Stewart is away working at the Empire Games or whatever it is they call it these days. So Isla’s standing in again tonight at the Strathie. Go and find out why everyone loves Isla or come and vbisit me.

And be careful out there. I’ve been cutting about town this week and there are thousands of Portuguese all getting on the same bus for the same three-stop journey.

There are streets which, although technically quite wide, are impassable due to suitcases on wheels.

I’ve met earnest young Czechs who gave me a name of a venue and times of shows which I didn’t ask for and would have failed to recall three seconds later. Because I never asked him for that information. I’m not going to his show.

It’s festival time. Kinda love it a bit. Kinda hate it.

On balance, would probably vote for it to stay, but would be happy to see it cut to two weeks. Week three is just brutal on everyone.

Anyway – tra la – here are tonight’s quiz details:

Brass Monkey Grange 7pm (with me)

Jackpot: £50

I’ve heard Monkey Grange will take bookings if you want to make sure of a table. I’m also sure walk-ins will be fine as the pub has only just opened In any case – pub phone number is  0131 667 2335

Free answer: One of the answers tonight in the PICTURE round at the Brass Monkey Grange is “MYANMAR” 

Strathie 7pm (with Isla standing in for Stewart)

Jackpot: £30

You can’t book at The Strathie just turn up. For any pub info, you can call The Strathie on 0131 554 8717 
Free answer: One of the answers tonight in the MUSIC round at the Strathie is “LABRINTH” (see video below)

Newsroom 9pm (with me)

Jackpot: £50

If you’re not booked you can walk-in. To book, call the Newsroom on 0131 557 5830 or use their online booking https://www.newsroomedinburgh.co.uk/book-now.html

Free answer: One of the answers tonight in the PICTURE round at the Newsroom is “ISLE OF MAN” 

Hopefully see you tonight.

With quiz and love,

Dr Paul