Visiting for the First Time in Aug/Sept 2012

[ForbesInUSA]

Hi I am a 45 year old single american women (currently living in South Dakota) of Scottish lineage (dad 100%, 1/2 Forbes, 1/2 MacLean). Myself and 3 friends are heading over to Scotland end of August for 8 days. We will be in Edinburgh for a few days, then over to Glasgow then up into the Highlands via a 5 day tour (Loch Ness, Skye, Oban).

We are looking for any suggestions on Pubs, etc.. that are not so touristy, but more local and true. Places with good music and fun people. Would love to meet local single gentlemen to aid in our visit. We range in age from 45-56 and we are from South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin. So true Mid-westerners, though I am the only one with Scottish genes

[Polwarth]

If you're in Edinburgh in August, then it is the height of the tourist season with the various Festivals all still in full swing (Fringe, Festival, TV, Book).
Trying to find a non-touristy pub in that time period is almost impossible.

The tourist invasion extends to most parts of Scotland. Beware the midgies on Skye and the Highlands - they will still be biting (ferociously) and in my experience, love women more than men!

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