Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 13/11/2025My 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. 000
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 22/03/2025I kinda keep forgetting about Bluesky. Are people still here?media.tenor.coma cartoon penguin is standing on top of a snow covered hill .ALT: a cartoon penguin is standing on top of a snow covered hill . 100
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 04/03/2025Ok, 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...oldvictheatre.comA Christmas Carol - Old Vic Theatre 000
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. 000
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 06/02/2025Saw this in London, it was as very good. Worth catching on this #Edinburgh run #theatre www.capitaltheatres.com/whats-on/all...capitaltheatres.comTo Kill a Mockingbird 000
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 01/02/2025I’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 000
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 24/01/2025Tell me there’s a storm coming without telling me there’s a storm coming. Batten down the hatches #Edinburgh and enjoy your bread… 000
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 18/01/2025Enjoyed 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… 020
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 18/01/2025Enjoyed 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. 010
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 04/01/2025Incredible 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. 000
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 04/01/2025I 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 010
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 04/01/2025On the flip side, no hangovers in 2025? Hope you’re back to full health before your venture north! 010
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 03/01/2025Boo hiss. K has been barking for weeks, but yours sounds much worse. Get well soon Missy x 100
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 03/01/2025Very 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. 000
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 30/12/2024Do 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. 020
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 30/12/2024Red 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… 110
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 30/12/2024Finished 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...thetimes.comBad 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 010
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 29/12/2024Thoroughly 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. 000
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 25/12/2024Is 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… 000
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 25/12/2024Pre-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 000
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 23/12/2024I 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! 000
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 23/12/2024Well, as long as you’re not working tomorrow… 000
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 19/12/2024I 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! 110
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 15/12/2024One 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… 000
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 06/12/2024A 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. 000
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 04/12/2024Annual 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! 🎄🎭🎄 000
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 01/12/2024(But it is coming to cinema in Feb, so will book for that). 010
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 01/12/2024We’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! 110
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 01/12/2024Was 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! 110
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 26/11/2024Found 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...edinburghopenworkshop.co.ukFestive Makers Market — Edinburgh Open WorkshopFestive Makers Market with over 20 craft stalls, workshops and street food. 020
Reposted by Gillian RobsonEdinburghMinute.com @edinburghminute.com · 26/11/2024We 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! 1579
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 26/11/2024The 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 010
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 24/11/2024Download 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. 110
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 23/11/2024Bonus points here for references to the snow sports centre at Holland being closed because of snow… 010
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 21/11/2024This 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. 000
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 21/11/2024The 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 110
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 20/11/2024Movie - 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 000
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 20/11/2024Post you from a different era The 70s. I still can’t whistle. Nor did I inherit my mother’s legs. 030
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 20/11/2024I’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… 000
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 20/11/2024BOUND to be a delivery or packing issue. I’m always puzzled by low star reviews anywhere when the accompanying text is positive. 🤷♀️ 100
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 20/11/2024I’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 010
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 19/11/2024Several 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! 000
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 18/11/2024Useful info for finding your way around this place. 000
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 17/11/2024This. 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…). 010
Reposted by Gillian RobsonRach 🍂📚☕️ @rachelmayquin.bsky.social · 17/11/2024Celebrating 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 📚 1613099
Gillian Robson @gillianrobson.bsky.social · 17/11/2024Same 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! 110