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When my Great Aunt taught me how to tie my shoelaces at the age of 17 (my age, not hers) she declared I was a “late bloomer”. Quite what she would say of the gentleman serving at Locksmith of Edinburgh who, at the age of 48 (yes, I asked) has yet to learn this once-cherished skill, I will never know.

“Velcro doesn’t count.” were my parting words.

Furious.

I was deeply disappointed with my first, and only, visit to Jack Wills. I’d heard this place stocked garments of only the finest quality and I spent an inordinate amount of money on a sweatshirt that, at first glance, appeared to meet my expectations. However, when I got my purchase home I found to my dismay that it had the word “Spiderman” emblazoned over the back shoulders. Classy? I think not.

What's all the fuss about a bus stop? As far as I'm concerned there is far too much poo-poo lying about here, which really leaves a nasty taste in your mouth considering the amount of tax I pay.

Toni C’s is a splendid little beverage emporium. The cocktails are truly deluxe (primo). When you ask for a cocktail at some lesser establishments you often receive a glass of what looks (and tastes) suspiciously like Barry Scott’s Cillit Bang, but not at Toni C’s where the quality is second-to-none. However, steer clear of his confectionaries; half a pound of mutton-like cake is not what I would describe as a ‘delicate sponge’.

My first visit to Hectors' was after I fell over while out walking in Stockbridge. My cousin dragged me inside to cheer me up. I suppose it worked; the place had vaguely comfortable seats, the staff certainly served drinks when required and the patrons (while having the occasional 'dandy' among them) were boisterous in an entertaining and unusual way. All in all, I would go back...although hopefully I won't fall over again (in Stockbridge anyway)!

I saw Sweet Cherie Bakewell do a fantastic rendition of Scream A Song Of Sixpence here a year or so ago - I was ill but my friends had a great night.

Don't let the name put you off - this is actually a very well-put-together little outfit. They have beds, mattresses, pillows; you name it. The price is reasonable, which was also a nice surprise because , let's face it, companies like this really have you over a barrel. All in all, this is the perfect bed company. In fact, I'd go as far to say that this is the ideal bed company ;-)

Aagh, save us all from Tie Rack and their pushy staff! I was in once, to buy a tie for a friend, and this pushy salesman (who was twice as tall as me) practically forced me to buy this incredibly stupid blue tie for myself as well as the one for my friend. It was extremely expensive and I'm sorry but I just won't be going back to Tie Rack, or not to the one on Princes Street anyway.