first time visitors who are really interested! The whole city is squashed into a small area, especially the Old Town, so its entirely possible to split up for a few hours and do your own thing. So this is really just to give you an idea of what is possible, in case you see something you'd really like to do, we can. And if any locals can think of anything to add feel free! I should also add that my personal thing is historic architecture, so if anyone else feels the same, Ill talk and walk your socks off!

Check this out for more info
http://www.edinburgh.org/

Edinburgh Castle
The castle is probably the most famous attraction, sitting on top of its extinct volcano! The oldest part dates from the 12th century, and it houses the Scottish Crown Jewels, plenty of big guns and swords and the like. very cool for a history lesson

Palace of Holyroodhouse
AShamed to admit Ive never been, but always meant to The Queens official residence in Scotland, and probably most famous for Mary Queen of Scots and all her drama! A sight to behold from atop Calton Hill IMO.

National Galleries
Works by Old Masters, Impressionists and some Scottish artists here, in a Neo-Classical PLayfair building. Free entry too.

Museum of SCotland
Kinda self explanatory, worth a visit if youre into that sort of thing. Celebrated building too.

Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre
If youre into Whisky Scotland is obviously the place to be! Basically a big history lesson on the stuff.

Mercat ghost/history tours
Very popular, Ive been on a few of the less frightening versions myself these are a fun way to learn about the "horrible histories" behind a very old town. Theyre walking tours, and come in varied degrees of, well, terror! I know for a fact Zaara will volunteer to take you on as many as you like. I on the other hand, will wait outside

mary kings close
See above, but scarier. A network of underground streets that were blocked up during the Black Death, usually sealing most of the inhabitants in there as well! Lots of strange occurances. Try googling if interested. ALso the Vaults, which was only recently discovered. Basically the same I think.

grassmarket pubs
For those of you that are coming up on the Friday night myself and Zaara had thought we might take you out on the town, if thats your thing of course The Grassmarket is pretty much the centre of the action, with a really good Scottish atmosphere.

Harvey Nichols/Jenners/ and plenty other shops
For those who can afford it, Edinburgh has plenty going on! Harvey Nicks deals a roaring trade having been open for about 5 years ago, and theres also the oldest department store in the world, Jenners.

Royal Yacht Brittania
An insight into life onboard a Royal Yacht, now moored in Leith Docks.

Camera obscura
Again, never been but always meant to. Powerful telescopes give you a panoramic view of the city and beyond, and technology allows a 3d view of the city as it once was.

Scott Monument
On princes Street, this is a pretty impressive structure in itself, in memory of Sir Walter SCott. Even more impressive when you climb the thinnest spiral staircase youve ever seen to the top. View is well worth it if its a nice day.

Edinburgh Dungeon
Like the London one but not quite as good!

Rosslyn Chapel
Say no more for fans of the book! only about 30min bus ride out of the city.

Royal Botanic Gardens
Very very pretty for a wander and a picnic if its nice weather and we have time

Clan Tartan Centre
Find out your tartan!You get a certificate too.

Dynamic Earth
Again, never been, but a very popular science-ey attraction which takes you back in time to the big bang.




Wow even Im shocked So youre all coming to Scotland now right?!

thankyou for all the info!!i'ts looking like i will b there on the saturday night.is unique providing the music again??if so can we put in requests???where is uni these days??

Amazin, i think i will be going , i said i would defo, bt im meant to be starting a new job then!! . but if i am going im bringing 3 others! the same dude as last time , and my bro and his girlfriend, who r also Prince fans, so woohoo!

cammille said:

No afraid he's not so far Cammille! I havent seen him around these parts for a while either

But requests are still being taken all the same

cavityOnastick said:

If u ask me, i'd like to see 'the other side' of London. Seen all the touristic places a few times already. Haven't been to Tate yet though.

Camden Town is the best, imo. Been there for a few times, hope it still has that great vibe, love to go again.

mdiver said:

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

So i assume that is a yes then sweetie! Is it just you and I or does anyone else wanna come?

mdiver said:

I need to check in with Toni....

I am a quartet in London.... As well, I think Carrie and Miguel may also be interested on Sunday night... Let me do some texting!

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

No worries just let me know and i will book 'em up

Well thank Allah it didn't disappear while we were in it. Some of these scottish hotels are very unreliable that way.


susannah said:[quote]Hotels for Edinburgh Invasion:

This is really an update to my previous post about the hotel, which has now dissappeared

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

Sounds like fun to me, but I'm going wherever you and Toni are that night, as I'm supposed to be riding w/ya'll back to Birmingham Sunday evening. If this works, I'd love it. I haven't been to the Globe. But if not, that's fine too.

I'm easy.

excessex said:[quote]Well thank Allah it didn't disappear while we were in it. Some of these scottish hotels are very unreliable that way.

susannah said:

cavityOnastick said:

Who Stole January

Whats the plan? Where are we, who, how many, what?

Ok, I have regained Org composure and got my arse into gear to start to firm up some kind of itinerary. Don't be surprised if you get an orgnote soon asking you some rather personal details, this is not becasue we need them it's just becasue nobody has given us any suggestions - Unless Toni has all the answers (she has gone AWOL).

JUst to say do not pannic, stuff will be happening in London but don't blame me if it not to your taste, you had yer chances!

oh....

PREDOMINANT said:

Thanks for taking care of this. I know how difficult it can be, as I've done it myself a few times now.
And rest assured, I have every confidence you'll come up with fabulous plans.

CarrieMpls said:

Well I can't have little ladies coming all the way over from the US without some kind of idea what the fook is happening.

Here is the first London Plan

CarrieMpls said:

Ok people....

We need a head count for the first event Friday and Saturday nights ... Please let us know which events you will be present at..... So locations can be selected..... Location should be revealed tomorrow!

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

Really?

PREDOMINANT said:

Is Muse doing the itinerary now?





I am there from thursday til monday.

Ok friday i am picking numbnuts Aksel up at the airport at 10pm so we will try and get there late and i will be there for everything else.
Woohoooo

I'll be present at all the events. Friday, Saturday and Sunday.


M

MIGUELGOMEZ said:

Me too.

CarrieMpls said:

Woo hoo!!!!

And for anyone who cares I will be in Notting Hill shaking my ass on that Sunday starting at 4pm. I don't know what we're doing that night but I'll be there too.

This is becoming more and more real.
M

CarrieMpls said:

We got a date on thursday!
We got a date on thursday!
We got a date on thursday!