A Mark In Time

Mark Knopfler Discussion => Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum => Topic started by: dmg on September 21, 2014, 10:49:35 PM

Title: Possible What It Is Hotel
Post by: dmg on September 21, 2014, 10:49:35 PM: "On Charlotte Street I took a walking stick from my hotel
The ghost of Dirty Dick is still in search of Little Nell
That's what it is..."

I've often thought that the Edinburgh hotel in Question must surely be The Roxburghe in Charlotte Square (I suppose using "Square" was too obvious or didn't sound right). N and S Charlotte Street both make an entrance to the Square anyway so...

So I was passing it today, had my camera in hand and thought of the wonderful people at AMIT! Here it is:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/davids_leicas/15312621065/
Title: Re: Possible What It Is Hotel
Post by: LoveExpresso on September 21, 2014, 10:52:13 PM: Nice! It's what it is...

LE
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Post by: dustyvalentino on September 21, 2014, 11:04:18 PM: Had my Christmas work party there a few years ago and thought that must be it. :)
Title: Re: Possible What It Is Hotel
Post by: dmg on September 21, 2014, 11:09:14 PM: Quote from: dustyvalentino on September 21, 2014, 11:04:18 PM
Had my Christmas work party there a few years ago and thought that must be it. :)

Must be. I think last time they played Edinburgh they stayed in The Balmoral because Guy spoke of the guys going back to the Number One Bar post show. It's also handy for The Playhouse while this was more convenient for The Usher Hall.
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Post by: surferboy on September 22, 2014, 06:59:32 AM: Thanks dmg for posting, very interesting!
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Post by: jbaent on September 22, 2014, 09:33:08 AM: Dmg you know how much I like when you dig in all this What it is spots... and how much I love that city!
Title: Re: Possible What It Is Hotel
Post by: dmg on September 22, 2014, 09:47:01 AM: Quote from: jbaent on September 22, 2014, 09:33:08 AM
Dmg you know how much I like when you dig in all this What it is spots... and how much I love that city!

Glad you like it!
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Post by: Knopflerfan on September 22, 2014, 12:21:27 PM: Oh wow, very interesting - well done DMG!!
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Post by: dannr1 on September 22, 2014, 07:44:14 PM: Looks cozy :)
Title: Re: Possible What It Is Hotel
Post by: Lis on September 27, 2014, 07:32:50 AM: I really want to see Mark in Edinburgh! The dates that best fit my schedule (and currently his) ;D ...are May 21, or the 24-28. What do you all think? Am I being too hopeful????
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Post by: ingridswing on September 27, 2014, 08:16:23 AM: Yes Lis, there's a date in Glasgow so no Edinburgh again.
Title: Re: Possible What It Is Hotel
Post by: dmg on September 27, 2014, 11:07:38 AM: Quote from: Lis on September 27, 2014, 07:32:50 AM
I really want to see Mark in Edinburgh! The dates that best fit my schedule (and currently his) ;D ...are May 21, or the 24-28. What do you all think? Am I being too hopeful????

Edinburgh's not a million miles away! I live between the two cities and there are 4 trains an hour that take you right into the heart of each city in less than an hour.

They aren't big cities either. Edinburgh can be walked around on foot, for the best part.
Title: Re: Possible What It Is Hotel
Post by: Lis on September 27, 2014, 08:27:45 PM: It is really a timing issue for me... I will be able to sell a 2.5 week vacation to my boss a lot easier than a 3 week vacation. That being said... if I can get to the UK in time for Glasgow, I will CERTAINLY want to go (read: in the next few weeks, I am likely to start a new post "Looking for Glasgow tickets...) :D . And if there is any downtime for us on the trip, I will be sure to visit Edinburgh, even without Mark. :P

...but it's better with Mark.
:lol