Category Archives: Edinburgh

Edinburgh restaurant reviews

Back to the Petit Paris

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Steve

The day started bright and sunny. It ended in drizzle, though I managed to miss it. Had a quick drink with some colleagues from the bank, before making my way back to the hotel and supper. Ate at the Petit … Continue reading →

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Razor clams

Posted on March 10, 2008 by Steve

Up at 05.45 to catch the 7.00 flight from Luton to Edinburgh. I had expected to be kept awake during the night by the storm, or my active thoughts which always occur when I am leaving early. Nope.  Had a … Continue reading →

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Beltless in Edinburgh

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Steve

The bank wanted me for a couple of days urgent work.  So up to Edinburgh on the Easyjet from Luton.  Bit of a problem at security.  I had to take my belt off, no problem I always collect it as it … Continue reading →

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Scotland and the Mai Thai

Posted on October 22, 2007 by Steve

Well I finished the week in Chicago, and arrived back on Saturday.  Looks like I won’t be back for the conversion weekend.  That day was delayed and now coincides with my holiday. Had a week in the office doing some … Continue reading →

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Thursday in Edinburgh

Posted on September 13, 2007 by Steve

It is already Thursday.  I have been staying at the Holyrood Hotel.  I have eaten in the Mai Thai three nights running.  I really must go and find somewhere else to eat for a change.  It is though so easy to go … Continue reading →

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Mai Thai and back home

Posted on August 31, 2007 by Steve

Managed to eat in the Mai Thai every day.  Wonderful food, brilliant ambiance.  And good Internet access. Not so good going home, bit of a delay on Easyjet.  Flight was a little rough, and coming into land we were in … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh

Posted on August 30, 2007 by Steve

Back up in Edinburgh, starting my third day now.  Travel up was easy, plane left early, arrived early and in the office by 9.30 Not staying in my usual hotel but down in the McDonnald by Holyrood.  That means I … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Festival about to start

Posted on July 30, 2007 by Steve

This week is the Jazz Festival, and the most wonderful day in recent history.  Sunshine all day, though a little cold.  The Easyjet flight left almost on time, and now I am pre-checking in on the Internet and the zero security … Continue reading →

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Another week in Edinburgh

Posted on July 27, 2007 by Steve

Not so wet this week.  Walked to work in shirtsleeves most days.  Very brave thing to do when in Scotland. On Monday met up with Jimmie and had a few pints and a Chinese Meal in that Edinburgh Establishment of … Continue reading →

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Another new resturant in Edinburgh

Posted on July 18, 2007 by Steve

One of those days when it rains, then hot sun and rain again.  Lots of those at the moment.  Managed to miss most of the showers, but was caught in one when on the way to lunch at the Café Royale for … Continue reading →

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Back in Edinburgh after our holiday

Posted on July 17, 2007 by Steve

We spent a couple of weeks camping in the South of England and in the South of France.  Got back on Saturday and then rushed over to Ely for a reunion with some Cambridge colleagues.  More information to follow on … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh

Posted on June 28, 2007 by Steve

It’s my fourth week in Edinburgh.  Eaten at the usual places, the Mai Thai, Petit Paris etc.  The weather has been awful, cold and wet.  The longest day has now gone by.  The flights home have always been delayed, such … Continue reading →

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Back in Edinburgh

Posted on May 1, 2007 by Steve

I see my last blog entry was a month ago.  We have been doing quite a few things this month.  A visit to Cardiff for a long weekend and a trip around the London Docklands area with the Cambridge Society.  … Continue reading →

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Night out in Edinburgh

Posted on April 1, 2007 by Steve

After working all Saturday, decided to have a night out enjoying myself.  Started out with a meal at my favourite Thai Resturant and bar, The Mai Thai.  Had duck for my main course, not the usual spicy duck, but one cooked … Continue reading →

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Final week in Edinburgh, or is it

Posted on February 26, 2007 by Steve

Arrived up in Edinburgh, lovely dry and sunny, but pretty cold outside. I am sitting in the Mai Thai expecting my Tom Yum soup and main course of duck.  Yes it is the duck yet again.  I am getting rather repetitive. Already someone … Continue reading →

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