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Anyone who knows their way round Edinburgh?

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  1. Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction

    Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction Well-Known Member

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    Guaranteed i'm going to regret coming to GC for any sort of help, but anyway!

    What's the best/quickest way to get to Straiton from the airport .. public transport wise? The company felt there was close enough of a proximity between the two to not have to hire me a car this time round :( but looks awkward as fook.
     
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  2. Gambol

    Gambol George Clooney's wee brother

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    The best way to get round Edinburgh would be the city bypass, also known as the A720 ring road, which will take you all the way around Edinburgh as many times as you like.

    You're welcome.
     
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    Girvan Loyal 1690 Nobody's safe now

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    What airport m8?
     
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    bayernkenny Well-Known Member

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    Catch the 100 Airport Express and get off at the 'West End' / Shandwick Place. At the foot of Lothian Road (two mins. - just ask) get the 47 to 'Straiton - Park & Ride'.

    Late edit; if you are staying overnight please let me know your preference in 'boozers' and advice will be freely given!
     
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    Otto Flayshow Well-Known Member

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    ST runs a gay-friendly rickshaw service round the city as a front for his sexual-predator activities.
     
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  7. Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction

    Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction Well-Known Member

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    Aye so its a case of go into Edinburgh and get the bus back out? Assume a taxi is the only direct way there

    EDIT: a night? im there for a week :/
     
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    monacoger POTY 2021

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    Surely a taxi is public transport, as the public use them. Get a taxi.
     
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    Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction Well-Known Member

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    If it is too awkward probably will end up getting a taxi and put it on expenses whether they like it or not
     
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    monacoger POTY 2021

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    Failing that, do a runner from the taxi, Scottish taxi drivers are well known for not really bothering if the passengers do a runner<ok>
     
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    Girvan Loyal 1690 Nobody's safe now

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    Yip. There's no way any windows have been panned as a result of the trevmeister doing a runner. No siree
     
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  12. Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction

    Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction Well-Known Member

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    <laugh> ahm no running in suit shoes anyhow
     
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    monacoger POTY 2021

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    You up at court or just jury duty?
     
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    Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction Well-Known Member

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    In the dock yer honour. Think they are picking the jury now. Selection delayed a bit as a few had holiday plans already booked
     
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    Edinburgh is hoachin with bummers so depending upon your sexual preferences, be very careful when walking alone at night or pm ST and get his number for a night of guaranteed "hips and lips".
     
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    rogueleader suave gringo

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    Edinburgh is lovely, hop in a cab at the airport and ask him to take you up Arthur's Seat.
     
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    monacoger POTY 2021

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    Or go to Nice and ask somebody to take you up the chateau <party>
     
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    Muff De Pape?
     
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