Excellent driving school and instructor Pat. Very organised, friendly, value for money and great…read morequality. Pat was fantastic as an instructor. I've had three previous instructors.....two of which were awful....unfriendly, overly critical and poor standard lessons. Pat was just the opposite. Friendly and put me at my ease straight away as at 28 and putting off lessons after previous bad experiences it was difficult getting behind the wheel again. He was always super organised and prepared and even took notes on our lessons. He was very flexible and reliable. I passed first time too. Highly recommended.

Hi, not sure if anyone ever reads these reviews, I did and am glad I did. I came from up north and…read morehad just settled in to Edinburgh. I had been learning to drive before I moved and wanted a school to get me to test. After looking around I came to The Driving Training Centre based on the reviews I had read. Must say, am glad I did. Unlike my last driving school, these guys are professional, reliable and patient. My instructor helped me focus and I found his explanation easy to understand. My advice, learning to drive, use these guys they are years ahead of the competition. Thanks DTC for all your help.

Visit with my sister who lives in Edinburgh. She signed up for a series of cooking classes at the…read moreNew Town Cookery School. The instructor is a professional Chef who did a fantastic job teaching us three beautiful recipes the one evening I attended. The techniques weee simple and it was amazing how the tips she gave us yielded beautiful food that I'm now making in the US. Such a fantastic treat. Thank you!

I was here for an event recently and was impressed with the amenities and set up of the cookery…read moreschool. There was plenty of prep space for everyone even though we were a bigger group than their usual classes. Everything was clean and very well laid out, meaning I could easily find things I needed having not been there before. All the staff working on the night were friendly and eager to help. We ate our creations in the cooking area and there wasn't enough chairs for everyone, but I am assured by a friend who has been to one of their classes that there is actually a nice dining room in another part that you normally eat in on a course. Though she said they had to do their own dishes on the course. We were lucky that our dishes were taken care of at the event. They also have plenty of containers if you're not able to finish your creations on the day and want to take them home with you. I'd been apprehensive about booking a class having not seen what it's like, but will definitely be looking into what they have on offer! #yelpmision #FTRFebruary

My son attended two session and didn't enjoy either one, i was understood it to be welcoming from a…read moreprevious post but due to the vast numbers my son didn't get any attention from the coaches to learn how to do the games the other children where doing and didn't want to return, i tried again just incase he was nervous but nope exactly the same.

From the owner: Soccerstarts Football Academy is Football Training for children aged from Walking - 5 Years…read more In the classes we learn to pass, move shoot with different parts of both our feet and practice individual and team skills - Helping Lay the foundations for a better future footballer. Soccerstars Football Academy is for 5-7 Years, working on indivudal and team skills and drills and introduction into structured games helping them understand how to move and position themselves in a game. We use equipment age appropriate to help the child understand a football and we work on drills using 'futsal' as a core method on some training sessions. (Used mostly by Brazilians and Spanish teams) Venues are around Edinburgh, Lothians and Fife visit our website www.soccerstarts.co.uk for more information. Coaches are PVG Checked and are SFA Qualified Coaches Children are Invited to come along for a free trial to sample the sessions before joining our Academy.

The guys at the Brew Store are super helpful. They will help you get started with everything you…read morewould need to brew at home! Come on, you know that you want to! Your own Beer or Cider! I know you can taste it already! Plus you can bake yummy breads with the yeast that is left over from the brewing process!

Popped in with the Other Half to get some advice about starting up and what temperature we need to…read morestart. The cheerie chap was really helpful and answered our questions. Defo looks like they offer loads for the home brewing too! I think we'll be back!

Hill Street Design House is a beautiful building on Hill Street that is busting full of current and…read moreupcoming artists, film makers, interior designers, dress makers, and in essence dream weavers. Home to 7 spacious and well light studios, this place isn't just for hire to those looking for rooms to work from, they also have a room for hire at the front where they host some super amazing workshops that I have become super accustom to! So far I have been to the Karen Mabon scarf making workshop (and now own one hella cool pin up girl silk scarf that I designed!), the El-Aich ceramic painting class (where I created a tasty looking rainbow sprinkles mug) and I even got the chance to go to the Yelp 'Space Cats' party (which was so kawaii cute, tasty and fun I don't know where to begin!) If you're looking for a great way to spend the day, learn a new skill and create something totally unique, defo check out what's on at Hill Street Design House. With plenty of upcoming events, I'm actually signed up to the newsletter so I don't miss out on early bird tickets (be warned: they often sell out fast!) And let me just say right now, it's not just for girls. There is a whisky tasting event coming up that I have plans to get a bunch of tickets to as gifts - who doesn't want to go to that?! The event room is really bright, it's in the centre of town so transportation to and from is no bother and let's not forget it's near some really great pubs (perfect for celebrating your hard work in afterwards!) The classes are really affordable, pretty different to the other stuff that I've seen in Edinburgh and are always well run. Plus I have popped in here to get a dress made by RowanJoy recently, and everyone in house seems really sweet and helpful (not to mention SUPER talented!)

Yelp elite Vicky V has the truly amazing job if event organiser for this wonderful and cosy venue,…read moretucked away on thistle street, close to where it crosses Frederick street, in Edinburgh's trendy new town. Tonight's event was a brilliant drag themed, ceramic painting workshop. Part of a long goodbye to our CM Jody who will be crossing the pond in just four weeks (cue the violins!). The venue, complete with disco ball lighting, and a play list that will keep you dancing until the wee hours, is also host to to weaving, silk knicker making, and resin worships, to name just a few. Check out their website and get booked in!

Just wanted to say a huge thank you for a great day on the beginners sewing course. I didn't really…read moreknow what to expect since I am a complete beginner (I don't think I've ever even seen a sewing machine up close and have never used a needle and thread!) but with Ali's thorough tuition at every step and her patience and expertise, I ended up making a neat and comfy cushion. I keep looking at it thinking 'I can't believe i made that!" I am now dropping some big hints for a sewing machine for Christmas and feel very confident about signing up to one of your more advanced classes. I highly recommend Edinburgh Sewcial Club's dressmaking classes to anyone with a keen interest in sewing, wether your a novice or otherwise, Ali's classes suit all abilities. Thanks again!

From the owner: The Edinburgh Sewcial club offers a wide range of sewing classes from complete beginners who have…read morenever even touched a sewing machine to more advanced, experienced stitchers who are looking to develop their dressmaking skills. Guided by an experienced tutor and dressmaker, you will be taken step by step through the process from pattern to final piece, in a friendly environment where you can meet like minded creative people whilst learning a new skill.

People wanting driving lessons in Edinburgh, U.K. DO NOT go with a guy called Darren Moonie!! He…read moreuse to work for the company 'Red' and then with 'smile' (smile - was him and a partner so this is nothing against smile as I didn't book through them) now he works for himself and has 'moonie' on the top of his car (do not know if this the full name for his business) Darren was referred to me through family friend. I booked a block of 10 lessons and he knocked £10 off, he seemed a nice guy, had a laugh and what not. I was quite a nervous learner and felt really comfortable in the car with him. So, sounds great?? Nooooope! He was always late.. 5,10,15 mins etc and sometimes just wouldn't show up! He cancelled on me all the time! He wouldn't reply to texts to let me know what was happening or when I was getting my lesson! I took a brake from him (short break) and then continued with him again - you'd think I'd learn first time round eh?! - 3 lessons in to a new block of 10 and I asked for my refund. He said that would be fine.. I am still waiting a year and eight months later?! He had fed me bull stories (when he has replied to me! He even offered free lessons to take me to my test?! Hahahah yeah right mate, you would have to show up first!) saying that I wouldn't get my money and he would have to take it out his own pocket but I would get £100 by the end Feb 2017 did that happen?? Noooope (and to think that this guy was gonna give me half back in Dec 2015 but I told him to wait until after cause I didn't like the idea of his kids getting left short for Christmas.. probably actually most definitely wouldn't have got it back anyway!) There's been issues with him not refunding people in the pass (seen it online) and he also asked a pupil to pay for petrol and they never got their dosh back (surprise!) I do know a couple of people that have passed with him but they have also commented on him being late and cancelling! If you are okay with that then go for it but remember you a paying them for the training, you wouldn't be able to casually go to your work late all the time or just cancel last minute, so I don't understand how he can be so unprofessional and get away with it?! Anyway choice is yours, you've all been warned!

Not the best , though not the worst either. GOOD POINTS…read moreVehicle/car provided good condition and clean. On test day, instructor accompanied me to test centre. He would pick you up practically anywhere in Edinburgh for lessons. Some motoring schools are quite area specific and would not come to you if you do not live in their catchment area. BAD POINTS Sometimes, instructor came late and left early. He seemed to have so many students in his book and his schedules were often very tight ( maybe they were too tight) to the point that it did not allow for much delays between lessons. It gave me the feeling that £££ is more important than the student passing the test! Failed test several times while under this school, and although instructor was keen to give discount to attract new students (he would leave special discount vouchers in various places to get new business, I learnt). I had asked for discount as I had so many additional "blocks" of lessons from him, but my request was refused. Ended up spending a small fortune under this school but still did not pass test. Finally left this school and went to someone else and I passed after just a couple of lessons . I was pointed out one or two important tips on driving and on what testers look out for, by the driving instructor from the latter motoring school which were not mentioned to me while taking lessons from "Smile" . Those extra "tips" might have helped me pass the test. PS: If you are looking for a driving instructor, it is good to seek for one who has had experience or who had worked as a Driving Test Invigilator. That way, he/she would know what you should look out for and that should help you in your chances in passing your test.