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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Ok, the Easter Bunny hasn’t been yet, but The Old Vic will soon be selling tickets for this year’s A Christmas Carol. It’s such a gloriously festive activity, would totally recommend. If it’s your bag, don’t wait until December to think about tickets… www.oldvictheatre.com/stage/a-chri...

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A Christmas Carol - Old Vic Theatre

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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

‘Enjoyed’ doesn’t cut it, but I’m glad I watched ‘We Live in Time’. It might not be doing the awards rounds, but I thought Florence Pugh did a sterling job playing a young, confident women who is dealt a shitty hand. Life is short, you could do worse than spare two hrs on this film. Tissues needed.

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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Saw this in London, it was as very good. Worth catching on this #Edinburgh run #theatre www.capitaltheatres.com/whats-on/all...

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To Kill a Mockingbird

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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

I’ve only got into rugby in the last few years (after resisting for a very long time). But I love heading off to Murrayfield now when I can get tickets, there’s such a brilliant atmosphere around #Edinburgh when there’s a game on. Good result today (if a little tense at times!). #sixnations

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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Tell me there’s a storm coming without telling me there’s a storm coming. Batten down the hatches #Edinburgh and enjoy your bread…

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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Enjoyed a cheese&charcuterie board with @keithrobson.bsky.social Edinburgh’s Lady Libertine last week. It’s one of my go to bars for food and drinks. Just the thing for a wee snack after drinks with @melissacolebeer.bsky.social Note to all: the ‘small’ is enough for 2…

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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Enjoyed a trip to Edinburgh’s #DominionCinema today. I love their new Platinum Suites screen, great service. Saw ‘A Real Pain’ - if you enjoy losing yourself in a good story that doesn’t need suspense, super heroes or special effects go see. Kieran Culkin’s Golden Globe for it is well deserved.

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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

I love a bit of Robbie, but even I was a bit unsure about a film portraying him as a monkey. But I’m so glad I went to see it, a really moving and absorbing film. I saw it with my 16 year old, unfathomable to imagine someone his age being thrust into that world. #betterman

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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Very luck to have the Pentlands almost on our doorstep on the outskirts of #Edinburgh. Particularly glorious when there’s been some snow! Lovely for a short walk today.

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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Red sky at night… I don’t think today will be a Shepherd’s delight though! 💨💨💨 Whether the weather (ahem) stops #Edinburgh castle being lit up for #Hogmanay is another question…

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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Finished Apple TV’s Bad Sister S2 this week. Always a joy to watch something with great parts for women, particularly with as good a cast as this. There’s some wild weather on the way, worth hunkering down to binge if you haven’t seen it already. #TV www.thetimes.com/culture/tv-r...

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Bad Sisters series 2 review — twists, bombshells, Fiona Shaw — what’s not to like?

The second series of the Irish comedy-drama is just as dark and funny as the first, with a new villain in the form of Fiona Shaw’s religious zealot

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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Thoroughly enjoyed a meal with friends at Greek restaurant Fava in #Edinburgh this #twixmas period. After days of festive food and grazing (and lots of meat), the veggie, salad and seafood mezze dishes we opted for were just the ticket. Would absolutely recommend any time of the year.

Photo of beetroot salad, hummus and some other side dishes.

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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Is it even Christmas if there’s not some ropey icing on the cake? It should drip a bit more elegantly that this. But all said and done, pretty pleased with this year’s effort. Note to self, if you have to ask if the royal icing is thick enough it’s probably not…

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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Pre-Christmas festive feasting. Because there won’t be enough food over the next few days. @nigelslater.bsky.social partridge & pork pie will definitely be a regular seasonal feature from now on. Delicious. Followed by a pear based desert. Obvs. #christmasfood

Picture of food served on Christmas themed table - partridge & pork pie with side dishes.

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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

One for the festive viewing schedules. Touching, heartwarming, and very sad in parts. It was the first record I ever bought, still my favourite Christmas tune, and I couldn’t have imagined then I’d be watching a documentary about it 40 years later. Yes, 40 years…

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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

A lovely read. Talking at Night by Clair Daverley. It’s been on my reading list pile since hearing her speak at a literary lunch thing in the summer. A long train journey provided a perfect opportunity to get lost in it.

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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Annual trip to the Edinburgh King’s (temporarily relocated) Panto. It must have been a tough few years following the loss of the much loved panto stalwart Andy Gray, but it feels like they’ve really got their mojo back. You’ll never think of Fort Kinnaird the same way again. Great fun! 🎄🎭🎄

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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Found this via @edinburghminute.bsky.social disappointed not to be able to attend, could be great opportunity to pick up some Christmas gifts in Edinburgh this weekend www.edinburghopenworkshop.co.uk/news/2024/10...

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Festive Makers Market — Edinburgh Open Workshop

Festive Makers Market with over 20 craft stalls, workshops and street food.

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EdinburghMinute.com @edinburghminute.com · 26/11/2024

We don't have the graphic design skills to promote The Edinburgh Minute newsletter very well… But thankfully best selling author Ian Rankin (@ianrankin1.bsky.social) has emailed this endorsement. Thanks Ian!

A photo of author Ian Rankin, plus an overlay graphic showing the body text of an email. Email text is in main caption.

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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

The annual mince pie seasonal tasting has commenced. Morrisons - average, not keen on the pastry but fine in an emergency. Waitrose crumble top with cranberry & orange. Not for the mince pie purists, but I found them tasty and not too sweet. Would repurchase. #mincepies

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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

This is why I set a reminder to put the outdoor Christmas lights up early @keithrobson.bsky.social… We should probably stock up on mince pies and mulled wine supplies tomorrow too. Be prepared and all that.

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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

The last five concerts you saw? Hmmm, I don’t go to concerts very often but I think it’s 1. Taylor Swift 2. Pulp 3. Bruce Springsteen 4. Robbie Williams 5. Kylie Minogue or Bananarama The Wonderstuff, Texas and Paul Heaton (supported by Shed Seven & the Lightning Seeds) up next. #music

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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Movie - Lee - a really good piece of storytelling TV - One Day - a nostalgic comfort blanket Music - Taylor Swift Eras concert - best night with the teen Book - nothing really stands out this year, but it’s been a low book count year ☹️ Theatre - The Picture of Dorian Gray - astounding

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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Post you from a different era The 70s. I still can’t whistle. Nor did I inherit my mother’s legs.

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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

I’ve pondered what I actually used Twitter for way back when, and my fb memories (from when posts were linked) tells me x-factor banter. Hmm. That’s long gone, so instead I’ll recommend A Confession on Netflix, for anyone else who missed it in 2019 on itv. Kept me up past my bedtime last night! #tv

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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Useful info for finding your way around this place.

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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

This. Nothing like some new social media to steal hours of your time (yes, yes, some people have been hear for ages, but it’s new to millions of us…).

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Rach 🍂📚☕️ @rachelmayquin.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Celebrating my first 1k followers on 🦋 by giving away a hardback copy of my fave book of 2024, #Costanza by Rachel Blackmore! 🍊💛 All you have to do is follow & repost. Happy to ship internationally, so tell your friends. Will pick a winner next Friday. #BookSky 📚

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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Planning ahead for the festive season. Anyone got a favourite #christmas recipe book? @nigella.bsky.social and @nigelslater.bsky.social are winners here. Slightly disappointed that @keithrobson.bsky.social didn’t pick up any mince pies today…

Christmas cook books by Nigella Lawson, Nigel Slater, Jamie Oliver & the Christmas Bake Off

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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

This is what I wanted to do this morning after a long busy week. Instead up and into town! There’s always tomorrow…

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Matt Chorley @mattchorley.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

COMPETITION: I’ve got three copies of Planes, Trains and Toilet Doors to give away. RT this before 10am on Monday. I’ll randomly pick three people from the RTs, and I’ll sign and post a book to the winners. Perfect 🎁

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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

I’m always interested in who my friend Sarah goes to see at the theatre, though usually disappointed that I can’t see as much London theatre as I’d like! Maybe it’ll be one that ends up at the cinema… 🤞

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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Pleased with this find today, a daily snapshot of things happening in Edinburgh.

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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

‘Tis the season (almost). Looking forward to seeing this year’s A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic, and annoyed that we missed out on Jamie Cullum at the Albert Hall. Outrageous(ish) that Edinburgh’s temporarily relocated King’s Theatre panto didn’t make the cut! www.thetimes.com/culture/thea...

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The 40 best Christmas shows to book now

From a sparkling new Nutcracker to Julian Clary’s Robin Hood; from Oliver! to Bill Bailey, our critics choose the finest festive tickets

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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Our teen is officially a first time voter at age 16. Lovely to chum him round to the polling station so he could vote in our local council by-election this evening. Doesn’t seem five minutes ago since he was a small boy chastising his then Cllr dad about potholes and other important local matters!

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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Ooh, a handful of followers. Signing up here is a bit like joining fb in the beginning, or turning up at halls on the first day of Uni. Will I find my friends? Interesting people? Here’s hoping… The lack of adverts (so far) is a big plus!

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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Well, if everyone else is coming over here… Probably must follow more than 15 people though! Thank you to the very talented author @laurasrobinson.bsky.social for being my first follower!

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