So, for my (second) last free summer, I’m heading up to Edinburgh for three months. Much as I love London, after (by then) almost six years here I kind of need a break, not to mention the fact I am desperately sick of the East Coast Mainline. The past weekend up there reminded me that, as well as a loving boyfriend, I also have a lot of friends up there that I’m going to enjoy spending more time with. However, I really want to make the most of it, so I’m coming up with a to-do list. What I’m looking for is both more things for the list and people who are up for doing them with me.
Festival based
- Go to at least one event at each festival I’ll be in town for (so far that’s the Film, International, Fringe, Jazz & Blues, Art, Military Tattoo and Book)
- Go to one event a day during the Fringe (including street performers)
- Volunteer for at least one event
- Moan at tourists in true local style
Food based
- Spend too much in Peckhams/ the Cheese Shop/ Demijohns and such like
- Have a barbecue/picnic on the Meadows
- Go for brunch at Toast
Touristy
- Finally go to Edinburgh castle
- Go on the Royal Yacht Brittania
- See sunrise/sunset from Arthur’s Seat
- Go to Holyrood House
Moving beyond touristy
- Go to Portobello
- Go to Cramond Island
- Cycle along the Water of Leith
- Organise a trip to Gilmerton Cove
- Go walking around Rosslyn and go to the castle there
- Join a knitting group
- Watch an Auld Reekie Roller Girls bout
Dance
- Go to Bluez Cruize
- Go to a Newcastle event (e.g. Lindy Moves/Blues Mmoves/both)
- Get a guest DJ slot at the Counting House on a Wednesday
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