Category Archives: Edinburgh

New Calton Burial Ground

Posted on July 26, 2016 by AMWeston

On Sunday Terry I had a wander round the New Calton Burial Ground. The New Calton Burial Ground was built as an overspill and replacement to the Old Calton Burial Ground and lies on the south-east slopes of Calton Hill. … Continue reading →

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Graveyard at the end of Princes Street

Posted on July 17, 2016 by AMWeston

Before meeting Terry for lunch I went for a brief walk through the graveyard of St Cuthbert’s at the end of Princes Street. For much of its existence St Cuthbert’s was a country kirk, outwith the city wall and in … Continue reading →

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A Walk in Edinburgh with my Camera

Posted on July 15, 2016 by AMWeston

Before it started to rain today I went for a walk in the Royal Mile with my camera.  

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Craigmillar Castle

Posted on July 4, 2016 by AMWeston

First Monday of my holiday – husband at work and children occupied so I went out with my camera. I pass Craigmillar Castle every day on my way to work and have visited it several times before. Craigmillar Castle is … Continue reading →

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Leith

Posted on July 3, 2016 by AMWeston

Every Sunday Terry and I go out for breakfast/brunch. Today we headed to Leith to try out breakfast at Kings Wark. It was ok – service slow, food ok – some bits overcooked, won’t be hurrying back. After breakfast we … Continue reading →

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Three Concerts in 8 days

Posted on January 1, 2016 by AMWeston

Earlier in the year I went to three concerts in a month well early December I bettered this by going to three concerts in 8 days. The first concert was Simple Minds at The Hydro. Eleanor and I went to … Continue reading →

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Portobello Beach Busk

Posted on October 18, 2015 by AMWeston

At the end of August Matthew and Terry took part in the beach busk at Portobello. They were raising money for Blind Children UK. Thanks to all who came down and supported them.  

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Impossible

Posted on August 11, 2015 by AMWeston

Venue – Pleasance Dome – Queen Dome Time – 13.20 This is a play written by Robert Khan and Tom Salinsky, writers of previous Edinburgh smash hits Coalition. It stars Phil Jupitus as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Alan Cox … Continue reading →

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Hal Cruttenden – Straight Out of Cruttenden

Posted on August 11, 2015 by AMWeston

Venue – Pleasance Courtyard – Pleasance Two Time – 20.00 Hal Cruttenden comes out to Straight out of Compton. His act is about him what he is and what he wants / wanted to be. Slick act with good interaction … Continue reading →

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Fin Taylor – Stink

Posted on August 11, 2015 by AMWeston

Venue- Pleasance Courtyard – Pleasance Beyond Time – 18.00 Another show where we got tickets 2 for 1 on preview. Fin Taylor is a young stand up. The show is based at a party. Excellent observational comedy though at the … Continue reading →

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