Monthly Archives: April 2007
A Spanner in Time
One of the easiest ways to be put off getting out on your bike is finding out just before you’re leaving that there is a basic problem, and deciding that it’s just not worth the hassle to sort there and … Continue reading
The Smallest Room
Has the quick power of the shower overcome the luxury of the bath in our smallest room? With space at a premium, many properties are simply doing away with the bathroom and offering a shower room only. But Estate Agent … Continue reading
Linlithgow Life and Times
A book for the 21st century, to describe Linlithgow, is long overdue. We are too accustomed to thinking of Linlithgow in terms of its magnificent history and its beautifully situated palace on the shores of Linlithgow Loch.
The Pentland Hills: A Walker’s Guide
Cicerone guides are generally informative in every way, well presented and affordable. Susan Falconer’s guide, which features 30 walks in the Pentland Hills, is a perfect example.
The Highs and Lows of Blood Pressure
This month we take a look at blood pressure, what the figures mean and what steps we can take to keep ours healthy.
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The Carrot and The Stick
A high-tech new material made from the humble carrot is about to revolutionise product performance and begin to replace materials such as glass fibre and carbon fibre in everything from fishing rods to car parts.