Monday - Due to the remarkable wind, Viper Central was indoors today. We spent the afternoon in our top floor castle, rehearsing and jamming, getting ready for the shows ahead. At the end of the day we finally stumbled out into what was left of the daylight to see if we could catch a local folk session. First stop was Sandy Bells, a well known Edinburgh joint with some lively tunes and lively folk. On tap was Caledonian 80, a dark and nutty ale, and on the lighter side, Ossian, a smooth blonde. If you look closely at the photo, you may also notice the specials board in the background - Highland Park, 2.50!

We gave up our seats and moved out into the windy night to see if we could find something a little less traditional, maybe a jam we could join? Hard to believe all the busy pubs hosting live music on a Monday night. After hopping around a bit, we eventually found ourselves back at another traditional session at a bar called The Whiski. Local band Muckle Flugga was tearing it up while locals took turns singing traditional Scottish ballads. We stepped up for a couple of tunes just as they were wrapping up and made a few friends in the process.

Not bad for a rainy monday...

Ale of the Day - Caledonian 80