Quirky

[thereisnomagic]

I have a couple of friends coming to visit me in Edinburgh as of Wednesday morning (through Sunday).  I am soliciting suggestions for the quirkiest things to see or do in the city, big or small.  What caught your fancy?  Why do you like this place?  Where is your secret lair?

As for me, I had fun at HW Gamers on Sunday, though the dodge ball and

Comments

[dantesvendetta]

Camera Obscura is always worth a look. I like it, pretty mirrors and lights and stuff.

Other than that I'm a little stumped. My Edinburgh dealings are usually pub/house related.

83.6% pure. Oh yeah. Although some of the questions frightened me.

[thereisnomagic]

I had forgotten about the Camera Obscura. That was quirky. Thanks.

Have you toured the castle yet?

Some of the questions are designed that way. Of all the purity tests, that one is closest to the ancient (i.e. pre-internet) version that I remember.

[dantesvendetta]

I have done the whole castle thing. But it was years and years ago. Edinburgh Castle was pretty much compulsory for primary school trips.

It was quite a fun test. I'm still freakin' pure though!

[deathlyphil]

I seem to have become less pure since the last test. Now I'm only 79.4% pure. Don't think I've been up to anything in the meantime though...

The big museum on Chamber street is worth a look from an architectural point of view if nothing else. It's been designed so that every opening, balcony, and window gives you a slightly different view. Doesn't sound like much, but it is impressive. Plus you can get out onto the roof and see over most of Edinburgh.