Rocksalt on Constitution Street has become my go to place for a breakfast treat. Breakfast is a hard fought battle down in the Shore end of Leith, so why has Rocksalt done so well to win my custom? Quality and service – yup, those two stalwarts. The staff at Rocksalt are friendly and efficient. That […]
Archives for March 2013
Edinburgh’s snowy March
The weather forecast is for more snow. In fact, the MetOffice has just issued an amber alert for snow for South West Scotland. We’re just recovering from the last bout of snow but this blogger was able to get out to Leith Links before too many footprints to take some pictures.
Smoke Stack Steakhouse shame vengeful customer, spark debate
On Facebook the Smoke Stack Steakhouse and Bar have whisked up a debate by responding to a 1/5 Trip Advisor review. The review, titled “Embarrassed!”, is from a customer who complains her party was not served drinks because the bar claimed they were drunk. How did the Smoke Stack respond? They bundled an image of […]
Edinburgh Tattoo video becomes YouTube smash hit
This video has earned more than 100,000 plays on YouTube and has been featured on sites like Neatorama, Laughing Squid and The Awesomer. It shows the Top Secret Drum Corps from Switzerland performing in the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Here’s the catch; they’re not military, they’re not British or Commonwealth. They made it to Edinburgh Castle […]
Flashmob wedding proposal at Edinburgh Airport
This is one way to propose to your girlfriend. In this case it’s Samuel Waldron proposed to his girlfriend Sibylle Pausch on a flight from Heathrow to Edinburgh. This choir flashmob was an added surprise. The Sing in the City Choir had three weeks to prepare and plan the wedding medley. Shout out to Edinburgh […]