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- Sarah LeongSingapore, Singapore1 contributionAm very grateful to a very nice young man David who is so helpful in giving us seniors tips and valuable advice about touring Edinburgh. Also to Cindy for helping out with the tours. This centre is a treasure trove of invaluable advice to get the best out of your holidayWritten 14 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LauraDaveJamesSolihull, UK3,855 contributionsWe found our visit to the the exhibition area on the ground floor of the library very interesting. There was an exhibition on writers who have used pseudonyms. There was also a separate exhibition about Ian Rankin.Written 25 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Gordon BDunfermline, UK18 contributionsGood War museum, took my 8 year old son and his cousin 9 and they both loved it. The guy at reception was great, came and spoke to us to let us know about the place and future events. The staff/workers/volunteers that were on site were also great, took time out to chat to us etc.
Lots of things outside Tents/Vehicles, they have a 'Trench' but this was not open but the guy explained why.
Well worth a trip if you are in the area or passing through.Written 9 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Ken MacdonaldScotland, UK21 contributionsI was in the lounge close to Gate 15. It had nice friendly staff, with at least one speaking in a foreign language to another guest. That's not something I've heard in other lounges I've been to.
The food was tasty (check out the chicken curry) but the draught beer selection is very limited. I didn't try the wine so can't comment on that.
There were a couple of groups near my table who were rowdier than I'd have expected in a business lounge. However, staff dealt with them discreetly and the group of lads were extremely apologetic.
Well worth a visit.Written 17 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - BibcayGateshead, UK4,366 contributionsIt is expensive but this show is great. It has a lot of animals and food stalls. There is a ferris wheel and when you are on it you can look at the airport.Written 11 September 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Bean-astairAlba148 contributionsI use this facility regularly, and have done so since 1984. It has developed and improved a very great deal since I first used it, and beats most countries' corresponding service into a cocked hat in a distant corner.
It is well organised and makes the information quickly and easiy accessible. You pay £15 for a day and you get a desk with a computer terminal and a socket for a laptop and access to all the statutory records of births, marriages and deaths and the census. You can print out (at an additional charge) birth certificates more than 110 years old, marriage certificates more than 75 years old, death certificates more than 50 years old, and census records, or you can just transcribe them. If you are struggling with the system, or having trouble deciphering something, the staff are very helpful.
Incidentally SunTanScott who complained in his review about being ripped off was factually incorrect. Contrary to what he claimed, you cannot view births less than 100 years ago on either of the Irish sites he mentioned. For online access to the GRONI site he mentioned the cost per certificate is £2, and you cannot save or print it, and it expires after a few weeks, while the cost of the corresponding certificate from Scotland's People online is £1.50, and you can save it or print it and view it indefinitely. You only have to pay the (admittedly hefty) fee for a certificate from Scotland's People if you choose to get a certificate of an event more recent than the cut-off dates. If you are in a Scotland's People Centre there is no additional charge if you transcribe the information in-house, even after the cut-off dates.
There is an in-house cafe with a modest menu, and there are changing exhibitions in the main bulding which are free of charge. The building itself warrants a visit just to see the inside of the dome, and of the Historical Search Room upstairs.Written 6 July 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - vessi80North Lanarkshire, UK1,070 contributionsEscape the madness of 'The Mile' in this wee pocket of peace.
The fusion of old city wall and modern design is stunning .
Welcoming staff . A vast collection of poetry , fiction and non fiction plus an array of tourist info. Great paintings of Scottish writers on display at the moment and a whole corner of kids' activities .
Must return to spend a few hours on serious reading.Written 12 August 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - bianca cEdinburgh, UK25 contributionsWhile our own meeting rooms are not large enough to allow for socially distanced meetings in large groups, we have been using ETCV quite a lot since we started meeting face to face again. Customer care is second to none before, during and after - people just cannot do enough for you and are very proactive in following up tentative bookings, making sure they have noted all your requirements, etc, while always accommodating late additions. You can hire all necessary equipment for virtual attendance and will receive any help required with regards to technical issues. Hot drinks and biscuits are free, and for only £4 extra per person, they provide a really nice buffet lunch. It goes without saying that everything is always very well planned, clean and safe with regards to Covid prevention. They`re not cheap, but they really do take care of everything for you - all you have to do is turn up. Only slight niggle is lack of parking but the central location is ideal for public transport - but who would have ever though that this would ever become one to avoid?Written 3 December 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Allan WStenhousemuir, UK191 contributionsAttended to see the Socially Distant Sports Bar live show and the venue was great, bar staff were incredibly efficient and it was only five minutes from Haymarket.Written 25 October 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TheShisTel Aviv, Israel38,441 contributionsThis is - by far - the most striking building on the Royal Mile.
The Gothic look of the building immediately attracts your look.
The building currently houses a gallery and some conferences.Written 18 September 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - JonnySunshineKinnesswood, UK486 contributionsWe visited the venue for our work Christmas party, which incuded a tour of the Zoo's Chinese lantern festival. A stunning old building, with a large area for dining, which doubled up as a dancefloor for the disco later on. Unfortunately, the bar was in a seperate room, which meant people drifted off to get drinks and didn't return to the main part of the venue. Staff were excellent and very professional. Great place for corporate functions, with breakout rooms over two floors depending on your requirements.Written 29 December 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Owen J5 contributionsThe lounge itself was really nice (in terms of aesthetics it’s the nicest of the Edinburgh lounges) and I really liked the food (I was there at the end of breakfast and start of lunch so got to try both). Staff were friendly enough. My issue though is that a lot of the drinks are premium drinks and you have to pay for them, which isn’t the end of the world but I was taken aback at how poor the selection of included drinks is. Experience overall was fine but wouldn’t pick it over the Aspire lounge.Written 29 January 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Adrian DEdinburgh, UK693 contributionsI've visited the Assembly Rooms on a number of occasions with my most recent one being for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. It's a great venue which lends itself to various events. I've also attended ceilidhs and political talks in the run up to the 2014 referendum at the Assembly Rooms. They're a bit of an Edinburgh institution and definitely worth a visit.Written 3 September 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Malgorzata11,722 contributionsConstructed in 1937-40 by John A W Grant, this grand-looking and really beautiful public building comprises both art deco and art nouveau stylings in its design. Sculptor Charles d’Orville Pilkington Jackson was commissioned to provide a carving for above the main doorway on the corner of Murdoch Terrace and Dundee Street. Fountainbridge Library was officially opened at 3pm on Monday 11th March 1940. The library replaced an early books repository dating from the 19th century. That building stands out prominently among the surrounding tenements of Fountainbridge. It is a great place. A refurbishment in 2016 . Stunning building.Written 17 December 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- iainmcleodMid Calder, UK3,653 contributionsLocated in the grounds of Edinburgh university Pollock halls of residence with super views of Arthur's Seat which you can easily pop out to. Very modern bright venue. Main room can take 330 and be split with 4 additional break out rooms, 2 boardrooms lounge and bar. Parking and accommodation on site. A nostalgic trip to my old uni residences with split new facility to be proud of.Written 26 March 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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