Monthly Archives: June 2008
Picnics in the Pentlands
The recurring, intractable problem faced by myself and other hill-walking fathers is hot to reconcile diverging goals within the family. For example, how to combine a picnic for small children with a walk for an energetic father; or how to … Continue reading
Ready Steady Go, With the Edinburgh Pass
The Challenge – to let Cousin Andrew over from the States have an interesting, cram-as-much-as possible day in Edinburgh before he set off for London. The Solution – buy an Edinburgh Pass, and let him loose around the city to … Continue reading
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The Story of Coffee
Do you need your ‘fix’ of coffee to get you through the day? Or does coffee make you ‘hyper’? What is coffee with the coffee taken out? It turns out this popular beverage has quite a history.
Posted in Food and Drink
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Small is Beautiful say members of Edinburgh Doll’s House Club
You’ve heard the expression Small is Beautiful – Edinburgh Doll’s House Club members could have that as their motto. All their work is done at 1/12th or 1/24th scale, yet the detail is quite amazing. When it comes to hobbies, … Continue reading
Find Your Way to Braidburn Valley Park
Ever wanted to brush up on your route finding skills or learn to navigate safely n the hills? One of the best ways to do this is to learn to orienteer. This sport is fantastic because you can choose to … Continue reading
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Down and Safe on the Farm
The Cyrenian’s Farm near Humbie Holdings in West Lothian is a farm with a difference. Purchased 40 years ago by Edinburgh Cyrenians, this 10 acre small holding is home for up to 8 people at any one time, who might … Continue reading
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