As we were trying to make our booking for Edinburgh Selby was unreservedly accommodating to our uncertain dates, for which much gratitude. Then after our long train journey it was great to arrive at Selby’s home and to be welcomed in by him.
Selby’s flat is in one of the lovely older Edinburgh buildings with large, well-proportioned spacious rooms. If coming from slightly warmer parts of the UK, those lovely high ceilings can make spacious rooms difficult to heat, bring warm things.
Selby was a great host; sometimes almost ‘on the hoof’ we were asking about somewhere to eat for the evening. Selby was always ready to give us great advice about where to find good local places to eat, and if we needed to book. A couple of great places to remember, thank you
Another much appreciated touch was when Selby made the offer for us to be able to use his kitchen. And when we did ask to be able to cook ourselves a brunch before going to walk/climb up Arthur's Seat it was such a boon to have been able to do so, very many thanks.
Having been part of a group where we live, fostering and baking sourdough bread it was such a lovely touch that Selby then got us local sourdough bread for our breakfast. This was baked down in Stockbridge in a small bakery adjacent to the Soderberg coffee shop/bakery run by his son Eddie.
It was great to meet and talk with Selby and his son Eddie.