Ion Edinburgh - June09

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The city’s downfall
Sadly for me, it’s inconsistent service levels in restaurants, bars
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Your preferred areas in Edinburgh
Morningside has a wonderful feel.
The city’s best kept secret?
Thistle Street - so many interesting shops and restaurants.
Your earliest memory of Edinburgh
As a child, seeing Mons Meg at Edinburgh Castle then heading
to a Chinese restaurant with my family.
Where would you take visitors to show them the
real Edinburgh?
A walk around all of the above, but also taking in the Grassmarket
and Victoria Street.
The best view of the city
Microsoft’s offices at Waverley Gate, from our private roof
terrace of course.
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Best place to go on a Sunday
Raymond O’Hare
A walk down the Royal Mile into Holyrood Park.
A great night out in Edinburgh
At festival time, I love meeting up with my wife, son and daughter
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for a meal on George Street, on to an early show, followed by
Raymond O’Hare, director of Microsoft, Scotland, isn’t
the Pleasance for a few drinks and some late comedy.
adding another guitar to his collection, he’s meeting
with key government figures and business leaders, chairing
the Institute of Directors or admiring the rooftop vista from
Microsoft’s Waverly Gate offices. Glasgow born, Raymond has
been an Edinburgh convert for the last 17 years.
Around the city
What does a typical day involve? Where you’ll find me:
A healthy breakfast with my wife, Liz, a quick check in with my
Dining out: Atrium, The Vintner Rooms, Abstract
PA, Morag, and then it can be anything from catching up with
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Enjoying a coffee: Beanscene at Haymarket.
Microsoft team in Edinburgh. On occasions I could be heading Any duration, any day of the we
to London, or even to Seattle to our corporate headquarters.
Lunch with friends: The Cambridge or Café Royal.
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Doing business: On the train, in the office, at the many
What gives Edinburgh its edge?
Fantastic offers and savings
meetings around town.
It’s a superb mix of culture, atmosphere and fun. And it looks All holidays 100% ﬁnancially protected
incredible (if you can block out the tram works).
Living it up: Great food and great wine with family and
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friends.
Is there anything that would place Edinburgh more
Having my haircut: Lisa at Charlie Miller, Stafford Street.
firmly on the map?
The Festivals already do an amazing job, but more big name
For a pamper session: One Spa at the Sheraton.
conferences like the Microsoft Government Leaders Forum which The shop you’ll always find me in: Guitar Guitar.
was at the Scottish Parliament over a year ago would be great.
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