There are a couple of new galleries of photographs from our Skt. Hans celebrations and our clay pigeon shoot viewable here and here. These can also be accessed via the ‘Image Gallery’ link to the left.
If you couldn’t make it along to these events this year, hopefully these will give you a flavour of what you missed.
Venue: Dalmeny Estate, South Queensferry
Our Sankt Hans celebrations take place at the beach on the Dalmeny Estate again this year. As usual, barbecue food is provided and drinks will be on sale at the event. Please bring along your own blankets and picnic chairs (and perhaps a copy of Højskolesangbogen!). We recommend also bringing along warm and water proof clothing just in case the weather is not as kind to us as it was last year.
Price: £6 for adults, £3 for children over 5 years old
Please sign up by returning the cut off slip in the April newsletter, with payment, by June 12th.
Directions:
Please go to the car park at Dalmeny House and follow the signs from there.
How to find Dalmeny House: From Edinburgh, take A90 northbound (towards Forth Road Bridge). Turn off slip road signposted for South Queensferry. The main entrance to Dalmeny Estate is approx. ½ mile up this road, on your right. Enter through main entrance and follow tarmac road until you see Dalmeny House and car park on your left.
From Fife: After Forth Road Bridge, take 1st slip road signposted for South Queensferry. At roundabout, take first left. At next roundabout (Burger King), take 1st left into South Queensferry. Take 4th right (Station Road) and carry on to T-junction at the end of this road. Turn right up to T-junction in Dalmeny Village, then turn left and continue until you reach the crossroads at the main entrance to Dalmeny Estate.
Bus no. 43 from Edinburgh stops at the main entrance (ask for the Chapel Gate bus stop).
Venue: West Sands Beach, St. Andrews
We are meeting in St. Andrews for our annual picnic on June 5th. We’ve been quite lucky with the weather the last couple of years so hopefully that will continue. Please bring along your own picnic food, blankets, kites and beach toys.
Directions: On entering St. Andrews there are playing fields to your left and further on you’ll see the Old Course Hotel. When you come to a mini roundabout, go straight across. Drive a little further and when you come to another mini roundabout, take a left into Golf Place which leads onto West Sands Road. Follow the road along the beach to the very last car parking area. If you can see a Danish flag you’re in the right place.
Venue: Gateway Restaurant, Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh
Our first meet up for brunch proved to be very popular so we have arranged another one. A table has been booked at The Gateway Restaurant in the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh. Details on the venue can be found here.
As before, we reserve your place in the restaurant and you pay your bill on the day. Please note, this is an adults only event.
If you would like to reserve a place or require any further information then please contact Katrine at jkrubenstein@hotmail.com
Venue: Dalmeny Estate, South Queensferry
We are meeting again at Dalmeny Estate for our annual clay pigeon shoot. Please email Pernille Chapman by April 25th if you would like to attend (tel: 0131 331 1790 email:pl.chapman@virgin.net).
We’ll be meeting at 10am in the car park by Dalmeny House. Wrap up warm and bring hot drinks as you should expect to be out doors for at least two hours.
Cost is £10 per head for those taking part in the shoot. Spectators are also welcome.
In case of bad weather, please phone to confirm that the shoot is going ahead.
A new Danish class for beginners will be running this Spring.
Starting in April, it will take place at the Danish Cultural Institute in Edinburgh on Thursday evenings 19.30 – 21.30.
The class will have a main emphasis on understanding and speaking Danish in everyday situations.
The class will run for 8-10 weeks depending on the students preferred start date (before or after Easter) and it might be possible to continue the class after the Summer. Prices will depend on the number of weeks and the number of students attending.
If you would like to know more details about this class, please send an email to Dorte Al-Gailani on dng1@ymail.com or phone 07799 152015
Venue: Danish Cultural Institute, 3 Doune Terrace, Edinburgh.
The DCI is the location for our traditional Danish Easter lunch with smørrebrød, snaps and a song or two…
Early booking is recommended as numbers are restricted and this is one of our most popular events, so let us know ASAP if you wish to attend by returning the form in the latest newsletter with payment.
Price: £12 per person excluding drinks. Snaps donations are always appreciated!
Venue: Kingsknowe Golf Club, 326 Lanark Road, Edinburgh
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Cock-a-Leekie Soup
Served with fresh crusty bread and butter
Haggis, Neeps and Tatties
Served With an optional whisky and peppercorn sauce
(Vegetarian Haggis available on request)
Shortbread and Drambuie Frushie
(Shortbread, honey, chocolate and Drambuie)
Tea, coffee and mints
Price: £14. Drinks are not included but can be purchased at the bar.
Doors open at 7pm and the Address to the Haggis will start at 7.30 pm.
To book, please use the form included with the latest newsletter enclosing a cheque for the required amount. Please note, we will not be handling cash payments on the night of the event.
We are looking for volunteers to do, for example, the Selkirk Grace, the Immortal Memory of Burns or perhaps you can suggest something completely different.
If you would like to volunteer please indicate on the form or contact Jeannette by e-mail (info@danishscottishsociety.org) or phone (01592 593 652)
The deadline for signing up is 21st January.
Please bring along any raffle prizes you wish to donate, thank you.
Venue: Danish Cultural Institute, 3 Doune Terrace, Edinburgh
Unfortunately, due to the adverse weather conditions, and with several stallholders unable to attend due to the snow, the decision has been made to cancel this year’s craft fair.