CC Blooms, Edinburgh

I was very disappointed to find that I was refused enrty to C.C. Blooms on New Years Eve having traveled from Aberdeen. At first we had thought they were closing or full but then discovered others were being permitted. We could not understand why we were being turned away. The bouncer just kept saying "try up the road guys". After our third attempt we were advised that we could not get in if they did not know us (why didn't they just tell us that in the first place?) Though I don't think that this poilcy will do any good for their business. This seemed a little silly considering Edinburgh is full of tourists at that time of year. None of my group appeared agressive nor drunk and I'm sure we did not fail because of a dress code or being under age (we are all in our 30's). We then spent the rest of the evening between Planet Out and The New Town Bar where we had absolutly no trouble! Not very encouraging for tourists!