With the Military Tattoo and various festivals (both of which I'm not 
visiting, we're just going to see spend my birthday in the city) being 
on it seems as though it'd be easier for me to go to and caputre Osama 
Bin Laden in the Afghanistan/Pakistan border this weekend rather than 
get a good deal in Edinburgh.

I've spent pretty much all day online and on the phone.

But if anyone knows of any, please do let me know. We're looking for as 
cheap as possible, with about 75  for a room being the upper limit (per 
night - maybe 90 at a push if its worth it).

Outside Edinburgh would be OK, but only as much as 15 miles or so - 
unless its a nice scenic place with a decent pub and then maybe it'd be 
OK to be a bit further out!

We're also after three rooms (but I can obv. check availibility at the 
links provided if anyone has any), and my baby nephew will be coming 
along so no rough pubs or well dodgy areas if possible!

TIA. If you can find me a cheap place to stay in Edinburgh centre this 
weekend you're a miracle worker I'm sure of it

"Raiden"  wrote in message 
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> With the Military Tattoo and various festivals (both of which I'm not 
> visiting, we're just going to see spend my birthday in the city) being on 
> it seems as though it'd be easier for me to go to and caputre Osama Bin 
> Laden in the Afghanistan/Pakistan border this weekend rather than get a 
> good deal in Edinburgh.
>
> I've spent pretty much all day online and on the phone.
>
> But if anyone knows of any, please do let me know. We're looking for as 
> cheap as possible, with about 75  for a room being the upper limit (per 
> night - maybe 90 at a push if its worth it).
>
> Outside Edinburgh would be OK, but only as much as 15 miles or so - unless 
> its a nice scenic place with a decent pub and then maybe it'd be OK to be 
> a bit further out!
>
> We're also after three rooms (but I can obv. check availibility at the 
> links provided if anyone has any), and my baby nephew will be coming along 
> so no rough pubs or well dodgy areas if possible!
>
> TIA. If you can find me a cheap place to stay in Edinburgh centre this 
> weekend you're a miracle worker I'm sure of it


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Marriott doing special weekend rates 72


https://marriott.com/search/citySearchResults.mi?showMap=false&recordsPerPage=125

"Jeni"  wrote in message 
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>
> "Raiden"  wrote in message 
> news:U7KdnQt7mafJAp_eRVnyvg@pipex.net...
>> With the Military Tattoo and various festivals (both of which I'm not 
>> visiting, we're just going to see spend my birthday in the city) being on 
>> it seems as though it'd be easier for me to go to and caputre Osama Bin 
>> Laden in the Afghanistan/Pakistan border this weekend rather than get a 
>> good deal in Edinburgh.
>>
>> I've spent pretty much all day online and on the phone.
>>
>> But if anyone knows of any, please do let me know. We're looking for as 
>> cheap as possible, with about 75  for a room being the upper limit (per 
>> night - maybe 90 at a push if its worth it).
>>
>> Outside Edinburgh would be OK, but only as much as 15 miles or so - 
>> unless its a nice scenic place with a decent pub and then maybe it'd be 
>> OK to be a bit further out!
>>
>> We're also after three rooms (but I can obv. check availibility at the 
>> links provided if anyone has any), and my baby nephew will be coming 
>> along so no rough pubs or well dodgy areas if possible!
>>
>> TIA. If you can find me a cheap place to stay in Edinburgh centre this 
>> weekend you're a miracle worker I'm sure of it
>
> -------------
> Marriott doing special weekend rates 72
>
>
> https://marriott.com/search/citySearchResults.mi?showMap=false&recordsPerPage=125


Sorry for the mistake, the link is for Aberdeen not Edinburgh

Try

http://www.laterooms.com/en/hotels_edinburgh.html

> We're also after three rooms (but I can obv. check availibility at the
> links provided if anyone has any), and my baby nephew will be coming
> along so no rough pubs or well dodgy areas if possible!
>
> TIA. If you can find me a cheap place to stay in Edinburgh centre this
> weekend you're a miracle worker I'm sure of it


You'd have more chance if you asked for rocking horse sh*t

"Raiden"  wrote in message 
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> TIA. If you can find me a cheap place to stay in Edinburgh centre this 
> weekend you're a miracle worker I'm sure of it


Holiday Inn Express at Perth may be an option if you are willing  to travel 
into the city, about 30 minutes by car



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"Smokey"  wrote in message 
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>
> "Raiden"  wrote in message 
> news:U7KdnQt7mafJAp_eRVnyvg@pipex.net...
>
>> TIA. If you can find me a cheap place to stay in Edinburgh centre this 
>> weekend you're a miracle worker I'm sure of it
>
> Holiday Inn Express at Perth may be an option if you are willing  to 
> travel into the city, about 30 minutes by car
>

More like 60 minutes as long as the bridge is OK.  You may want to consider 
Glasgow, 45 minutes by train 8.20 off peak return.

"Raiden"  wrote in message 
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> With the Military Tattoo and various festivals (both of which I'm not 
> visiting, we're just going to see spend my birthday in the city) being on 
> it seems as though it'd be easier for me to go to and caputre Osama Bin 
> Laden in the Afghanistan/Pakistan border this weekend rather than get a 
> good deal in Edinburgh.
>
> I've spent pretty much all day online and on the phone.
>
> But if anyone knows of any, please do let me know. We're looking for as 
> cheap as possible, with about 75  for a room being the upper limit (per 
> night - maybe 90 at a push if its worth it).
>
> Outside Edinburgh would be OK, but only as much as 15 miles or so - unless 
> its a nice scenic place with a decent pub and then maybe it'd be OK to be 
> a bit further out!
>
> We're also after three rooms (but I can obv. check availibility at the 
> links provided if anyone has any), and my baby nephew will be coming along 
> so no rough pubs or well dodgy areas if possible!
>
> TIA. If you can find me a cheap place to stay in Edinburgh centre this 
> weekend you're a miracle worker I'm sure of it



If you want basic accommodation B&B 22.50 per night, big breakfast try The 
Staiside Inn 0131 663 8811
It is about 9 miles outside the centre of Edinburgh with good bus service. 
Bus stop right outside pub.
If this number is the public phone, ask whoever answers for the bar phone 
number.
You could also try the Laird & Dog at Lasswade Midlothian. Don't have the 
number for this one.

"Raiden"  wrote in message 
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> With the Military Tattoo and various festivals (both of which I'm not 
> visiting, we're just going to see spend my birthday in the city) being on 
> it seems as though it'd be easier for me to go to and caputre Osama Bin 
> Laden in the Afghanistan/Pakistan border this weekend rather than get a 
> good deal in Edinburgh.
>
> I've spent pretty much all day online and on the phone.
>
> But if anyone knows of any, please do let me know. We're looking for as 
> cheap as possible, with about 75  for a room being the upper limit (per 
> night - maybe 90 at a push if its worth it).
>
> Outside Edinburgh would be OK, but only as much as 15 miles or so - unless 
> its a nice scenic place with a decent pub and then maybe it'd be OK to be 
> a bit further out!
>
> We're also after three rooms (but I can obv. check availibility at the 
> links provided if anyone has any), and my baby nephew will be coming along 
> so no rough pubs or well dodgy areas if possible!
>
> TIA. If you can find me a cheap place to stay in Edinburgh centre this 
> weekend you're a miracle worker I'm sure of it


Take Bigeye's advice, lasswade, dalkeith & penicuik would be ideal as they 
are within 6-10 miles of the centre and all on transport routes.

BIGEYE wrote:

> "Raiden"  wrote in message 
> news:U7KdnQt7mafJAp_eRVnyvg@pipex.net...
> 
>>With the Military Tattoo and various festivals (both of which I'm not 
>>visiting, we're just going to see spend my birthday in the city) being on 
>>it seems as though it'd be easier for me to go to and caputre Osama Bin 
>>Laden in the Afghanistan/Pakistan border this weekend rather than get a 
>>good deal in Edinburgh.
>>
>>I've spent pretty much all day online and on the phone.
>>
>>But if anyone knows of any, please do let me know. We're looking for as 
>>cheap as possible, with about 75  for a room being the upper limit (per 
>>night - maybe 90 at a push if its worth it).
>>
>>Outside Edinburgh would be OK, but only as much as 15 miles or so - unless 
>>its a nice scenic place with a decent pub and then maybe it'd be OK to be 
>>a bit further out!
>>
>>We're also after three rooms (but I can obv. check availibility at the 
>>links provided if anyone has any), and my baby nephew will be coming along 
>>so no rough pubs or well dodgy areas if possible!
>>
>>TIA. If you can find me a cheap place to stay in Edinburgh centre this 
>>weekend you're a miracle worker I'm sure of it
> 
> 
> 
> If you want basic accommodation B&B 22.50 per night, big breakfast try The 
> Staiside Inn 0131 663 8811
> It is about 9 miles outside the centre of Edinburgh with good bus service. 
> Bus stop right outside pub.
> If this number is the public phone, ask whoever answers for the bar phone 
> number.
> You could also try the Laird & Dog at Lasswade Midlothian. Don't have the 
> number for this one. 


Thanks for this, will give them a ring in the morning and hope for the best.

Raiden  wrote:


> With the Military Tattoo and various festivals (both of which I'm not
> visiting, we're just going to see spend my birthday in the city) being
> on it seems as though it'd be easier for me to go to and caputre Osama
> Bin Laden in the Afghanistan/Pakistan border this weekend rather than
> get a good deal in Edinburgh.
> 
> I've spent pretty much all day online and on the phone.
> 
> But if anyone knows of any, please do let me know. We're looking for as
> cheap as possible, with about 75  for a room being the upper limit (per
> night - maybe 90 at a push if its worth it).
> 
> Outside Edinburgh would be OK, but only as much as 15 miles or so - 
> unless its a nice scenic place with a decent pub and then maybe it'd be
> OK to be a bit further out!
> 
> We're also after three rooms (but I can obv. check availibility at the
> links provided if anyone has any), and my baby nephew will be coming 
> along so no rough pubs or well dodgy areas if possible!
> 
> TIA. If you can find me a cheap place to stay in Edinburgh centre this
> weekend you're a miracle worker I'm sure of it


Try the University accommodation service:
http://www.edinburghfirst.com/accommodation/availability.asp
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