Past meeting
Skittles, grub n' beer night!! NICE!!
(8 ratings)
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Meeting Description
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"Just ask at the bar for the Skittle Alley - we'll be in there from 7pm!"
--Suzanne O
Details
Folk have been playing skittles at The Sheep Heid Inn since the 16th century, and that tradition is still going strong. Reputed to be the oldest working skittle alley in the world, the current alley was built in 1882 on the site of the old stable block. Be assured it's not like any other ten-pin bowling you'll ever experience!
The alley houses two idiosyncratic lanes, which take some getting used to, and has seating at the rear and side, comfortably accommodating up to 40 people. The alley is separate from the rest of the pub so we have it all to ourselves!
The ancient game of skittles has been played here since medieval times. James VI is known to have been particularly fond of a game here!
"Of all the games that are so rare,
So rousing, keen, and kittle,
There's none with skittles can compare
The cream of Life's to Skittle.
Each Trotter acts his manly part
To joyous shout and sally;
It is the pastime of my heart,
And we play it in our Alley."
The Sheeps Heid Story so far....
We have the alley from 7pm-11.30pm - the price includes hiring of the Alley & a good selection of cold platters so dinner is included & will be more than enough to feed us all & then some! Buy your own drinks from this cosy little bar. This is edinburghs oldest exisiting pub & is just lovely....lets step back in time for some good old fashioned fun!!
The cost? a measly £6 for all you can eat (both veggie & carnivores catered for!) & hours of skittle hilarity with a great bunch of folk! What are you waiting for?? Its almost the weekend... 
Once signed up Ill send out an email to the 'Yes's with payment details as this needs to be paid in advance so get your place booked quickly so as not to miss out! Payments due by 1st May.
Any Q's - just ask.
Suz
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Who Attended
The organizer estimated that 15 people attended.
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Sandy
"Had a great evening, thanks Suzanne for organising this and everyone else for great company!!" -
madison
"Fab night in lovely old pub with great company....thanks suz for organising that, but not so much for the photo of my "bowling ass"!! ;-) i'm heading straight down the gym now!! " -
Lyn
"Fun night with a good bunch of people. Grub was tasty and the beer was cold! The bowling skills on show were amazing! " -
Suzanne O
"LOVED IT LOVED IT LOVED IT!!! superb night out - superb company as always & such a bargain for such quality good old fashioned entertainment!! Will def be back! Cheers guys for such a good night out! x" -
emma
"A laid back & easy going evening, a great night was had by al!" -
Jane
"Great evening and good fun... thanks Suzanne!" -
Hilary
"Had a fab night. Skittles was great fun! "
Mirella
+1 guest
"had a wondeful evening"