Saturday June 24th 2023
The third of our Let’s Rock gigs takes us to Dalkeith Country Park, a stunning destination just a few miles from Edinburgh’s city centre.
It’s a 9.30 meet at Sort as it’s a good 4 hour journey to Edinburgh.
We have DVD’s so fingers crossed we’ll be able to watch them.
Off we go…
our first film was ‘In Bruges’…
we all thoroughly enjoyed the film.
By now we had entered Scotland…
it was a very hot and humid day so we opened the window as some of us were wilting🥵
Some nice scenic views to take in.
We decided to stop off at Biggar for our lunch…
A burgh of barony since the 15th century, Biggar still retains its medieval layout. The main street is lined with centuries-old houses and Biggar Kirk dates from the 16th century. Biggar has associations with various historical figures, including William Wallace and Bonnie Prince Charlie.
The Crown Inn.
We ordered 4 pints of Jarl by the Fyne Brewery.
Nice pint!
Jarl is the epitome of a modern classic – an easy-drinking, beautifully balanced session ale bursting with flavour. Fyne Ales was one of the first UK breweries to use Citra hops when we created Jarl in 2010 and our flagship ale has been winning awards and the hearts of drinkers ever since.
The food was good as well…
Keith of course went for the Pornstar Martinis😀
All in all a good place to eat and drink!
Time to be on our way.
Some more lovely scenery…
a council estate…
then at last Dalkeith Country Park!
Time to pick up our wristbands…
and to prepare for our performance!
A quick look at the running order meant we had plenty of time.
We went out front for a look around…
and met up with Carl’s brother Barrie.
We thought we’d show him the VIP bar.
A rather more realistic review of the Atlantic Pale that we also had last week…
Fortunately, Slim Jim from the Stray Cats was about to perform…
The band were great!
Meanwhile Barrie bumped into a couple of his work friends who we chatted with…
Next the Beat we’re on!
Alex came looking for us to watch them…
We got a better view from the side of the stage.
They were really great but time was passing us by and we had to get back stage!
Some were checking the gear…
while others were chilling out!
Eventually we all met up ready to go on – this week there’s footage of us walking on to the stage😀
The crowd were going mad!
(video courtesy of Michelle)
(video courtesy of Michelle)
What a fantastic audience!
The gig was brilliant, we just had time to have a bite to eat and watch the brilliant Midge Ure before we set off home…
One pit stop…
then homeward bound with a couple more films…
and the rest of the rider!
What a great day out we had!
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