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Gyle Shopping Centre, Edinburgh EH12 9JU
rosebud2001
last updated on 20-11-2008:
This branch of Morrisons is located in the Gyle Shopping Centre and is one of the two “anchor” stores there, the other being Marks & Spencer.
It is a very useful branch of Morrisons I find - I can do lots of shopping in other stores and finish off with my weekly shop here.
There is plenty of parking and the store is large. At the front there is a dry cleaning stand, and also a cafe. I am a big fan of Morrison’s cafes but be warned, this one can get particularly busy at peak periods and you may have to wait a while for hot food.
The store itself has an excellent selection of fresh fruit and vegetables at the entrance and as you wander round you will find a great choice of grocery items on offer and a butcher, fishmonger and pie counter.
This store has a fairly decent selection of non-food items too, including a dedicated section for games, CDs and DVDs, along with a large magazine and book section.
There is also a fairly decent selection of homeware available here including bed linens, small domestic appliances such as irons and kettles, cooking utensils and crockery.
This Morrisons also has a petrol station and is well worth a visit if you are shopping at the Gyle Centre in Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh
rosebud2001
last updated on 19-11-2008:
Ainslie Park is a sports centre located just off the Ferry Road in northern Edinburgh.
The swimming pool is one of the better swimming facilities in Edinburgh and I have to say I do like it for its functionality.
The pool is 25 metres in length and is wide enough to permanently have 4 lanes cordoned off for lane swimming and beginners. Sometimes these lanes are out of bounds for the many swimming classes available here, or for aqua aerobics.
The changing area is unisex and there are 3 large family changing cubicles, which I find very useful when I visit with my daughter.
The pool is only deep in the middle which means when you do a length you start in shallow water and end in it. I find this quite nice and it makes it easier to take a rest between lengths if, like me, you are unfit!
There is a small diving area in the middle where the water is deep but there are no diving boards.
I do find the water can be quite cold in this pool compared to others in Edinburgh but that is a minor gripe.
I also find the staff can be a little offhand and not always particularly helpful. The pool can also get very crowded and I have seen some particularly bad behaviour go unchecked by the attendants which is offputting for the majority.
These are minor points however I would suggest trying to use this pool at offpeak times if you just want a nice swim in peace.
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29 Caledonian Crescent, Midlothian, Edinburgh EH11 2AL
rosebud2001
last updated on 19-11-2008:
The Dalry Swimming Centre is located just off the Dalry Road in Edinburgh. It is a short walk from Haymarket station.
The pool is a refurbished Victorian one and it is actually very pleasant.
The changing area is unisex and my one complaint is the fact there is only one family changing room. As I visit with my daughter a lot, this causes problems as she needs assistance in the changing rooms.
The main changing area is upstairs from the pool and there are lots of lockers to use to leave your valuables and clothing there.
The pool itself is 25 metres long and is ideal for a quiet swim. I rarely find this pool to be too busy, probably because it is slightly off the beaten track and also because it is virtually impossible to park a car outside unless you have the relevant residents’ permit. As a result most people either walk here or take a bus.
The pool usually has a few lanes specifically for lane swimming and I find the lifeguards here to be particularly helpful. They have suggested play sessions for my daughter and are very pleasant.
There is a small sauna next to the pool which I haven’t tried. There is also a gym upstairs which I also have yet to try but have heard good things about.
This is a great swimming centre in the heart of Edinburgh that is open to all.
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170-174 Constitution Street, Edinburgh EH6 6AQ
rosebud2001
last updated on 19-11-2008:
This branch of Woolworths is situated in Leith in the north of Edinburgh.
This is a particularly useful branch of the store as there is parking here and also a plentiful supply of buses travelling all over the city.
The store is quite large and has an extensive DVD, CD and games section and sells games consoles too.
There is also a large homeware section which has kitchenware, tools, and other goods for the home.
The children’s clothing section is excellent and has clothing for children from newborn size up to around age 12. This section is particularly good in the summer for “back to school” items and there is also a good selection of kids footwear.
No Woolworths would be complete without the toy section and this branch is no different, with a great selection of toys to keep children of all ages happy.
There is also a large confectionary area with the obligatory pick n mix and lots of boxes of chocolates and of course Christmas confections for this time of year.
This is a great branch of Woolworths and in the absence of a branch on Princes Street, the Leith branch is easy to get to from the city centre if you need to visit a store.
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Avenida Ametlla de Mar 0, 03503 Benidorm
rosebud2001
last updated on 19-11-2008:
I stayed at the Dynastic Hotel in Benidorm in May this year.
The hotel is located in the newer, Rincon de Loix part of Benidorm, and is about a 10 minute walk from the sea.
The hotel offers half board, full board and all inclusive packages and I booked this as an all inclusive hotel.
I am glad I did given how awful the Euro to pound rate has been this year!
The hotel has a large marble lobby which offers free WiFi for your laptop. This isn’t available in rooms so its useful to be able to bring your laptop down to surf if need be.
The hotel rooms are spacious and modern and have large balconies. We found our room to be comfortable although the shower was a little temperamental.
Food was of a high standard - I didn’t have one meal I didn’t enjoy and there was plenty of variety.
The hotel has two pools - a kids pool and the “regular” pool. Both are pretty small but there were plenty of sunbeds available.
Entertainment was fun but you had to want to get involved to make it so! The entertainment staff were very good and made an attempt to get to know the guests.
We had a great time at this hotel and I would highly recommend it.
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