http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Castle bans cyclists en Mon, 18 May 2026 08:18:15 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2675&page=2#post-51255 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 18:05:32 +0000 chdot 51255@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Did you wave?</p> <p><a href="http://www.edintattoo.co.uk/about-the-tattoo/web-cam" rel="nofollow">http://www.edintattoo.co.uk/about-the-tattoo/web-cam</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2675&page=2#post-51254 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 17:41:15 +0000 kaputnik 51254@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://yfrog.com/obfygimj"><img src="http://a.yfrog.com/img875/2461/fygim.th.jpg"></a></p> <p>IN YOUR <strong>FACE</strong>, Historic Scotland!*</p> <p>* - no tourists were harmed in the making of this picture </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2675&page=2#post-46320 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:55:01 +0000 amir 46320@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Famous person who started his journey from the Castle gave a good account of his journey this evening on tv. He has arrived in Hawick having had a tough day struggling against the wind. It looked really tough, carrying a passenger on the back over the Moorfoots. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2675&page=2#post-46316 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:24:36 +0000 wee folding bike 46316@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I've taken a Brompton into the castle a few times. I've had it bagged and naked. Nobody mentioned it. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2675&page=2#post-46313 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:00:22 +0000 Arellcat 46313@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Anth, I have also e-mailed the Historic Scotland people for some more info about the Castle. The website, like almost every other visitor attraction, is pretty unhelpful to anyone <em>not</em> arriving by infernal combustion. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2675&page=2#post-46302 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:02:24 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 46302@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hmmm, I'm working the days in between, but thinking this could be interesting to do, lazy brekkie, then easy-ish (hopefully) day in the office... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2675&page=2#post-46298 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:54:27 +0000 kaputnik 46298@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>3am on winter festive period day </em></p> <p>Plan! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2675&page=2#post-46271 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:43:22 +0000 wingpig 46271@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Potential ice notwithstanding, 3am on winter festive period day morning could be the ideal time to try the freewheel-to-Leith thing, obviously observing (hi, Sgt. Quentin) all traffic laws on the way down. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2675&page=2#post-46262 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:36:45 +0000 steveo 46262@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>You should probably take the Monstrous Bike and stick it in the coach park just to be safe. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2675&page=2#post-46261 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:34:51 +0000 Arellcat 46261@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have a meeting next week at Edinburgh Castle, and since I'll be on a tight schedule, planned (as usual) to cycle there and thence to the office. Does the Castle have bicycle parking, or should I take my folding bike in with me like I do everywhere else? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2675#post-46253 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:22:15 +0000 kaputnik 46253@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@PS that was my plan for last year but I came down with a terrible lurgy and was laid up on the sofa half comatosed for the entire festive period, eating nothing but jaffa cakes. This year! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2675#post-46250 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:18:15 +0000 PS 46250@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Well, weather permitting, I'll be cycling all over the esplanade on Christmas Day in my own Christ Mass ride... It's amazing the places you can ride unmolested on Christmas Day where you would normally be made most unwelcome (the esplanade, the square at the Galleries, the roads...) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2675#post-46218 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:16:41 +0000 kaputnik 46218@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Careful, I wouldn't go as far as saying he's "famous" ;)</p> <p>Otherwise, spot on! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2675#post-46213 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:17:42 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 46213@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Oh that's ridiculous! Right, letter to Historic Scotland...</p> <p>"Dear Sirs</p> <p>I note with gratitude that it appears the cycle ban on the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle has been lifted. I can only assume that this is the case after Matt Baker's send-off on his charity rikshaw ride.</p> <p>I have only tried to cycle onto the Esplanade once, roughly a year ago, when I was stopped at the entrance and told that 'Health and Safety' dictated I could not cycle there as 'people cannot see bikes'. It seemed slightly odd given while we had our (good natured) chat a number of taxis entered the Esplanade to deposit passengers, and one tour bus did a circuit. I would presume both of these conveyances have greater potential harm for the many pedestrian tourists, but I'm happy to be corrected on this. I was slightly disappointed because Castle Rock was the culmination of a ride around the 7 Hills of Edinburgh and was the sole mount which eluded me on two wheels.</p> <p>Mind you, I wasn't as disappointed as I imagine the Help for Heroes cyclists were at finding out their charity ride would have to dismount.</p> <p>So it is with great cheer that I note the removal of the ban. For clarification, can you confirm that the ban has indeed been lifted, or is it only famous television presenters who are afforded a warm welcome?</p> <p>Yours sincerely blah blah blah" </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2675#post-46212 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:06:28 +0000 kaputnik 46212@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>Castle bans cyclists</em></p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-15690385">But not celebrity rickshawists</a></p> <p>I recall that the help for heroes cycle by army veterans got denied access to the esplanade. Obviously they had 1 wheel too few each. Or weren't "famous" enough.</p> <p>All other forms of pedal powered transport remain too high a risk to life and limb and the fabric of the castle to be allowed access.</p> <p>15 tonne, left-hand drive coaches still welcome. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2675#post-29960 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:53:10 +0000 wee folding bike 29960@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The jousting event is on at Linlithgow this summer but I'm not sure if we will be able to go.</p> <p>I'm not going to the Royal apartments in Stirling for the opening day because it's a paid for event. I'll go see them later on in the summer. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2675#post-29956 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:18:08 +0000 splitshift 29956@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>agree, blackness is good. many summers spent there. Lithgae peel is good too and if I ever get flikr/photos on here (working on it now !) then you can see me and my son at linlithgow palace munching scones and pies ! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2675#post-29955 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:12:58 +0000 chdot 29955@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5147/5654621446_7d80bce741.jpg"> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2675#post-29952 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:04:37 +0000 wee folding bike 29952@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I like Blackness.</p> <p>I've had tubs of ice cream there too. Food in Edinburgh seemed more spendy than Stirling where we usually go. I think Blackness and Castle Campbell for picnics this summer. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2675#post-29948 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:50:46 +0000 kaputnik 29948@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kaputniq/5655248966/"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5021/5655248966_06754923ed.jpg"></a></p> <p>Other castles are available (that welcome bikes). There was even a whole one bike rack. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chdot/5654620754/in/photostream">I chose to prop mine against the keep</a>. The resident Historic Scotland man in tartan trews was too busy selling us overpriced tubs of made in Huntly ice cream to bother yelling "Oi! No cycling on the grass!" </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2675#post-29938 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:23:35 +0000 wee folding bike 29938@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Brompton S2L-X went to the castle today. I dropped memsahib and boys at the castle and parked the wagon near the duck pond in Holyrood.</p> <p>Had I been able to find bike racks near the castle I might have used an older Brompton and locked it outside but I didn't so the Brompton went on a tour of the castle with me.</p> <p>Note to self - Setts on the Royal Mile, 125 psi Stelvios and hard suspension block not fun. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2675#post-28998 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:58:18 +0000 wee folding bike 28998@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Baron Hardegg and Hugo Softboiled are always funny. </p> <p>Last Easter at Stirling castle a bottle of IRN-BRU exploded over Hugo but he was a trooper and kept going. </p> <p>He got more laughs too. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2675#post-28994 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:23:55 +0000 chdot 28994@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"<br /> PRESS RELEASE</p> <p>11/4/11</p> <p>FOOL AROUND AT EDINBURGH CASTLE THIS EASTER!<br />  <br /> ENJOY A LONG WEEKEND OF REVELRY AT FUN FAMILY EVENT <br /> Easter Revelry<br /> Scotland’s favourite heritage attraction, Edinburgh Castle, is set for a cracking Easter!<br />  <br /> The iconic stronghold is hosting ‘Easter Revelry’ - a long weekend of fun-filled and interactive family shows featuring magic, juggling, comedy and dance on Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th and Monday 25th April.<br />  <br /> Starting at 12 noon and finishing at 4pm on each of the three days, the event promises a packed and varied programme with entertainment from The Tartan Juggler, magical wizard Kramus Nexifius, comic Easter favourites Baron Hardegg and Hugo Softboiled, colourful Renaissance dancers Danse Ecosse, and birds of prey.<br />  <br /> And there are lots of treats in store for children, who’ll have a chance to bag a fantastic prize in Roary the Lion’s Easter Expl-roar-er Quiz.   Little explorers will be challenged to test their knowledge of Edinburgh Castle and the stronghold’s expert team of stewards will be on hand to help out.  No child will go home empty-handed so there’s no need for parents to fear tantrums or tears!<br />  <br /> Entry to Edinburgh Castle, and the ‘Easter Revelry’ event, is free for Historic Scotland members - so if you buy membership on the day, there’s no charge for all of the great entertainment and of course the opportunity to make the most of your day out by exploring the attraction. <br />  <br /> Costing less than £7 a month for a family, membership enables free admission to all of Historic Scotland’s 78 paid-entry visitor attractions throughout the country, as well as free entry to a host of special events taking place at them throughout the year.<br />  <br /> You can also buy membership in advance of your trip to the castle by visiting:<br /> <a href="http://members.historic-scotland.gov.uk/Netcommunity/" rel="nofollow">http://members.historic-scotland.gov.uk/Netcommunity/</a><br />  <br /> For non-members, the cost of the event is included in the castle’s normal admission price: adult £14, concession £11.20 and child £8.20. <br />  </p> <p>Edinburgh Castle Executive Manager Nick Finnigan said: “Our Easter Revelry event is all about fun for all the family so the programme features a range of performances that all ages can enjoy and activities that families can join in and do together.  It’s an opportunity to enjoy a really great day out at Edinburgh Castle, taking part in the fun, experiencing the shows, and exploring the castle. </p> <p>“Special events like this really demonstrate the value of Historic Scotland membership because you can enjoy a fantastic day out at family events like this or free.  And for non-members too, as all the entertainment included in the ticket price, it’s excellent value for a visit to Scotland’s most famous attraction.”</p> <p>To add to visitors’ enjoyment, the Queen Anne Café in the castle’s Crown Square is offering a tempting Easter menu for £18.50.  This features starters of minestroni soup, hot smoked salmon Caesar salad, and Haggis, neeps and tatties, with mains including Mediterranean vegetable cannelloni, and roast saddle of lamb, wit herb stuffing, gratin potatoes and sugar snap peas.  Desserts include rich dark chocolate tart with strawberries and hot apple pie and vanilla sauce<br />  </p> <p>Ends.</p> <p>For further information, interviews and images:</p> <p>Paul Spence, Historic Scotland: 0131 668 8731</p> <p>Ellen Drummond Ferroni, Historic Scotland: 07801 820757</p> <p>NOTES FOR EDITORS</p> <p>Edinburgh Castle is one of 345 outstanding historic properties and sites throughout the country in the care of Historic Scotland. These include some of Scotland’s leading tourism attractions and most important heritage sites.  Some of the most popular, in addition to Edinburgh Castle, include Stirling, St Andrews and Urquhart Castles, Fort George, Linlithgow Palace, the Border Abbeys, and Skara Brae. For further details visit: <a href="http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/places" rel="nofollow">http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/places</a><br />  </p> <p>Historic Scotland’s mission is: to safeguard Scotland’s historic environment and to promote its understanding and enjoyment.<br />  <br /> For details of Historic Scotland’s exciting 2011 events programme – which features a diverse range of colourful events at historic attractions throughout the country - visit <a href="http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/events" rel="nofollow">http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/events</a><br />  <br /> ·        Historic Scotland around the web: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/welovehistory" rel="nofollow">http://www.twitter.com/welovehistory</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.facebook.com</a> – search for Make Your Own History, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/historicscotlandtv" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/historicscotlandtv</a> and <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/makeyourownhistory" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/groups/makeyourownhistory</a><br />  <br /> " </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2675#post-28710 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:08:04 +0000 gembo 28710@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Would the EEN ever run with</p> <p>Fury at Brave Army Charity Cyclists turned away from castle</p> <p>? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2675#post-28703 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:50:40 +0000 PS 28703@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Rather than answer "health &amp; safety" it would probably be more honest to answer "so you can't sue us if something goes wrong". </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2675#post-28672 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:59:45 +0000 DaveC 28672@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>You couldn't make it up. They'll send them to Afganistan, but they can't cycle on cobbles!</p> <p>I too hate the blanket use of H&amp;S as an excuse for anything they don't want the hastle of explaining the safety reasons for. I recall sending our eldest son to nursery where they stated he must wear shoes at all time in the 2nd year class. Having not worn shoes the years before, when I asked why, the answer was simply 'Health &amp; Safety'. The staff couldn't give me any actual reason's, like they have free reign to go outside if they wish, so wear shoes all the time to save putting them on or taking them off when going and coming. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2675#post-28665 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:31:02 +0000 PS 28665@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>'Major Frank Morton, of the Royal Regiment of Scotland Association, blasted the decision as "unbelievable".'</em></p> <p>Heh, "blasted" one of those words only ever used by sensationalist newspapers. Keep up the "good work" EEN...</p> <p>Back OT, I had no problem last time I cycled on the esplanade. That was on Christmas morning though. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2675#post-28663 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 08:09:46 +0000 amir 28663@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@druidh - ah, nice - I've recently obtained a Mistral but it's not as adaptable as the Amazon.</p> <p>(still talking about bikes) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2675#post-28660 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:43:02 +0000 druidh 28660@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@amir - yes, it is an Amazon with some Kinesis DC19 forks. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2675#post-28516 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:06:30 +0000 LaidBack 28516@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>Does NO-ONE remember my 7 hills report???</em></p> <p>I do... </p> <p>Of course the 'old' HS attitude to bikes is/was shown on the abysmal stats from Holyrood Park which showed you were four times more likely to see an 'illegal' vehicle than someone on a bike. That's all changing now I hope. (CC link to follow)</p> <p>I trust that HS at the Castle will revise its attitude to welcome cyclists and ban the stretched limos that go round the esplanade in the evening (when I'm dog walking :-( </p>