Monthly Archives: March 2007
Breath of Fresh Air From Oz
When he was a little boy, Jonathan Mills, who is masterminding his first Edinburgh International Festival this year, knew that he was musical, but he had no aspirations to direct the world’s most famous Festival of music, theatre and dance. … Continue reading
WIAT’s all the Fuss About?
Now, Alan Titchmarsh might wax lyrical about the Native Caledonian Forest but, for most of us, the prospect of Scotland covered from end to end in an unbroken canopy is just a little overwhelming. Still, excusing the pun, wouldn’t it … Continue reading
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Organic Advice for Edinburgh’s Allotment Owners
With the weather beginning to improve and signs of spring in evidence across the city, the thoughts of Edinburgh’s 1000+ allotment owners will inevitably be turning to this season’s planting. For those thinking of trying organic gardening for the first … Continue reading
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A Second Chance for Hewats
Hewat’s Restaurant in Causewayside, just to the South of Edinburgh’s city centre, received a somewhat harsh review in this year’s List guide to Eating and Drinking, so I thought I’d give it a second chance, so to speak. What a … Continue reading
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Eskbank to Penicuik (by a completely traffic-free, and virtually hill-free, route)
The number of cycle routes which are opening up around the Lothians on which families and novices can enjoy a relaxed morning or afternoon riding means that there is often little excuse left not to get out on your bike. … Continue reading
Brunch with Stephanie
It all started by accident one dreich January evening in 2005. Like many of the best ideas it was conceived over a glass of wine or two. It was never my intention to create a social club with over 200 … Continue reading