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I am flying into London in mid-September, meeting briefly with an attorney and then going up to Edinburgh. A number of posters to this site seem to have local knowledge about Edinburgh and I am interested in recommendations of a pubic house for a pleasant evening. Not sure if one is still in operation, but perhaps a location where I can experience the similar ambiance of the world of Arthur Conan Doyle when he was in Edinburgh.

I will return to London after a couple of days and my wife and I will continue our vacation with our daughter, the attorney in London.

Ernie

You'll love Edinburgh. You can buy an all day travel pass for about $5.00. If you looking for Conan Doyle / Burke and Hare ambiance take a bus to the Castle and stroll down the Royal Mile. Passing the Court of Session (Scotland's highest Court) and finishing at Holyrood Palace. If it's a week day you can visit the Scottish Parliament (free). It's not my cup of tea, but I suppose it's worth a look. Allow a full day and have fun!
St Andrews is about 50 minutes away by train. If you like golf you love a visit there!
There are plenty of good pubs in both locations, but don't drink too much. Cheers

Hi Ernie

There is a pub at head of the Grassmarket called the Burke & Hare, please do not think this is a historical theme bar, it is a theme bar of sorts, but I doubt it is what what you are looking for. If in doubt ask a cab driver first.

Jeykll & Hydes might be more the thing which is off George Street.

Depends what you are looking for. If you can hit a Rugby Weekend then Edinburgh is absolutley jumping, perhaps overbearing sometimes, but a great atmosphere, no matter who wins.

I like further along grassmarket out towards the old town (the three sisters is a good start to a night for food and a beer) & George Street tends to be quite laid back too. If you like trying local ales then I would recommend a wee trip out to Ryries at Haymarket, great bar, great beers and friendly folk behind & in the bar.

There are a number of excellent tours in Edinburgh, some go round the old graveyards, some go into the city vaults, I'm sure there will be an Arthur Conan Doyle themed one to suit you.

Enjoy, Edinburgh is a beautiful city.

Thanks for the information, but a bit more explanation:

I visited Edinburgh (which is why I am intent on returning), and it is indeed a wonderful city, when I spoke at The Fingerprint Society meeting in Tulliallan in 2006. It was a quick visit and I did take the bus tours (a very good recommendation) and I did visit St. Andrews (me, GOLF?), but it took a bit longer, being as I relied on public transport, with the train to Luchars from Waverly Station and then bus to St. Andrews.

The first ‘visit’ showed my wife and I how much there was to see in Edinburgh (especially after TWO bus tours), but our time was limited. This will also be a somewhat quick trip, but without the obligatory trip to St. Andrews (me, GOLF?). I heard about, and saw, Burke and Hare on the Royal mile during my bus tour. I am more curious about any of those ‘unknown to tourist’ locations that are known to professional colleagues in the law enforcement community.

As I mentioned to another colleague, if the haunts of A.C. Doyle are not an option, I can always visit the “Grey Friar Bobby” pub. I am as sentimental as I am historical.

Ernie

Here’s couple of websites you might be interested in

http://www.sirarthurconandoyle.com/Biography/index.htm
and

http://www.cfslr.ed.ac.uk/about/josephbell.htm

Cheers

Thanks to all for suggestions. It seems as if "Ryries" is right down from my intended accommodations and worthy of a visit.

Cheers!!