Bay per View stadium charges people too much. Not really, but I can't rate it any higher when it…read moreaccommodates less than 2k people. Unless Rangers come to play, lol. First-Hand Experience: More info about my personal experience at this stadium - this is where East Fife play, which is a team that I have a personal connection to. I've been here to see them play live twice, and I was at their old stadium once, which I'll put on Yelp later. I love the team, but the stadium leaves a lot to be desired. It's cold and tiny and not at all sheltered from the wind and elements, right by the sea. And only 2k people can fit in here making it one of the smallest stadiums I've ever been to. I saw matches here in 2000, and 2011. Both times it was nearly full which was pleasing. So when I was doing my first tour of Scotland in 2011, I also hit up every single stadium in the country. My obsession with footy (soccer to Americans) is the reason. Every stadium review - like all my reviews - are based on first-hand personal experience, usually from multiple visits. As recently as Fall 2014, when I was "stuck" in UK for 3 months, I went to most of them yet again while travelling. I have pictures of me at many of them, which I will post later. Also, when back in Scotland I plan to take more pix, and add more stadia! So watch this space! *** return to regular review *** It's right by the sea, so it scores 3, and used to be under the shadow of a power station which has now been destroyed. One of my fave teams plays here. It's absolutely freezing, like you wouldn't believe. It opened in 1998.

The art work on offer here, really is of high quality. These art pieces are art that you would be…read moreproud to have on your wall, but as always with real art this does come at a price. What really sets this shop out from other art shops is their willingness to undertake commissions. All you need to do is to show what you want with a photograph or tell them what you want done and it shall be so.

Is any art "outrageous" anymore? Well this place's stock certainly isn't…read more Some of the most amateur art work I've ever seen and we have a picture done with red emulsion paint done by my other half to "fill a gap, eh?". I'm not used to a world of buying, or indeed, selling art but it does seem to be an uphill struggle to find something that isn't a load of shite. Hundreds of talented Art students graduate every year - commission them by offering them some roll-up tobacco as payment and a copy of a CD of a band no one's ever heard of.

I loved this the first time I came with my little pal Erik. Fantastic line up! Great scenery!…read moreFantastic people! NO queue in NO queue out!!!!! Gotta be worth a few stars just for that :-) This year however, someone thought it would be a good idea to allow a bus GIVING away Muller Rice! Not only did the muppet on the tanoy start shouting about it at 9am on the Friday morning (OMG) but because nobody ever disposes of the empty or partially empty pts, the whole area stunk of cottage cheese by Friday afternoon! Mr Muller Rice The most hated man at T in The Park 2008

This is the biggest music festival in Scotland and popular UK wide. It takes place on a disused…read moreairfield in Balado, near Kinross. Since it began in 1994 this has grown to a capacity of 85,000. The festival takes place over three days between 10 and 12 July 2009 and will feature more than 120 acts. Camping tickets for 2009 have long sold out, however, there are still tickets available for individual days. 2009 sees the return of the Killers on the main stage and new acts such as Lady Ga Ga and the Script. The mighty Kings of Leon are headlining on the Friday and Seasick Steve will be on the main stage on Sunday. Blur and Snow Patrol will be playing on Sunday also. The atmosphere is always electric with lots of things to see and do. The food stalls are amazing and there is always plenty alcohol to go round. This is a fantastic experience and everyone should try it at least once. Just bring wellies and a mac just in case. Even though it's in the summer, it's still Scottish weather that rules!

Tucked away in the Grassmarket in the India Buildings on Victoria Street, this was a beautiful…read moregallery space used mostly for pop-up exhibitions. I stopped in during the free exhibition "Edgelands" by Paul Martin and Idris Murphy, which featured bright, joyful, almost surreal representations of landscapes, particularly the Australian dessert. The saturated jewel and earth tones of the paintings was perfectly balanced by the austere elegance of the white gallery walls and wrought iron balcony. When and if it opens again, I highly recommend stopping by for a look.

Saughton Gardens are one of those places you can only really stumble upon by accident as you rarely…read morehear anything about it and is one of those hidden gems that you never expected to find. The gardens themselves are very well done and clearly laid out by someone who knows what they are doing with a large proportion of it highly influenced by traditional Tudor styles and includes a large rose garden. Really this is your typical show garden broken down into the standard components and the old house really finishes it off. What does stand out a bit is the tropical greenhouse area and that is certainly worth a visit while you are here. It doesn't get very busy here making it very peaceful so it does offer a great place to relax and enjoy your surroundings.

This is some gem to be found! And I'm kicking myself to why I've not visited this little haven…read morebefore. Uh huh! Why on earth would I pass this so often and not venture into these gardens ... Why why why??!! The tropical plant house is small compared to botanical gardens but is packed with bird of paradise flowers and other wonderful flowers. Follow through and you have the walled gardens, which I have yet to explore due to time commitments. But I will be back, oh yes! Toilets need a proper clean sand one does not have a lock! It's council run and has a wee cafe too.

In recent months this charming gallery has introduced a cafe dining experience to the gallery and…read moreVietnamese massage in the basement. I have tried both. The massage was wonderfully different to what I am used to with the masseuse getting up on the table and getting deep into my tense muscles with all her might. The food is wonderful and reasonably priced for a quick lunch or early evening snack. Near enough theatre land to consider for a pre-theatre. There is a wide choice of hot food including the traditional pho Vietnamese style soup. which I love. This is one of Edinburgh's hidden gems and a must visit.

I stopped by Vietnam house for lunch as I'm up in Edinburgh for work, and it's been such a great…read morefind.. I was craving for some Vietnamese Food and couldn't have had better Pho :) i totally recommend doing there.. amazing food, nice Vietnamese inspired art, and the owners and staff are lovely!

Art that feed the soul…read more Located in a grand Georgian building surrounded by greenery, the Dean Gallery is a wonderous art gallery that was opened in the late nineties. Owned and run by the National Gallery of Scotland, it showcases a selection of permenant and touring contemporary art. There's a selection of spacious rooms spread over two floors and I've had the good fortune to see some incredible art for free or nominal admission. Earlier this year, I was blown away by the Diane Arbus exhibition showcasing some of her seminal black and white photos from the 1950s and 1960s alongside provocative personal projects. The thing I'll never forget however, is seeing Tracey Emin's wooden rollercoaster and beach hut on stilts exhibited alongside her legendary quilts, polaroids and sketches. Art that feeds the soul indeed.

Dean Gallery (or as it is now known, Modern 2) is the smaller sister venue to the Modern Art…read moreGallery that is just across the road. The outdoor lawn is dominated by the 'There will Be No Miracles Here' permanent installation but inside the gallery it is usually home to temporary exhibitions - I was there for the MC Escher exhibition which is probably the largest collection of his work that has been seen in the UK - it's a pricey £9 but you don't often get to see so many of his works of art. There is a small cafe in the gallery where you are overlooked by a huge Paolozzi statue which we didn;t use this time. It is quite small but if it is too busy you can always cross the road to the Modern Art Gallery.

My nephew goes for football training here and it's a great venue with great facilities and the…read morecoaches are all fantastic and very professional.