Top products from r/Edinburgh
We found 26 product mentions on r/Edinburgh. We ranked the 42 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Secret Edinburgh An unusual guide ('Secret' guides)
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
2. More Scottish Ceilidh Music
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Shrink-wrapped
3. Devoted2style Adults Unisex Edinburgh Winter Hat (One Size) (Maroon)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Edinburgh text.Scotland flag.Knit design with bobble on top.Designed in the UK.100% acrylic.
4. Caprice Classic Wafers - 250g
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
CapriceMay Contain Nuts May Contain Peanuts May Contain Soya\SoybeansKeep in a cool and dry place.Contains Hazelnuts, Contains Milk, May Contain Nuts, May Contain Peanuts, Contains Soya, Contains Wheat*Please not Best Before/Expiration UK is DD/MM/YYYY
5. Adjustable Laptop Table
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Adjustable laptop table
6. TFA-Dostmann Thermometer-Hygrometer Instrument Room Control Anthrazit-White
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
7. Pestbye Advanced Dog Bark Stopper
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Can be highly effective in controlling nuisance barking - your own dog or your neighbour's dog.The unit senses the noise of barking dogs.When activated the device releases a very loud ultrasonic noise, this noise is at a too high a frequency for most humans to hear but is alarming and uncomfortable ...
8. Kryptonite Keeper 1018 Cable Lock
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
10mm Diameter Cable180cm LongSupplied With Bracket
9. Panama Jack Panama Wool, Boot for Men 43 Brown
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
10. Stewart Lee '41st Best Stand Up Ever' [2008] [DVD]
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
11. Kryptonite KryptoFlex Looped Bike Security Cable, 7' (10mm)
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
Perfect for locking two or more bicycles, motorcycles or scooters together when combined with another Kryptonite lock10mm BRAIDED STEEL CABLE provides increased cut resistanceDOUBLE LOOPED CABLE for use with all Kryptonite U-locks, disc locks and padlocksProtective vinyl coverProduct dimensions: ...
14. The Place Names of Edinburgh : Their Origins and History
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
NewMint ConditionDispatch same day for order received before 12 noonGuaranteed packagingNo quibbles returns
15. The Pentland Hills: 30 Walks in Edinburgh's Local Hills
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
16. Taxi!: Never a Dull Day - A Cabbie Remembers
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
There's an amazing book called "Sleep" written by a guy who is a "sleep coach" to athletes, top football players and people who are at peak performance - he has LOADS of good advice from things like pillow and mattress height/density and size, though to routines before and after sleep as well as how to count your sleep "cycles" - he goes with 90 minute cycles, as opposed to hours. I find much of his advice to be really helpful and plenty insight - covers the usual "no blue light before bed" stuff too so you get that, but loads more detail.
Well worth picking up - it's a relatively easy read and not a big book. It changes my sleeping pattern, and I get up at 5:30am now feeling pretty good. I don't feel I need so much sleep, and my day-to-day has improved as a result.
Link to Amazon if you want it: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sleep-Change-sleep-this-minute/dp/0241975972/
You want Witchcraft and Belief in Early Modern Scotland and The Scottish Witch Hunt in Context. They're both quite easy to get - I think Central Library has copies, and if it doesn't then the NLS certainly does.
The witch trials are pretty much my favourite aspect of history to geek out over and I've been studying them for a while, so if there's anything in particular that you're wanting to know please feel free to message me and I'll do my best to help or point you in the direction of the right resources. (NB: My area of interest runs from the North Berwick witch trials in 1590 to the fall of the witchprickers in the 1660s. I'm not so au fait with cases later than that.)
There are also a couple of good online resources that might interest you - James IV's Daemonologie, which was a very important text during the trials, and Edinburgh University's Survey of Scottish Witchcraft, a searchable database containing information gathered from surviving trial records (there's also a handy suggested reading list on that site).
I can't help you with your current situation, but generally once you have mould you'll always have it, as there are always mould spores floating about. They like high humidity and warmth which is abundant in Edinburgh flats. Cheap quality chests of drawers and wardrobes are usually the culprit too as they haven't been treated with anti-mould paint\spray.
If you can afford it, or any landlords are reading this you should provide the flat with a good quality dehumdifier, one that has a laundry setting. I have a nice little 10l one and I take it with me from flat to flat.
Get a good quality digital hygrometer and thermometer that has a min\max setting, like this one.
I also make a mould check part of my daily cleaning routine
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Oh man you're in for a treat... as there is too many to mention - so to make it easier I suggest buy one or both of these books - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Edinburghs-Hidden-Walks-Stephen-MIllar/dp/1902910583 and https://www.amazon.co.uk/Secret-Edinburgh-Unusual-Jonglez-Guides/dp/2361951487/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=H08S08Z2Y3MVSPS3JZH0 . They are both excellent and even though I lived here a number of years now and know pretty much every street and path, these two books still had bits I hadn't found. One quick one, just start in Dean's village and do the water of Leith to Stockbridge and have a pint there - if that doesn't work for you than you're in the wrong city!
As for what a local would do end May - well if its sunny, buy a portable BBQ, ciders and lounge in the Meadows - sunshine is too rare to do anything indoors-y.
THESE from Amazon Spain. It's a very nice Spanish brand for the mid-price range and made in Spain in the city of Elche, the best city for shoes within Spain. They were 160 euros originally but they had a -40% discount, so I ended up paying 101 euros. They also come with a kit to take care of them.
\> likes to hike
\> I'm a big book guy
Get him a walking guide for the Pentlands, Edinburgh's local hills. Something like this
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pentland-Hills-Edinburghs-Walkers-Cicerone/dp/1852844949
He'll be able to get out there on public transport, so easy to get to, there are some lovely walks out there, and he can hold onto the book as a souvenir.
They’re a bit of a faff but if you’re fairly handy it should be ok. If the blockage is high off the ground it may be a pain to do though as it requires so many rods and you have to screw them all together.
The rods are what a plumber would probably use, if you call a drainage guy then he’d probably use a high pressure hose to work it’s way up the pipe and dislodge. May be worth calling someone like that instead, can often be cheaper. I used https://www.drainpoint.co.uk/ when I had a blocked pipe. Think it was £80 or so, can’t quite remember, but might be worth it split between all the flats.
Other alternative since it’s sunny now and assuming the water has cleared down is to pour a drain unblocker like https://www.amazon.co.uk/HG-Liquid-Drain-Unblocker-1L/dp/B000IU3VS0 down the bath of the topmost flat.
This one is pretty informative and fun.
Any connection with this book?
Full of interesting stories and an enjoyable read.
Greek 30-ish guy 🙋♂️
I’ve never met a Greek who doesn’t like these: Caprice Classic Chocolte Wafers
Alternatively a jar of honey would be a good bet, too! Greek Honey from Pine and Cretan Thyme by Meligyris
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This one seems to activate when it hears dogs barking. Pretty cool.
I can't help with that specific band/artist but a ceilidh compilation might help you. Here's one I found on Amazon that might be of use.
As voted by ch4 viewers, the tongue and cheek inspiration for this shows title.
Are you specifically wanting to try and find an identical one, or would something similar like https://www.amazon.co.uk/Devoted2style-Adults-Unisex-Edinburgh-Winter/dp/B076MR59H5/ work?
Another Amazon purchaser here. Only took 2 days. 1 litre for 7 and a bit quid
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003D8QFR8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Try and pick up a copy of this it'll be sure to have some suggestions, and it's bloody interesting .
Maybe the anatomy museum at Edinburgh university? They've got Burke's skeleton as he was dissected after being hanged, not exactly secret but not that commonly known either.
It was locked in the staircase (inside of the main door) with this. The lock is also missing so I have no way of knowing if it was picked or cut (I presume picked). I also had this as an extension but that is still intact and left there. It was stolen between 22:00 on Thursday 22/08 and 09:20 the next morning.
It was only the second time the bike was locked there and it was only a few times that I came in/out of the building with it (therefore not very seen in the street). Also, there was no evidence of breaking-in on the main door. These make me think it may be an inside job.
And the really disappointing bit: I used to be pessimistic and not celebrate my birthdays very much. But things have become better in my life and I thought it's time to do a proper birthday with presents, party etc. I've worked overtime to afford it and on the day of the birthday I discovered it's stollen.