Holly and Graeme share details of their blind date at Edinburgh restaurant
Holly, a 42-year-old horticulturist, and Graeme, a 47-year-old forest manager, participated in a blind date at the Palmerston restaurant in Edinburgh. The pair reported a positive experience, noting mutual interests in nature, rural living, and dancing. Following their dinner, the two continued their evening at a pub and a nightclub. Graeme reported that the pair shared a kiss.
Key points
- Holly and Graeme met for a blind date at the Palmerston restaurant in Edinburgh.
- The pair discussed topics including forestry, epigenetics, and birdwatching.
- Both participants expressed interest in meeting again despite living at a distance.
- Graeme reported that the date concluded with a kiss.
What happened
Holly and Graeme were paired for a blind date at the Palmerston restaurant in Edinburgh. The two strangers spent the evening discussing their professional interests in horticulture and forestry, as well as shared hobbies like birdwatching and dancing.
Reaction
Both participants described the experience positively. Graeme characterized Holly as engaging and easy to converse with, while Holly noted that Graeme was a great listener with a curious mind. Graeme reported an awkward moment involving an aphid on his forehead, while Holly mentioned over-ordering food as her own awkward highlight. Graeme stated that the pair shared a kiss at the end of the evening.
What's next
Graeme expressed a strong desire to meet Holly again. Holly indicated that while they live far apart, she is open to the possibility of future meetings.
Why it matters
This account provides insight into the dynamics of the long-running Blind Date column, illustrating how participants with shared professional interests in environmental management navigate initial meetings.
What we know
- Holly and Graeme participated in a blind date at the Palmerston restaurant in Edinburgh.
- Graeme reported that he and Holly shared a kiss after their date.
