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nice brave people who are coming to Edinburgh. But I have to put it in the form of a question, so here goes. Would anyone like to have some tips to stay safe when visiting Edinburgh. Here are ten handy tips which could save you from spending the evening in the casualty department having shards of broken glass removed from your face.
1/ Avoid pubs with pool tables. This game
seems to encourage violence and comes complete with its own vast array of offensive
weapons.
2/ Never argue with the bouncers. If a bouncer has already refused you entry to an establishment, he /she is unlikely to be persuaded to change their mind by casting aspersions on their parentage,sexual orientation or personal hygiene. Be honest,
when WAS the last time you heard a bouncer say,’You know, now i come to think of it, I am a smelly stinky ******. In you go then. 3/ Be aware of your surroundings and try not to spill anyone’s drink. Nine out of ten
fights in pubs begin with an overturned beverage of some sor
nice brave people who are coming to Edinburgh. But I have to put it in the form of a question, so here goes. Would anyone like to have some tips to stay safe when visiting Edinburgh. Here are ten handy tips which could save you from spending the evening in the casualty department having shards of broken glass removed from your face.
1/ Avoid pubs with pool tables. This game
seems to encourage violence and comes complete with its own vast array of offensive
weapons.
2/ Never argue with the bouncers. If a bouncer has already refused you entry to an establishment, he /she is unlikely to be persuaded to change their mind by casting aspersions on their parentage,sexual orientation or personal hygiene. Be honest,
when WAS the last time you heard a bouncer say,’You know, now i come to think of it, I am a smelly stinky ******. In you go then. 3/ Be aware of your surroundings and try not to spill anyone’s drink. Nine out of ten
fights in pubs begin with an overturned beverage of some sor
Thanks, I needed that. I will heed your suggestions.
wow, bit wiered, bit bitter and twisted, think there’s a personal experience in there somewhere…not sure what the moral is….but youve summed up britian today.
Is that what happened to you poor Dear !!!! Hit in the head were ya !!!
lol mean scots + spilt alcohol = not a good plan
I left Scotland 40yrs ago seems like nothing has changed lol
I guess she got so snokered up she forgot 4 thru 10 now didn’t she.
g-day!
Thanks!! I know what you mean about the pool tables been there done that!! Well never been to Edinburgh but same thing happens here !! Ever been hit with a pool cue!! oooowwwwweeee!! Eight ball in the corner pocket!!
I have had the same friend online for the past 7 or 8 years and he lives in Edinburgh. I have heard all these real life adventures and also heard that Glascow is some sort of rival. I have a book Burghers vs Weegies and it is hilarious how they like to one up the other.
GOOOO HEARTS!!!!
Sounds very similar to our yankee bars. It would seem to be an international bar ettiquette. Interesting.
Thanks, I will keep these tips in mind should I ever venture across the pond.
Don’t disrespect Edinburgh . just because of (you probably being an aresole )it’s bouncers .Scotland is the best crutch you can have it’s supported England with Northern Ireland on the other side the three have created an empire that will never be surpassed. It’s like any place you respect them (the SCOTS deserve it) they respect you.
This sort of thing happens every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night in major cities in Australia. I’m way past the stage of going ‘clubbing’. All that deafening music and people 30 years yonger. No thanks. It just goes to show that there is more been taking at clubs than drinks! I don’t drink anyway.T good half glass of wine now an then. Went to Edinburgh in the 60s, Lovely city. Have no intentions of going back. No offence meant. Hope your injuries heal.
Being a fellow Brit, I think you’ll find every city is now the same regarding alcohol and bouncers.
You have summed up more that Britain. You have summed up America also. You hit here to the tee. There are places that as being white you do fear to tread or you’ll be dead. And, that is not just being in a bar either. You cannot even drive down most of the streets and now it has spread to our highways. If you look at another car people have been shot to death for that. Yeah, the good old us. Come over here to die and that is the way it really is.
thanks for the info but don’t think I’ll be visiting in the near future.
I just saw a shmoo! haven’t see one since lil abner comics when I was a kid.
that’s good advice for a night out anywhere
it’s not older people fighting out side the pub perhaps caught in cross fire
It is safe to wear a kilt? I’ve always fancied one, or will King Arthur Mount.
Hi Susie, I know just what you mean, I love Edinburgh and come through several times a year to the Playhouse as I love the Theatre, I have friends in Edinburgh too so I know the town quite well especially around Grass-market.