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Gillian Robson

@gillianrobson.bsky.social
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Not here for work, just to keep up to date with things that interest me. Friends | travel | news | Edinburgh | food | recommendations - and other stuff.

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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
My beef with cycle to work is that if you’re on NMW or just above you’re not allowed to sign up. Madness that the people who need a tax break the most are excluded.
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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
I kinda keep forgetting about Bluesky. Are people still here?
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a cartoon penguin is standing on top of a snow covered hill .
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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…
Empty bread shelves in supermarket
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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
Incredible piece of film making. Saw it with my 16 year old son, it really brought home just how young RW was when he was thrust into the spotlight.
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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 · 04/01/2025
On the flip side, no hangovers in 2025? Hope you’re back to full health before your venture north!
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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Boo hiss. K has been barking for weeks, but yours sounds much worse. Get well soon Missy x
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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.
Reservoir & snowy woodland scene.
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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
Do not understand why anyone thinks this is ok. Growing numbers of adults seem to think it’s fine to watch videos on their phones without headphones on public transport too. The world has gone to hell in a handcart.
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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
🤞
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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 · 23/12/2024
I guess a ‘Morrisons cancelled my delivery, we had to clear the local co-op of frozen pizzas’ won’t quite cut it..? Have a lovely time, whatever the menu!
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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Well, as long as you’re not working tomorrow…
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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
One year… when we’ve retired probably 😂
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Sophy Ridge @sophyridge.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
I had something derail my ambitious plans for the work week. Now crawling towards Christmas Eve. On the upside, I’ve already had the lurgy, so hoping to be in fine health for my festive break!
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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 · 01/12/2024
(But it is coming to cinema in Feb, so will book for that).
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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
We’re coming this Friday, so I think we missed out unless the week ‘starts’ from the Friday? We are down to see Dr Who’s ‘Master’ in A Christmas Carol, would have been great to see a Dr Who on stage while we’re down!
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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Was disappointed it had already sold out when we’re down next weekend when I discovered it a while back. Hoping it’ll be on at the cinema!
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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 · 24/11/2024
Download the Lothian bus app in advance, big coat with hood (no umbrella), worth doing some research into places to eat beforehand and book, be prepared for the Christmas market to be very busy, Castle or Botanics for lights if that’s your kind of thing.
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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Bonus points here for references to the snow sports centre at Holland being closed because of snow…
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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 · 21/11/2024
🎄🎄🎄
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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’m not sure who was more relieved when the teen recently started going to gigs unaccompanied by an adult - him or @keithrobson.bsky.social! Happy to have the parental taxi on standby when hanging around for autographs afterwards though…
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Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
BOUND to be a delivery or packing issue. I’m always puzzled by low star reviews anywhere when the accompanying text is positive. 🤷‍♀️
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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 · 19/11/2024
Several of your recipes are festive staples in our house. Using a stock from ham for red cabbage (Feast, I think), deluxe Mac n cheese, Christmas morning muffins & granola, cranberry & soy mini sausages… Looking forward to them already!
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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 · 17/11/2024
Same here. Sometimes also at work for extra laughs. I’m also fond of ‘is it me you’re looking for’ in response to hello. How everyone (ok, just me) laughs!
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