Q: These opening times hold for April - Oct though April - Sept it is open till 5.30. Winter times lose Thursday and Friday. The one thing about this castle is that it is a bit of a journey to get to and is over priced. It will cost an adult 4.20 to get in, which might be fine for other parts of the country, but due to Edinburgh's wealth of historic sites this just isn't good enough. I did cycle here when I came here to see what it would be like hoping I'd just be able to walk around for free and go away feeling fairly satisfied at finding one of Edinburgh's hidden gems. It wasn't a hidden gem and if you want my advice don't cycle here. The cycle down the hill was very fun, especially with all the bends on the way down, but the way up will as good as kill you so bring the car. There isn't that much here other than a few falling down walls and stone rooms and this is from a person who as a kid loved going round castles. There really isn't any reason to spend 4.20 here, go to Holyrood instead and spend the money on a meal out.

A: negative

Q: Draft Belgian beer and a Mason Dixon dog.

A: positive

Q: Today we decided to go to our favorite diner. Nothing I hate more than going to a restaurant and not being greeted by the person running the front. Chrissy acted like we were a huge bother. No smile. Nothing. We found a new diner closer to home. Think we will try that one instead. I worked in the service industry before and service with a smile is huge. Acting like the public is annoying doesn't help with your hostess career, Chrissy. Learn to be grateful that people even come to your job to eat to keep your place open.

A: negative

Q: Wow, I'm surprised with most of the reviews here because I am in love with this restaurant. I've been here a good dozen times since it opened and can't get enough. Start with the grilled artichoke appetizer. The chef takes a whole (giant) artichoke, removes the choke, steams it until almost done and then finishes it off on the grill. The artichoke comes out sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and with a mustardy dip on the side. Amazing. Also, the salads are delicious. My personal favorite is the seared ahi tuna salad. It comes with a great champagne dressing and a huge serving of sesame encrusted seared tuna. So good. The steak cobb salad is also really good with melt in your mouth croutons, avocado and a great dressing. I've always had great service here and the food is consistently great.

A:
positive