Profil von Lorna76

I was bitterly disappointed in the Old Chain Pier, for all the service was fast and efficient the food left a lot to be desired! I had the Rob Roy Boullions which were supposed to be made with haggis, black pudding and minced beef, well i’ll be darned if i could find anything other than haggis in them, which disappointed me somewhat as i’m not a lover of haggis (however in small quantities i’ll eat it) My mum had a grilled salmon which was served on a hot plate which was swimming with grease! My son had fish pieces, which again were inedible due to the amount of grease the batter had soaked up! The portions were a good size, it’s just a shame about the food! We did put in a complaint and were told that we could have deserts on the house. I must admit the deserts were good :) . The place itself is positioned right on the waterfront, so if you like a nice view then it’s perfect. I wasnt actually in the bar so i cannot comment on that, but the conservatory could do with a bit of a freshen up, plus it’s rather bare which leaves it feeling a little cold, perhaps a few pictures and some more plants :)

I would like to think my experience in there caught the chef on a bad day, i have heard other people say they have enjoyed the food, so i may go back and give it the benefit of the doubt!

Very classy for a pizza place, and i like the fact you can see the pizzas being freshly prepared (and it kept my kids amused). The food is lovely, if not a bit pricey for what it actually is though. The service was fast and efficient and the waitress kept making sure the kids were ok too. I had the best wine ever in there, it was the house white, Isola Talia i think it was called. It was so fruity and went down a little to well :) The food was piping hot and portions were of a good size. Kids were given an activity pack, so that kept them amused too. I like this place, and i will most certainly be back :)

The Agenda is a great place to eat, the food is of a high standard and you get a plentiful portion too. Always a good choice on the menu, whether you want a quick bite to eat or a 3 course meal, there is something to suit everyone. A great selection of wines too :) Drinks and food are both reasonably priced too. The decor is fabulous, quite plain, but VERY effective in creams and browns, very modern. With a little terraced area at the front it’s great to sit outside in the summer, that is as long as you dont mind traffic rushing past on the main road! Great place to pop in for a night out too. The rooms in the hotel are of a good standard and are nicely decorated, very fresh feeling, and the bathrooms are lovely.

Good hotel, very clean, friendly staff. I would recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Edinburgh.

I love the Scottish Seabird Centre, it’s a great place to take the kids as there are a great variety of things for them to do. Although the place itself is not all that big, it’s amazing what has been crammed in. There is a gift shop and a little cafe with nice food, although both are quite pricey! From the outdoor observation deck you can look through the telescopes and watch the puffins on Craigleith Island or the gannets on top of the Bass Rock, or just have a general look about the River Forth! The outdoor part of the cafe looks over the harbour, and it’s nice to sit out there on a sunny day. Activity wise there is always a busy programme of events for the kids, some special events are held for members too. You can view the birds on the islands from the webcams downstairs which you can operate yourself. There is a fish tank with crabs and various other critters in it which you can watch being fed (yuck). A little cinema shows various short films about the seabirds (the puffins are a must see). You also have the option to adopt your own Puffin, Gannet family or seal. This will cost you £25 but you get to name it and get your name up on the board. You get an adoption certificate, a cuddly toy and a little story book (well i did with my Puffin, his name is Jimenez). The puffins are there normally from April until late Aug, they steal the show for me. You can also register to help with SOS Puffin and help clear some of islands of tree mallow which has been threatening the habitats of the puffins.

Membership prices : Family 2 (2 adults and up to 4 children) £49

Family 1 (1 adult and up to 4 children) £39

Joint adult £36

Adult £21

Junior £13

These are for a year, and i really do think it’s well worth the money. With the membership you also get a 10% in the cafe and gift shop.

It’s a great place to visit, and always different activities to try out. The kids will love it :)