Edinburgh International's Social Group

Please join us for our annual BBQ to celebrate Midsummer, the longest day of the year.
We shall be gathering in the Meadows (see the map below) to BBQ good food, have some drinks and have fun.
BBQs shall be supplied, you just need to bring some food and drinks with you. If you have any picnic rugs please bring them along, as I have only one.
If anyone had a football or any games, feel free to bring them along.
There is no guarantee what is going to happen weather wise, hopefully it will be a sunny day but if the weather is not good I shall cancel.

WE HAVE BEEN RUNNING THE MEET UP FOR OVER 3 YEARS NOW AT OUR OWN COST.
WE WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE A CONTRIBUTION TOWARD THE RUNNING OF THE GROUP AS WE PAY FOR EVERYTHING FROM OUR OWN MONEY.
SO PLEASE CAN YOU CONTRIBUTE A LITTLE BIT OF MONEY TOWARDS THE RUNNING OF THE GROUP, IT CAN BE A FEW POUND WHATEVER YOU FEEL HAPPY WITH.
SORT CODE 04-29-09 ACCOUNT 48659185. BRIAN ANDREW HARRON

Please join us for a walk along the famous water of Leith pathway.
This a lovely walk starting at Water of Leith Visitor Centre and Cafe in Slateford (EH14 1TQ) will take us through urban Edinburgh and past iconic sites such as Murrayfield stadium and the beautiful Dean's village with the walk finishing at Leith.
Now that spring is here, the trees will be in leaf making the walk especially pretty.
The walk is not particularly demanding and shall take between 3 to 3.5 hours and is approx. 7 miles in length
We shall be stopping about half way (90 min) at Stockbridge for a 20 minute break.
There are toilets, and refreshments at Stockbridge as well as the Stockbridge market selling food. http://www.stockbridgemarket.com/stockbridge.html
At Leith we will be probably having something to eat and drink at the end of the walk, everyone is very welcome to join us.
Regarding the weather, this is Scotland and anything can happen. Please dress accordingly.

Can we please meet at at the Vodafone shop on Princes street (EH2 3AA) at 11.20 or so
We shall be taking bus 44 to Balerno at 11.38 from stop PZ and getting off at Slateford, the journey will take approx 20 mins.
From Leith there here is the tram and various buses that leave regularly to the city centre and other parts of Edinburgh.

Pleased turn up for the event on time. I cannot answer messages from people who are late and want locations and meeting points etc as I am leading the walk and don't have time to constantly look at my phone.
We do not employ qualified guides, leaders or first aiders on any of our events. The group works on the same basis of being a group of friends who go out walking together, who invite others to join them on this basis. Event organisers and event hosts assume no responsibility for anyone attending any group event. The Group, group organisers, event organisers and event hosts will not be held responsible for any accident, injury or loss occurring as a result of any Group event or in connection with travel to such event, however caused.
When you join a walk or other event, you indicate that you accept these conditions and accept that no legal liability is accepted by the group, group organisers, event organisers or event hosts in the event of accident or injury, however caused.
Participants in Group events are reminded that outdoor activities frequently need specialist equipment (boots, waterproofs, etc) and the group does not provide these. Participants are responsible for assessing their own risk, the safety of themselves and their guests and the suitability of any equipment used. Any Medical Conditions that may affect the participants during the walk should be notified to the walk leader prior to the start of the walk.
While accepting no responsibility or liability, for walks and other outdoor events, the event host or walk leader may, at their discretion, not admit you to join the walk or other event if in their opinion you are ill-equipped for the terrain and weather conditions.
Dogs are usually allowed on walks, but this is entirely at the discretion of the walk leader- please see the individual event details or contact the walk leader- dogs must be kept under close control at all times and on a lead where necessary or requested by the walk leader.

Please join us for a lovely walk along the Union canal from Falkirk to Linlithgow.
The walk is approximately 9 miles and should take 3.5 to 4 hours.
The walk is relatively easy going on the tow path, and we shall be stopping for a break after 2 hours or so. So Please bring some food and something to drink.
Regarding the weather this is Scotland and anything can happen. Please dress accordingly

We shall be having food in Linlithgow at approx. 17.00 onwards. Please feel free to join us for food.

Could we meet outside Pret a Manager in Waverley station (EH1 1BB) at 12.10 or please.
We shall be taking the 12.30 train to Falkirk High.
When booking the train ticket, it is best to buy a return ticket to Falkirk High, the return journey will start at Linlithgow, there are regular trains to Edinburgh.

Everyone taking part in the Group activities does so at their own risk.
We do not employ qualified guides, leaders or first aiders on any of our events. The group works on the same basis of being a group of friends who go out walking together, who invite others to join them on this basis.
Event organisers and event hosts assume no responsibility for anyone attending any group event. The Group, group organisers, event organisers and event hosts will not be held responsible for any accident, injury or loss occurring as a result of any Group event or in connection with travel to such event, however caused.
When you join a walk or other event, you indicate that you accept these conditions and accept that no legal liability is accepted by the group, group organisers, event organisers or event hosts in the event of accident or injury, however caused.
Participants in Group events are reminded that outdoor activities frequently need specialist equipment (boots, waterproofs, etc) and the group does not provide these. Participants are responsible for assessing their own risk, the safety of themselves and their guests and the suitability of any equipment used. Any Medical Conditions that may affect the participants during the walk should be notified to the walk leader prior to the start of the walk.
While accepting no responsibility or liability, for walks and other outdoor events, the event host or walk leader may, at their discretion, not admit you to join the walk or other event if in their opinion you are ill-equipped for the terrain and weather conditions.
Dogs are usually allowed on walks, but this is entirely at the discretion of the walk leader- please see the individual event details or contact the walk leader- dogs must be kept under close control at all times and on a lead where necessary or requested by the walk leader.